Cable #36

In "The Gift," the aftermath of Onslaught leaves Cable gravely wounded, and time-traveling scientist Nathaniel Richards steps in to save him—using unorthodox means. With help from young Franklin Richards, Cable reaches out to his wife and son in the netherworld, confronting loss and legacy in a moment of quiet desperation. Written by Jeph Loeb and illustrated by Bernard Chang, with inks by Scott Hanna and colors by Mike Thomas and Graphic Color Works, the issue’s haunting tone is matched by Ian Churchill’s evocative cover.