X-Men: Kitty Pryde - Shadow & Flame
Marvel · 2005 · 5 issues
About the series
Akira Yoshida and Paul Smith team up for this 2005 Marvel miniseries, a five-issue journey that sends Kitty Pryde to Japan to confront the lingering shadow of her past. There, she is drawn into a conflict involving the ancient ninja master Ogun and a new generation of young women touched by his dark influence. With Lockheed at her side, Kitty must navigate a world of honor, betrayal, and supernatural fire, making this a pivotal character study that deepens her ties to Japanese mysticism. It stands as a thoughtful, artistically rich chapter in the X-Men mythos, showcasing Paul Smith’s elegant linework and a focused story that balances action with introspection.