Planète Comics #6
In "Duel!", the X-Men and X-Factor clash once more under the Goblin Queen’s twisted influence, as Jean and Maddie face off in a battle that reveals a shocking truth: Maddie is a clone forged by Mr. Sinister and sustained by the Phoenix Force. With the Goblin Queen unleashing the Phoenix to open a portal to Limbo and claim Nathan Christopher, Jean makes a desperate choice to absorb the power—costing Maddie her life. Written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by Walt Simonson, with inks by Allen Milgrom and colors by Tom Vincent, this pivotal 1996 issue sees New York restored and the Inferno ended, leaving the teams united in their vow to confront Mr. Sinister. The cover, by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green, captures the intensity of the moment.
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Under the influence of the Goblin Queen, the X-Men and X-Factor renew their conflict with each other. Jean and Maddie battle as Maddie reveals that she is a clone created by Mr. Sinister and brought to life by the power of the Phoenix. When the Goblin Queen releases the Phoenix to kill Nathan Christopher and open a doorway to Limbo, Jean is able to absorb the Phoenix force away from the Goblin Queen but, as this is what was powering Maddie's life, she dies. New York returns to normal and the Inferno is quenched. The X-Men and X-Factor vow to track down Mr. Sinister and make him pay.
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