The Uncanny X-Men #256
In "The Key That Breaks the Locke," Psylocke is manipulated by the Mandarin into becoming his assassin, plunging her into a surreal mind trip orchestrated by Mojo. Under the influence of the Mojoverse, she confronts a twisted version of her past, undergoing a radical transformation that redefines her identity. Written by Chris Claremont and brought to life with dynamic art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, this pivotal issue features a striking cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.
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The Mandarin conditions Psylocke to be his assassin. Psylocke takes a mind trip courtesy of Mojo where she kills her fellow X-Men and is re-made into an Asian ninja with cybernetic eyes.
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