True Believers: Phoenix Returns #1
In "Like a Phoenix!", Reed Richards uncovers the truth behind Jean Grey’s mysterious return, uncovering a haunting twist: the Phoenix entity that once possessed her was not a mere force of destruction, but something far more complex—its final act a sacrifice born of humanity. Written by John Byrne and Chris Claremont, with dynamic art by Jackson Guice and John Byrne, and a striking cover by Byrne and Terry Austin, this 2018 Marvel one-shot redefines the legend of the Phoenix with emotional depth and startling revelations.
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Reed Richards manages to free Jean Grey from the capsule the Avengers had found her in. While trying to restore her missing memories, Jean learns that she was replaced by the Phoenix, who in turn was destroyed by the humanity it gained by duplicating Jean.
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