The New Mutants #57

In "Birds of a Feather," the New Mutants take on the challenge of helping Bird-Brain navigate both the controlled chaos of the Danger Room and the unpredictability of everyday life outside the team's base. As Cypher starts to bridge the gap in communication with the young mutant, tensions rise and bonds deepen—especially when Magma departs with Emma Frost for the Massachusetts Academy. Written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by Bret Blevins, with inks by Terry Austin, colors by Glynis Oliver, and letters by Tom Orzechowski, this 1987 issue captures a quiet yet pivotal moment in the team’s evolution. The cover, by Bret Blevins and Terry Austin, captures the group’s focus and camaraderie in a moment of shared purpose.