X-Men Saga #23
In "Souvenirs," the Panther finds himself drawn into a high-stakes simulation that tests his instincts and resolve. Led to believe three people are in danger, he confronts a life model decoy of Sabretooth—only to realize the entire scenario was a SHIELD exercise designed to evaluate the LMD’s capabilities. Written by Don Hillsman and David deVries, with art by Hillsman and coloring by Marianne Lightle, the issue blends tension and psychological intrigue. The cover by Steve Epting captures the moment of confrontation with sharp, dramatic flair.
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The Panther is led to believe that three people have been kidnapped. When he moves in to free them, he is attacked by a life model decoy of Sabretooth, which he defeats. He discovers that the entire exercise is a SHIELD test of the LMD.
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