X-Men : l'intégrale #1969-1970
"Le crépuscule des mutants !" marks a pivotal moment in the X-Men’s history, gathering Roy Thomas and Jérôme Wicky’s sharp storytelling with Neal Adams’ powerful art and Tom Palmer’s dynamic inks. The issue plunges the team into a tense confrontation with Sauron, only to uncover a haunting connection between the villain and Dr. Karl Lykos—leading to a heart-wrenching reunion and a tragic turn that leaves the X-Men reeling. Cover by BIT, this 2011 Panini France collection captures a defining chapter in mutant lore, where science, love, and transformation collide.
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The X-Men battle Sauron but the he gets away and the heroes do not make the connection between the flying dinosaur and Dr. Karl Lykos. Visiting Lykos, they find Alex restored to health and witness a reunion between Karl and his love, Tanya. Her father arrives and forbids their love as the X-Men slink away from the uncomfortable domestic scene. Karl drains energy from Lorna and turns into Sauron once again. Once he changes back into Lykos, he confronts Tanya at their old mountain cabin and seemingly falls to his death as he runs away, afraid of trying to drain energy from the woman he loves.
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