Cover: Rob Liefeld & Todd McFarlane & John Romita

The New Mutants #85

Jan 1990 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.60 GBP

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“The Killing Stroke”

In "The Killing Stroke," the New Mutants stand at the heart of a brutal clash as Hela’s forces surge through Asgard. With Mirage still under the goddess’s control and Odin in peril, the team must push back the tide—while Rusty and Skids make a desperate break to stop the Vulture. Written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by Geof Isherwood, this pivotal issue delivers high-stakes action with a haunting emotional core, all framed by Rob Liefeld and Todd McFarlane’s dynamic cover.

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writer Louise Simonson · artist Geof Isherwood · inker Bret Blevins · colorist Glynis Oliver · letterer Joe Rosen · cover Rob Liefeld, Todd McFarlane, John Romita

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Cast · 26 characters

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writer Louise Simonson

artist Geof Isherwood

inker Bret Blevins

colorist Glynis Oliver

letterer Joe Rosen

cover pencils Rob Liefeld

cover inks Todd McFarlane

cover pencils, inks John Romita

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The combined heroes wage all-out war against Hela and her army. Mirage, still under Hela's power, tries to attack Odin with the sword, but the New Mutants stop her. Hela retreats. Mirage collapses. Meanwhile, Rusty frees Skids, and they chase the Vulture.

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