Cover: Bret Blevins

The New Mutants #70

Dec 1988 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.50 GBP

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“Self-Fulfilling Prophesy”

In "Self-Fulfilling Prophesy," the New Mutants face a growing mystery in New York City as secrets unravel around Gosamyr, whose hidden family ties come to light. With danger mounting, Lila makes a desperate sacrifice, and Magik’s desperate teleportation plunges the team into Limbo—where S’ym now holds dominion. Written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by Terry Shoemaker, with inks by Al Milgrom and colors by Glynis Oliver, this pivotal issue features a cover by Bret Blevins.

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writer Louise Simonson · artist Terry Shoemaker · inker Al Milgrom · colorist Glynis Oliver · letterer Joe Rosen · cover Bret Blevins

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Cast · 16 characters

Black Queen Dani Moonstar Darkchilde Emma Frost Gosamyr Illyana Rasputina Lila Cheney Magneto Rahne Sinclair Roberto Da Costa Sam Guthrie Sebastian Shaw Spyder S'ym Warlock White King

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writer Louise Simonson

artist Terry Shoemaker

inker Al Milgrom

colorist Glynis Oliver

letterer Joe Rosen

cover pencils, inks Bret Blevins

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Something strange is happening in New York City. Gosamyr helps the New Mutants escape. Gosamyr's "family" is revealed. Lila sacrifices herself to save everybody else. Magik teleports the New Mutants and Gosamyr to Limbo, where S'ym now rules supreme.

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