X-Men Epic Collection #8
"Even in Death..." marks a pivotal moment in the X-Men epic, bringing together a powerful lineup of mutants under pressure as Dr. Doom captures Arcade—sparking a desperate gambit by Miss Locke to seize the X-Men’s loved ones and force their cooperation. With Storm, Wolverine, Colossus, Angel, and Nightcrawler infiltrating the temporary Castle Doom in upstate New York, and Havok, Polaris, and Iceman called in to aid the mission, the team faces both the cunning of Doom and the unsettling presence of Arcade, who’s more guest than captive. Written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Dave Cockrum with inks by Joe Rubinstein, this issue features dynamic art and tense storytelling, with cover art by Cockrum and Rubinstein capturing the stakes in bold, dramatic detail.
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Dr. Doom has captured Arcade. In response, Miss Locke kidnaps the X-Men's loved ones in order to compel them to help rescue her boss. Xavier calls in Havok, Polaris and Iceman to assist. Storm, Wolverine, Colossus, Angel and Nightcrawler try to infiltrate Castle Doom (well, the temporary Castle Doom in upstate New York) while the rest head off to Murderworld. Storm is wined and dined by Victor while her comrades fight their way in. Arcade joins them, more as a guest than a prisoner. When Doom is attacked, he encases Storm in metal and then turns his attention on the rest of the team.
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