Spécial Strange #37
In "Les otages!", Dr. Doom holds Arcade captive, prompting Miss Locke to seize the X-Men's loved ones as leverage. With Xavier rallying Havok, Polaris, and Iceman, the team splits: Storm, Wolvie, Colossus, Angel, and Nightcrawler infiltrate the temporary Castle Doom in upstate New York, while the others race toward Murderworld. As Storm is drawn into Victor’s unsettling hospitality, Arcade surprisingly joins the fray—not as a prisoner, but as an unexpected ally. The tension escalates when Doom turns his focus on the team, trapping Storm in metal and preparing to strike. Written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Dave Cockrum, Joe Rubinstein, and Glynis Wein, with cover art by Cockrum and Rubinstein, this 1984 special delivers a high-stakes, character-driven clash.
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Dr. Doom has captured Arcade. In response, Miss Locke kidnaps the X-Men's loved ones in order to compel them to help rescue her boss. Xavier calls in Havok, Polaris and Iceman to assist. Storm, Wolvie, Colossus, Angel and Nightcrawler try to infiltrate Castle Doom (well, the temporary Castle Doom in upstate New York) while the rest head off to Murderworld. Storm is wined and dined by Victor while her comrades fight their way in. Arcade joins them, more as a guest than a prisoner. When Doom is attacked, he encases Storm in metal and then turns his attention on the rest of the team.
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