Exiles #44
In "A Blink in Time Part 2," Gambit’s defection from Weapon X throws the Exiles into turmoil as they face a brutal mandate: eliminate their time-jumping rivals to progress. With Hyperion leading Weapon X in merciless pursuit, the team fractures—Illyana’s fateful choice to join him leads to tragedy, and the Exiles must rally for one final stand. Written by Chuck Austen and illustrated by Jim Calafiore, with inks by Mark McKenna and colors by Transparency Digital, this pivotal issue sees the team pushed to their limits. The cover, by Mizuki Sakakibara, captures the tension in sharp, dynamic lines.
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Gambit has defected to the Exiles from Weapon X and the team tries to decide how to handle the fact that they are being forced to kill their time jumping rivals in order to move on to their next mission. Hyperion, the leader of Weapon X, has no qualms about killing and continues to cut through the heroes of this earth who have opposed him. Realizing that the Exiles are not going to play the Timebroker's deadly game, Illyana joins Hyperion and cuts down Heather but is killed for her troubles. The Exiles mount a last ditch effort in order to stop Hyperion's carnage.
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