Prophet #4
In "The Dying Factor," Prophet's relentless cycle of death and resurrection reaches a breaking point as Dr. Wells races to find a cure, turning to the mysterious nu-genes of the Newmen. With Kirby abducting Exit to secure a sample, the Newmen close in, while Prophet’s consciousness battles shadowy forces in a forgotten realm. Written by Chuck Dixon and Steve Downs, with art by Stephen Platt and inks by Marlo Alquiza and Lary Stucker, this pivotal issue deepens Prophet’s mystery and sets a haunting tone. The cover by Stephen Platt and Marlo Alquiza captures the tension perfectly.
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Kirby has felled Prophet and Dr. Wells races to find a solution that will keep his friend from eternally dying and having to be resurrected. He decides to use a nu-gene from one of the Newmen to stabilize Prophet's system and sends Kirby to get one; Kirby abducts Exit and brings her back to the lab. The angry Newmen follow. Meanwhile, Prophet's mind is off in a feudal world battling the forces of War-Raven. Once the surgery is completed and Prophet wakes up, Dr. Wells tells him his true origin story.
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