XSE #3

In "Future Betrayed," Bishop and Shard reflect on their time as members of the XSE, tracing their journey from their first clash with Mountjoy to the painful aftermath of Shard’s betrayal by Fitzroy—events that shaped their paths in ways neither could have foreseen. Written by John Ostrander and brought to life by Deodato Studios and Mozart Couto’s dynamic art, this 1997 issue delivers a grounded, character-driven look at the weight of loyalty and loss. The cover by Jim Cheung and Rob Hunter captures the tension of that moment, setting the stage for a story defined by memory and consequence.