X-Men Noir: Mark of Cain #1
In "Mark of Cain [Part One]," Angel, Logan, Cyclops, and Judd infiltrate a jungle temple in Madripoor to steal the ruby of Cyttorak for Cain Marko, only to be betrayed mid-exchange. When Marko is found dead at Genosha Bay prison, Angel goes undercover as a prisoner to uncover the truth—unaware that Professor X and the X-Men are already inside. Written by Fred Van Lente and illustrated by Dennis Calero, this noir-inspired thriller blends high-stakes heists with a shadowy conspiracy, all wrapped in Calero’s striking art and moody inks. The cover by Dennis Calero captures the grim, atmospheric tone of the story.
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Angel, Logan, Cyclops and Judd tomb raid an ancient temple in the jungles of Madripoor and steal the ruby of Cyttorak for Tommy's old mentor, Cain Marko. They make an exchange with Marko only to discover that he has double crossed them and stiffed them on the payment. As they are attempting to track him down, they learn that he has turned up crushed to death in front of Genosha Bay prison. In order to figure out what is going on, Angel allows himself to be arrested and taken to the prison as one of its guests. Little does he know that Professor X and his "X" Men are already in residence.
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