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The Uncanny X-Men #256

Dec 1989 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.60 GBP
“The Key That Breaks the Locke”

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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writer Chris Claremont · artist Jim Lee · inker Scott Williams · colorist Glynis Oliver · letterer Tom Orzechowski · cover Jim Lee, Scott Williams

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Cast · 28 characters

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artist Jim Lee
colorist Glynis Oliver
cover pencils Jim Lee
cover inks 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.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).