X-Men #205

Jan 2008 · Marvel · 2.99 USD; 3.05 CAD

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“Messiah Complex Chapter Five”

In "Messiah Complex Chapter Five," the X-Men face brutal setbacks as Mr. Sinister's forces overwhelm them—only to discover he doesn’t have the mutant child. Wolverine gets a crucial lead from Gambit: Cable has taken the baby. Meanwhile, the New X-Men clash with Lady Deathstrike, and Sentinel Squad ONE turns on the team left behind at the mansion. Written by Mike Carey and illustrated by Chris Bachalo, with inks by Tim Townsend, colors by Brian Reber, and letters by Cory Petit, this issue builds tension with sharp pacing and escalating stakes. The cover by David Finch and Danny Miki captures the chaos in bold, dynamic strokes.

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writer Mike Carey · artist Chris Bachalo · inker Tim Townsend · colorist Brian Reber · letterer Cory Petit · cover David Finch, Danny Miki

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Full credits

writer Mike Carey

artist Chris Bachalo

inker Tim Townsend

colorist Brian Reber

letterer Cory Petit

cover pencils David Finch

cover inks Danny Miki

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The X-Men fare badly against Mr. Sinister's forces but learn that he does not have the mutant baby. Wolverine learns from Gambit that Cable has taken the child. The New X-Men battle Lady Deathstrike. Something goes wrong with Sentinel Squad ONE and they begin to attack the X-Men who were left behind at the mansion.

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