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Spécial Strange#20
Cover: Jean Frisano

Spécial Strange #20

Jun 1980 · Editions Lug · 5 FRF
🌐 French edition · synopsis shown in English
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In "Désolation," the X-Men confront Sauron, only to see him revert to his human form, Karl Lykos—whose past is tied to a darker history in the Savage Land. With Ka-Zar arriving to recount the awakening of the ancient Garokk, the team faces a growing crisis as the jungle itself begins to shift, trapping them beneath a wall of ice. Written by John Byrne and Chris Claremont, with art by Byrne and inks by Terry Austin, this issue captures the X-Men at a turning point, where the wilds of the Savage Land become as dangerous as any enemy. The cover by Jean Frisano captures the isolation and dread of the frozen landscape.

Contains 4 stories
Désolation
17 pp · Superhero
Nereel (introduction)Fall PeopleKate Summers (cameo flashback)

In "Désolation," Beast and Jean return from Antarctica with devastating news for Xavier—only to find the X-Men very much alive, scattered and seeking refuge among the Fall People in the Savage Land. As tensions rise and the past resurfaces, Lykos begins to draw power from Storm, setting the stage for a transformation that could change everything.

L'homme pétrifié
16 pp · Superhero
NereelFall PeopleTandy Snow [Queen Tandylla]

In "L'homme pétrifié," the X-Men face off against Sauron, only to see him transform into Karl Lykos—once a man, now a creature of ancient power. As Ka-Zar arrives, the two reveal a hidden tale of Zaladane and the awakening of Garokk, setting the stage for a crisis deeper than battle. With the way back to the surface sealed by encroaching ice, the Savage Land itself seems to be changing, and Cyclops must decide whether to stay or flee—fearing for Xavier’s safety as the world around them shifts.

Malheur aux revenants !
19 pp · Martial Arts, Superhero
Lotus ShinchukoManuel ArguellesThe Big Man [Janice Foswell] (villaindeath)The Crime-Master [Nick Lewis, Jr.] (villain)Lefty (villain)Louie (villain)
La manière de s'en servir
17 pp · Superhero
Eugene EverettAlex StoneJudge O'BrienMrs. Gilhooley

In a striking twist of justice, an ordinary citizen sues the Thing for the collateral damage caused during a heroic rescue, forcing Matt Murdock to step in as defense counsel. As the case unfolds, the line between heroism and accountability grows dangerously thin.

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Cast · 40 characters

Full credits

writer, artist John Byrne
cover pencils, inks Jean Frisano

Reprints

↩ Reprints Marvel Team-Up #40 (1975), Marvel Two-in-One #37 (1978), The X-Men #114 (1978), The X-Men #115 (1978), Une Aventure de l'Araignée #9 (1980), Mustang #54 (1980), Nova #29 (1980), Spidey #7 (1980), Titans #27 (1980), Une Aventure des Fantastiques #22 (1980)

Reprinted in Titans #26 (1980), Nova #29 (1980), Nova #30 (1980), Strange #127 (1980), Titans #27 (1980)

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