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In "La rencontre," Moira’s rescue of a young wolf-shifting mutant forces Xavier to confront the future—rebuilding the X-Men not with the old team, but with a new generation. As Xavier reaches out to emerging mutants, he discovers they’re being hunted by soldiers under Donald Pierce’s command, culminating in a shocking ambush in Kentucky where even Sam Guthrie turns against them. With Xavier captured and his mind in peril, the young mutants must act fast to save him—leading to a pivotal moment when uniforms are issued and a new team takes shape. Written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Bob McLeod, with colors by Glynis Wein, this 1984 issue features a cover by Bob McLeod.
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Thinking the X-Men are dead, Moira convinces Xavier to gather the next gen of mutants after she rescues a girl who can turn into a wolf; Xavier begins contacting young mutants only to find that the mutants are being attacked by soldiers sent by Donald Pierce to kill them; Arriving in Kentucky, Xavier & Rahne are attacked by Sam Guthrie who has been duped into working for Pierce; Xavier is captured; The mutants try to save Xavier before Pierce can suck his mind dry; Afterwards, Xavier gives them uniforms &, once Sam comes calling & is accepted into their ranks, the New Mutants are born.
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