Adventures of Spider-Man / Adventures of the X-Men #3
In "Child's Play," Spider-Man finds himself trapped in a twisted game orchestrated by Mr. Sinister, who targets the young mutant Adam with cruel psychological tactics. With Gambit and Beast rushing in to help, the team must battle Sinister's Nasty Boys while keeping Adam’s volatile powers from spiraling out of control. Written by Nelson Yomtov and illustrated by Alex Saviuk, with Rob Stull’s inks, Kevin Tinsley’s colors, and Steve Dutro’s letters, this 1996 issue delivers a tense, character-driven clash. The cover by Ben Herrera and Roger Cruz, inked by Mike Miller, captures the moment of high-stakes confrontation.
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Mr. Sinister has captured Spider-Man and tries to goad the young mutant, Adam, into destroying the wall crawler. Gambit and Beast come to the rescue but have to contend with Sinister's Nasty Boys. Once the dust has settled, Spider-Man helps Adam get his mutant powers under control.
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