Gambit #10
In "Waiting For the Princess," Gambit stands at the edge of destiny, poised to claim the elusive Momentary Princess as it reappears in the present—just as it has for generations. Written by Fabian Nicieza and illustrated by Steve Skroce, with cover art by Steve Skroce and Scott Koblish, this issue weaves together past, present, and future threads of a decades-long hunt, where even the most cunning schemes fall short.
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During WWII, Jean-Luc LeBeau and the Howling Commandos try to capture a powerful gem, the Momentary Princess, that appears in Germany every 27 years. Baron Strucker and Candra are after the same thing. They all fail to gain the gem. In the present, Gambit is waiting for the Momentary Princess to appear so he can nab it. Strucker's children are after the same thing. They all fail to gain the gem. In the distant future, Gambit is ready once again to capture the Momentary Princess when it appears.
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