Ultimate Gambit and the X-Ternals #[nn]
In "Some of Us Looking to the Stars," the Starjammers escort the X-Ternals on a high-stakes mission to the M'Kraan Crystal, a celestial wonder guarded by the Shi'ar. When the guardians attack, Gambit and his team are thrust inside the living gem, where they encounter Jahf, the ancient guardian who reveals the deeper purpose behind their quest. Written by Fabian Nicieza and brought to life by Salvador Larroca’s dynamic art, with inks by Al Milgrom and vibrant colors from Marie Javins, Joe Rosas, Matt Webb, Mike Thomas, and Electric Crayon, this 1995 Marvel adventure blends cosmic mystery with the team’s growing tension. The cover by Tony Daniel and Kevin Conrad captures the moment of peril and wonder, as Sunspot’s energy overload threatens to unravel everything.
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The Starjammers take the X-Ternals to the world of the M'Kraan Crystal but when the Shi'ar who protect the crystal attack, Gambit and his pals find their way inside the giant gem (which they have been sent to steal). They meet Jahf, guardian of the M'Kraan, who explains the true nature of their quest and guides Gambit in stealing a shard of the crystal. As the X-Ternals prepare to return to Earth, Sunspot explodes from all of the energy he has absorbed in allowing Gambit to fulfill his mission.
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