X-Men #25

Name: X-Men #25
Brand: Semic S.A.

Dec 1996 · Semic S.A. · 29 FRF

“Aux portes du paradis”

In "Aux portes du paradis," Exodus arrives at Avalon with a mysterious mutant, believing it a harbinger of fortune—only for the truth to unravel when the newcomer, Holocaust from the Age of Apocalypse, begins targeting the Acolytes. With tensions escalating, Voght calls on Cyclops and Jean to intervene, plunging the X-Men into a conflict already raging on the island. Written by Fabian Nicieza and illustrated by Paul Smith, with inks by Matt Ryan and colors by Kevin Somers and Digital Chameleon, this 1996 issue features a striking cover by Andy Kubert and Matthew Ryan.

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writer Fabian Nicieza · artist Paul Smith · inker Matt Ryan · colorist Kevin Somers · colorist Digital Chameleon · cover Andy Kubert, Matthew Ryan

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Full credits

writer Fabian Nicieza

artist Paul Smith

inker Matt Ryan

colorist Kevin Somers

colorist Digital Chameleon

cover pencils Andy Kubert

cover inks Matthew Ryan

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Exodus brings an unknown mutant onto Avalon seeing it as a sign of good fortune. The mutant turns out to be Holocaust from the Age of Apocalypse who starts picking off the Acolytes. Voght turns to the X-Men for help and brings Cyclops and Jean to Avalon where a battle is going on.

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