Titans #17
"L'Essaim" marks a pivotal moment in the Titans' early run, with Chris Claremont and John Byrne delivering a tense, character-driven story that explores the cost of power and the weight of the past. In this standout issue, Iron Fist faces off against Radion in a battle that hinges on a secret from his pre-transformation research—revealing that even the most unlikely knowledge can shape the outcome of a fight. The dynamic artwork by Byrne, with inks by Frank Chiaramonte and colors by Janice Cohen, brings the clash to life, while Jean Frisano’s cover captures the intensity of the confrontation.
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Iron Fist battles Radion and is able to defeat him by using research he created back before he was transformed into a radioactive monster by agents of Ward Meachum.
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