Spécial Strange #46

In "Romances," a pivotal issue from 1986, the personal and emotional threads of the X-Men weave through intimate moments and sudden turns—Kitty shares a kiss with Colossus, Binary officially joins the Starjammers, and Wolvie faces Mariko over the canceled wedding. As Scott and Maddie announce their engagement, the couple’s joy takes a sharp turn when their trip to Scott’s cabin in Alaska ends in chaos, setting off a transformation that no one sees coming. Written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Paul Smith, with inks by Bob Wiacek and colors by Glynis Wein, the issue’s cover by Jean Frisano captures the tension beneath the surface.