X-Men: Hellfire Club #1

Jan 2000 · Marvel · 2.50 USD; 3.75 CAD

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In "Witchhunt," Irene dives into the dark past of Sebastian Shaw and the Hellfire Club, uncovering a chilling tale rooted in Salem during the infamous witch trials. Written by Ben Raab and brought to life with stark, atmospheric art by Charlie Adlard, this issue blends historical dread with the X-Men’s ongoing struggle, all framed by Adam Kubert’s striking cover.

Contains 2 stories

Witchhunt

24 pp · Superhero

Irene MerryweatherHiram Shaw [Sorcerer Supreme in 1692]Obadiah ShawAbigail HarknessDormammu (villain)Captain America [Colonial] (cameo flashback)Wallace Worthington (cameo flashback)Mr. Sinister (cameo flashback)Union Jack (cameo flashback)Waltham Pierce (cameo flashback)Apocalypse (cameo flashback)Agent 13 (cameo flashback)Sebastian Shaw [Black King] (cameo flashback)Harry Leland [Black Bishop] (cameo flashback)Donald Pierce [White King] (cameo flashback)Emma Frost [White Queen] (cameo flashback)X-Men [Jean GreyCyclopsBeastAngelIcemanColossusStormNightcrawlerWolverine] (cameo flashback)

In "Witchhunt," Irene Merryweather digs into the dark past of Sebastian Shaw, uncovering a chilling tale from 1692 Salem where Hiram Shaw, the Sorcerer Supreme, stood at the heart of a brutal witch hunt. As the present-day investigation unfolds, echoes of that era ripple through time, revealing secrets tied to the origins of the Hellfire Club and the legacy of power that still shapes the present.

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