Uncanny X-Men: First Class #1
In "Refuge," Nightcrawler finds himself caught between two worlds when a mob turns on him after saving two children from a collapsing building. As the Inhumans arrive at the Xavier Mansion, Kurt and Peter journey to the moon to explore a society where difference is embraced—only to face a crisis when the Terrigen Mist begins transforming ordinary children, forcing Nightcrawler to confront his own fears and beliefs. Written by Scott Gray and illustrated by Roger Cruz, with colors by Val Staples and letters by Nate Piekos, this standout issue features a cover by Roger Cruz that captures the emotional weight of Kurt’s journey.
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Nightcrawler saves two children from falling bricks but is attacked by a mob for his appearance. When the Inhumans visit the mansion, Kurt and Peter travel back to their home on the Moon and Nightcrawler is enamored of a society where difference is celebrated. When he observes normal looking children being transformed by the Terrigen Mist, however, Nightcrawler tries to put a stop to this abomination and is attacked for his sacrilege.
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