Strange #292
In "Arachnophobia, 1ère partie : sur le fil du rasoir," the dying Coal Tiger—alternate Earth-355’s last Avenger and a version of Black Panther—faces a brutal choice as the Gatherers prepare to "gather" Wakanda’s Black Panther to save him, a process that will cost the Panther his life. Written by Bob Harras and illustrated by Steve Epting with inks by Tom Palmer and colors by Tom Palmer, this pivotal Strange #292 sees Coal Tiger desperate for help, pleading with the Swordsman to intervene—only for the Swordsman to halt the ritual, leading to Coal Tiger’s death. The Avengers arrive in time to repel the Gatherers but capture the Swordsman, setting the stage for a confrontation rooted in sacrifice and loyalty. The cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer captures the tension with a stark, haunting image of the moment.
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The Gatherers' newest recruit-to-be, Coal Tiger, is dying due to his transition from his home Earth-355 to Earth-616. Coal Tiger is an alternate version of Black Panther and the last remaining Avenger from his universe. In Wakanda, the Gatherers defeat the Black Panther and begin the process of "gathering" that will save Coal Tiger but kill the Panther. Coal Tiger is disgusted by the Gatherers actions and pleads with the Swordsman to help. The Swordsman stops the process and Coal Tiger dies. The Avengers arrive and drive off the Gatherers but manage to capture the Swordsman.
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