Gambit #1
Gambit #1 (1999) kicks off with the charming thief juggling his X-Men responsibilities and a shadowy new assignment in "The Man of Steal." Sent to pilfer alien tech hidden in ancient Chinese temples, Gambit finds himself at odds with the relentless X-Cutioner and the enigmatic Elysian Enterprises. Written by Fabian Nicieza and brought to life by Steve Skroce’s dynamic art, with Rob Hunter’s inks and Shannon Blanchard’s colors, this issue sets a sleek, high-stakes tone—cover by Skroce and Hunter.
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On top of his duties with the X-Men, Gambit begins running missions for the mysterious New Son. His first task involves stealing alien technology from ancient Chinese temples which brings him into direct conflict with the X-Cutioner and Elysian Enterprises.
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