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Cover: Rick Leonardi & Terry Austin

The New Mutants #53

Jul 1987 · Marvel · 0.75 USD; 0.95 CAD; 0.40 GBP

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“Seduced & Abandoned”

In "Seduced & Abandoned," Cypher’s unsettling dream hints at a deeper threat as the New Mutants step into the high-stakes world of the Hellfire Club. Tensions flare at a lavish party where Selene reveals a surprising connection to Magma, and the teams—New Mutants and Hellions—agree to a dangerous contest. Written by Chris Claremont and brought to life with sharp detail by Rick Leonardi, with inks by Terry Austin and colors by Glynis Oliver, this 1987 issue blends psychological unease with escalating rivalry. The cover by Rick Leonardi and Terry Austin captures the moment’s electric tension.

writer Chris Claremont · artist Rick Leonardi · inker Terry Austin · colorist Glynis Oliver · letterer Tom Orzechowski · cover Rick Leonardi, Terry Austin

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Cast · 24 characters

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writer Chris Claremont

artist Rick Leonardi

inker Terry Austin

colorist Glynis Oliver

letterer Tom Orzechowski

cover pencils Rick Leonardi

cover inks Terry Austin

Reprints

Reprinted in Titans #119 (1988), X-Marvel #28/29 (1992), New Mutants Forever #[nn] (2011), New Mutants Classic #7 (2012), New Mutants Omnibus #2 (2021), New Mutants Epic Collection #4 (2024)

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