The Uncanny X-Men #243
"Inferno, Part the Fourth: Ashes" delivers a high-stakes clash as the X-Men confront Mr. Sinister on the psychic plane, where Maddie’s mind locks in a desperate struggle with Jean Grey’s. With the team racing to Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters to stop Sinister’s plan, the battle reaches a fever pitch as he separates Malice and Polaris—leaving only Longshot to stand against him. Written by Chris Claremont and brought to life with intense, dynamic art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green’s striking cover, this pivotal issue is a masterclass in tension and psychological depth.
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The X-Men battle Mr. Sinister on the psychic plane. Maddie's mind merges with Jean Grey's and fights for dominance. The X-Men hunt Sinister and the Marauders to his base of operations, Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. The X-Men attempt to separate Malice and Polaris but Sinister teleports them out and knocks them unconscious with only Longshot standing in the way of his victory.
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