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Cover: Rob Liefeld & Todd McFarlane

The New Mutants #86

Feb 1990 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.60 GBP
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“Bang! You're Dead!”

In "Bang! You're Dead!", the New Mutants regroup in Asgard as tensions flare across the globe. When Rusty and Skids are captured by Freedom Force after defeating Vulture and Nitro, the Mutant Liberation Front strikes at a federal research facility—demanding their release or facing further retaliation. Written by Louise Simonson and brought to life by Rob Liefeld’s dynamic art, with inks by Bob Wiacek and colors by Glynis Oliver, this 1990 issue blends high-stakes action with escalating political pressure. The cover, a striking collaboration by Rob Liefeld and Todd McFarlane, captures the moment’s intensity.

writer Louise Simonson · artist Rob Liefeld · inker Bob Wiacek · colorist Glynis Oliver · letterer Joe Rosen · cover Rob Liefeld, Todd McFarlane

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colorist Glynis Oliver
letterer Joe Rosen
cover pencils Rob Liefeld
cover inks Todd McFarlane

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The New Mutants regroup in Asgard. Rusty and Skids defeat Vulture and Nitro, but are captured by Freedom Force. The Mutant Liberation Front destroys a federal research facility, then demands that Rusty and Skids be freed, or else they will strike again.

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