X-Men: Inferno #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 1996 collection reprints the classic X-Men crossover event from 1988-89, where a demonic invasion of Manhattan pits the X-Men against the machinations of Mister Sinister and the demon lord N'astirh. The story involves the transformation of Madelyne Pryor into the Goblin Queen and the corruption of several X-Men, including Colossus and Havok, while Cyclops, Jean Grey, and the team fight to save New York from the Inferno. Key characters like Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, and Beast are featured alongside the villainous Nathaniel Essex in this pivotal storyline that reshaped the X-Men's status quo.
In "Vanities," Illyana Rasputin leads the New Mutants into the chaotic realm of Limbo, only to find herself trapped when she can’t open a new stepping disc back to Earth. With the team fighting off infected Limbo Demons and uncovering painful memories of her past, Illyana learns the truth about her survival—and the dangerous debt she once owed to the demon N'astirh. Written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by Bret Blevins, with inks by Al Williamson and colors by Glynis Oliver, this pivotal issue features a cover by Rick Leonardi and Dan Green.
In "Vanities," Mr. Sinister orchestrates a chilling plan that sets the stage for Inferno, his sinister machinations echoing through the X-Men's fractured ranks. Storm grapples with the shocking revelation that Jean Grey may still be alive—news Wolverine already carries, a secret that weighs heavily between them. Amid the growing tension, Havok finds unexpected connection with Madelyne Pryor as Polaris falls under Malice’s control, and Cyclops and Jean Grey make brief, haunting appearances that deepen the mystery.
In the heart of a city unraveling, Havok and Maddie share a quiet moment before the world ignites—literally. As New York begins to fracture under demonic tides, the X-Men descend into the Morlock tunnels, where the Marauders have left a trail of blood and vengeance. With Sinister’s twisted game unfolding and ancient forces stirring, the team must confront a past they can’t outrun.
In "Limbo," Illyana Rasputin brings the New Mutants to the demonic realm of Limbo, only to find herself trapped when she can’t open a return portal. With the team facing infected demons led by S'ym and the sinister influence of N'astirh, Illyana confronts her past and the truth behind her survival—while the fate of New York hangs in the balance as the stepping disc remains open.
In the midst of the Inferno chaos, New York City becomes a battleground as demons pour through the streets, and X-Factor scrambles to keep order. Cyclops and Jean Grey race to find Nathan Christopher while Archangel returns to the team, and Trish Tilby finds herself caught in the storm—though not all the threats come from the demons.
In the wake of a brutal clash with the Marauders, the X-Men find themselves teetering on the edge of something darker—each member wrestling with the influence of demonic forces. As the Goblin Queen confronts the truth of her origins, learning she is a clone of Jean Grey crafted by Mr. Sinister, the arrival of N'astirh—now twisted by the transmode virus—brings a shocking revelation: her son, Nathan Christopher Summers, has been delivered to Sinister’s lair.
In "Demon Reign," the New Mutants and X-Terminators race to stop N'astirh’s dark ritual, where he’s using ten babies to sustain his portal to Limbo. With S’ym and N’astirh locked in a deadly clash, Magik finds herself torn between her humanity and the power of her Soul Sword, leading to a transformation that blurs the line between warrior and demon.
In "The Gift," Illyana Rasputin faces the past she’s spent years trying to outrun when the New Mutants are pulled into Limbo by a desperate bid to rescue her younger self. With S'ym and N'astirh hunting them through twisted realms, and her own memories threatening to unravel her, Magik must confront the girl she once was—before the demons, the power, and the pain took hold. The story unfolds with haunting stakes, as the line between protector and monster blurs in the shadow of a place that never forgets.
In "Inferno Part the Third: Burn!", the X-Men and X-Factor clash in a frenzy of confusion as the Goblin Queen, in her Madelyne Pryor guise, manipulates events from the shadows. With Havok and N'astirh rallying at the Empire State Building, Nathan Christopher Summers is drawn into a deadly ritual meant to open Limbo—while the heroes must overcome their own unraveling minds to stop the true architect of the inferno.
In "Duet!", the X-Men and X-Factor clash once more under the Goblin Queen’s twisted influence, as Jean Grey confronts Madelyne Pryor—revealing a shocking truth about her origins as a clone forged by Mr. Sinister. With the Phoenix Force unleashed and Limbo’s gates threatening to open, Jean must make a desperate choice that will change everything.
In the mind-bending final chapter of *Inferno*, the X-Men face their most twisted adversary yet as Mr. Sinister manipulates reality from within the psychic realm. With Jean Grey and Madelyne Pryor’s minds locked in a battle for control, the team races to stop Sinister’s plan at Xavier’s School—where every memory and moment of the past becomes a weapon. Longshot stands alone against the tide, as the line between ally and enemy blurs in the ashes of a war that never should have begun.
In "Ashes to Ashes," the X-Men and X-Factor face their darkest hour when Mr. Sinister destroys the X-Mansion, trapping the team in the rubble. With Longshot as the only one standing between Sinister and total victory, the surviving heroes must fight their way out and confront the villain’s twisted past—especially the shocking truth about Cyclops’ origins. As alliances shift and long-buried secrets surface, the battle for survival becomes a test of loyalty, power, and what it means to be a mutant.
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↩ Reprints The Uncanny X-Men #239 (1988), The New Mutants #71 (1989), The Uncanny X-Men #240 (1989), X-Factor #36 (1989), The New Mutants #72 (1989), The Uncanny X-Men #241 (1989), X-Factor #37 (1989), The New Mutants #73 (1989), The Uncanny X-Men #242 (1989), X-Factor #38 (1989), The Uncanny X-Men #243 (1989), X-Factor #39 (1989)
Reprinted in X-Men: Inferno #[nn] (2009)
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