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Cover: Rob Liefeld & Todd McFarlane

The New Mutants #86

Name: The New Mutants #86
Brand: Marvel
Availability: InStock

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

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“Bang! You're Dead!”

★ 1st appearance — Zero★ 1st appearance — Strobe★ 1st appearance — Wildside★ 1st appearance — Reaper★ 1st appearance — Thumbelina

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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Trivia · 8 facts

First cameo appearance of Cable (adult warrior form): he appears only in the final 'Next Issue' panel/teaser box — his full debut follows in New Mutants #87.
First cameo appearance of Stryfe: only his arm and silhouette are visible, with his full reveal also held for issue #87.
First cameo team appearance of the Mutant Liberation Front (MLF), including Wildside, Reaper, Zero, Tempo (misidentified in-issue as 'Strobe'), Forearm, Strobe, and Thumbelina — most shown only in shadow.
Rob Liefeld's debut as penciler on New Mutants, beginning the creative transition that would eventually transform the team into X-Force with issue #100.
Written by Louise Simonson; interior art penciled by Rob Liefeld, inked by Bob Wiacek; cover penciled by Liefeld and inked by Todd McFarlane.
The cover is an explicit homage to the splash page of Amazing Spider-Man #2 (the first appearance of the Vulture and the Tinkerer) — both of whom appear as antagonists in this very issue — with Rusty Collins standing in for Spider-Man; the cover signature box credits 'after Ditko.'
Part 1 of a 4-part story arc and a tie-in to Marvel's 'Acts of Vengeance' crossover event (1989–1990).
The issue exists in at least two contemporary print formats: a Direct Edition and a Newsstand Edition, as well as a Mark Jewelers advertisement insert variant.