X-Men: Hellfire Club #3

Mar 2000 · Marvel · 2.50 USD; 3.75 CAD

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In "For Want of a Soul," Irene pays a visit to Spitfire, where she uncovers a haunting piece of the Shaw family’s past—revealing how the Hellfire Club sowed discord across generations and drew one of Shaw’s ancestors into a dark alliance with Mr. Sinister. Written by Ben Raab and brought to life with gritty detail by Charlie Adlard (pencils and inks) and Kevin Somers’ evocative colors, this issue deepens the mystery of the Club’s influence, all framed by Adlard’s striking cover.

Contains 3 stories

For Want of a Soul

23 pp · Superhero

Irene MerryweatherLady Jacqueline Crichton [Spitfire]Union Jack [Brian Falsworth]Esau Shaw (death)Union Jack [James Montgomery Falsworth]Mr. Sinister (villain)Jacob Shaw (villain)Waltham Pierce (villain)

In "For Want of a Soul," Irene Merryweather listens as Spitfire recounts a dark chapter from the Shaw family’s past, one entwined with the Hellfire Club’s machinations and a dangerous alliance with Mr. Sinister that fractured generations. As old wounds resurface, the legacy of Jacob Shaw and the secrets of his ancestor’s choices begin to unravel—leaving Irene to wonder what price the past demands.

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