X-Men Pocket Book #20
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Lo! Now Shall Appear—The Mimic!", the X-Men face a new threat in the form of Calvin Rankin, a mysterious figure who can perfectly mimic their abilities. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Jay Gavin with inks by Dick Ayers, this 1981 Marvel UK pocket book sees Bobby and Hank confront the enigmatic Calvin, who quickly proves a match by copying their powers—before setting his sights on Jean. When Calvin tracks her home and asks to join the team, the X-Men must confront the real danger behind his request. The story builds to a tense showdown in an old mine, where Calvin's past and a hidden machine reveal a surprising twist. Cover by Artie Simek.
In "Lo! Now Shall Appear—The Mimic!", a young man named Calvin Rankin, whose ability to mimic others’ powers leaves the X-Men stunned, tracks Jean Grey after a chance encounter at a restaurant. As he seeks to join the team, his growing powers lead to a confrontation that culminates in Jean’s capture and a tense showdown deep within an abandoned mine. There, Calvin faces the truth behind the machine built by his father—its purpose, and the choice that will define his future.
In "Divided -- We Fall!" from X-Men Pocket Book #20 (1981), the X-Men’s attempt at a quiet getaway takes a dark turn when they’re pulled one by one to Central Park, where shadowy doubles of themselves appear. Trapped and overwhelmed, they’re captured and brought to Count Nefaria’s fortress, where he offers them a twisted alliance to seize Washington D.C. and hold it for ransom.
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