Cover: Kevin Nowlan

The New Mutants #56

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

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“Scavenger Hunt!”

In "Scavenger Hunt!", the New Mutants face off against the Hellions in a high-stakes chase to capture the elusive Bird Boy, all while Mirage subtly reveals Magma’s growing feelings for Empath. Written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by June Brigman, with inks by Terry Austin and colors by Glynis Oliver, this 1987 issue blends action and emotional tension. The striking cover by Kevin Nowlan captures the chaos of the hunt, setting the tone for a pivotal moment in Magma’s journey.

writer Louise Simonson · artist June Brigman · inker Terry Austin · colorist Glynis Oliver · letterer Tom Orzechowski · cover Kevin Nowlan

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Cast · 21 characters

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writer Louise Simonson

artist June Brigman

inker Terry Austin

colorist Glynis Oliver

letterer Tom Orzechowski

cover pencils, inks Kevin Nowlan

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Mirage reveals Magma's heart's desire is Empath. The New Mutants and the Hellions try to catch an escaped creature called Bird Boy. The New Mutants win. Magma decides to transfer to the Massachusetts Academy to learn her true feelings about Empath.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).