Spécial Strange #43
"La résurrection d'Edward Lansky" in Spécial Strange #43 (1986) delivers a tense, high-stakes showdown as the X-Men and Starjammers scramble to save Earth from a hidden threat. With Xavier trapped in a Brood-induced coma and Lilandra’s rescue already compromised, Kitty takes desperate measures—posing as Dark Phoenix to sow chaos aboard the Shi'ar ship. Written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Dave Cockrum with inks by Bob Wiacek and colors by Don Warfield, the issue’s dramatic pacing and bold visuals are perfectly matched by Cockrum and Wiacek’s dynamic cover.
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The X-Men and Starjammers race to try and repair their ship in time to contact Chancellor Araki and tell him they have rescued Lilandra so he doesn't have to destroy the Earth. Little do they know that Samedar, a secret ally of Deathbird's, has killed Araki and plans on blowing up the planet anyway. Xavier tries to telepathically contact Kurt and Kitty who are on the Shi'ar ship but slips into a Brood induced coma. In order to delay Samedar's explosive plans, Kitty runs around the ship impersonating Dark Phoenix to spread fear and confusion among the Shi'ar.
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