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Appearing in "The Splinter of Discontent"

Reprint of the 1st story from
Uncanny X-Men #331

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Synopsis for "The Splinter of Discontent"

Reprint of the 1st story from
Uncanny X-Men #331

At the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, a simulated battle in the Danger Room is disrupted by a mysterious blast from Dr. Henry McCoy's lab. Beast, obsessed with finding a cure for the Legacy Virus, seems to have inadvertently caused an explosion. X-Force members, Boomer, Shatterstar, Sunspot, and Warpath, rush to the lab to find Beast injured and amidst the wreckage. Despite initial uncertainty about Hank's condition, he assures them he's alive and absolutely himself.

Meanwhile, in New York City, Emma Frost discovers her office transformed into an icy fortress by Iceman. Unfazed, she confronts him, but Bobby, determined to seek her help in mastering his ice powers, takes matters into his own hands. He freezes the blood flow to her brain, demanding assistance in healing his chest injury sustained during the battle against Onslaught's herald named Post.

In the Colorado mountains, Bishop and Gambit share a moment of reflection on their pasts. Archangel and Professor Xavier join the conversation, discussing Psylocke's condition and Warren's weariness of the constant battles. For now, Warren will stay with Betsy and take a break from the X-Men.

Back in Frost Enterprises, Iceman continues his confrontation with Emma, determined to make her help him. However, Emma, always composed, plays mind games with him. She manages to confront Bobby with illusions of his father, ex-girlfriend Opal Tanaka, and even Beast. Emma challenges Iceman to transform back to his human form and making the chest injury disappear. In a moment of intense effort, Bobby succeeds, and Emma commends him on the achievement of finally pushing hilmself to his limits.

Appearing in "Deathbound Train"

Reprint of the 1st story from
X-Men (Vol. 2) #51

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Synopsis for "Deathbound Train"

Reprint of the 1st story from
X-Men (Vol. 2) #51

At the Xavier Institute in Westchester, Bishop and Professor X prepare to test the repaired Cerebro, but an energy spike in New Jersey interrupts their plans. Bishop, Beast, and Gambit investigate and find a commuter train filled with mutated passengers. They realize the mutations are contagious and work to stop the train before it reaches New York City.

Meanwhile, in Annandale, New York, Scott Summers and Jean Grey spend time with her family. Their peace is disrupted by news of Graydon Creed's presidential candidacy, raising concerns about further mutant discrimination.

Back at the Xavier Institute, Professor X contacts Ambassador St. Croix to prepare for potential anti-mutant threats.

On the train, the X-Men split up to stop it. Beast is confronted by Mister Sinister who was responsible for the mutations. Ultimately, Gambit charges the train with kinetic energy, risking a catastrophic outcome.

Appearing in "Collector's Item"

Reprint of the 1st story from
X-Men (Vol. 2) #52

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Synopsis for "Collector's Item"

Reprint of the 1st story from
X-Men (Vol. 2) #52

Bishop and Gambit are faced with the daunting task of stopping a runaway commuter train carrying pain-stricken passengers infected with a mutating plague hurtling towards Manhattan. Gambit devises a risky plan involving filling the engine car with explosive energy, much to Bishop's disbelief and concern. As Bishop reluctantly carries out Gambit's instructions at the front of the speeding train, Gambit continuously encourages him while charging the train with kinetic energy. When Bishop reaches his limit of absorbing that energy, on Gambit's call Bishop finally releases the energy in a massive burst, causing the train to screech to a halt just in time.

Relieved and amazed by their success, Gambit praises Bishop for his contribution to their teamwork. However, their triumph is short-lived as they are suddenly zapped unconscious by an energy blast from Mister Sinister, who emerges with the captured Beast.

Meanwhile, Rogue relocates to Pine Bluff, South Carolina, seeking a normal life away from her mutant identity. However, her encounter with a young boy triggers her fears of accidentally harming others with her powers. Despite her efforts to blend in, she is reminded of the societal prejudices against mutants, leaving her feeling isolated.

At Penn Station, the aftermath of the train wreck unfolds as passengers recount their ordeal to the police, with some mentioning encountering mutants like Beast. In the midst of the chaos, two investigators cross paths with a mysterious figure named Bastion, who takes control of their footage and leaves with ominous implications.

In Sinister's lab, Beast (who actually is Dark Beast) and Gambit find themselves captive, but Gambi outsmarts Sinister and destroys his equipment. However, Sinister escapes, vowing revenge, while Bishop unleashes his powers to intimidate him. As they flee the burning lab, the Dark Beast contemplates the secrets shared between Gambit and Sinister, hinting at potential future conflicts within the X-Men ...

Appearing in "By Friends -- Betrayed!"

Reprint of the 1st story from
Avengers Annual #10

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Synopsis for "By Friends -- Betrayed!"

Reprint of the 1st story from
Avengers Annual #10

The story opens in San Francisco as a human body falls from the Golden Gate Bridge, and Spider-Woman swoops in to rescue it. Jessica soon realizes that this was not a suicide attempt as the body was unconscious before it fell. Jessica is able to glide with the added weight for a while. When the wind dies, she and her passenger fall to the waters below. Jessica has to swim to the shore, carrying an unconscious woman with her. Three hours later, the sun rises over San Francisco.

Lt. Bree Morrel arrives at a hospital to meet a waiting Spider-Woman. Jessica drinks hot beverages and waits for news from the woman she rescued. A female doctor reports that "Jane Doe"'s body is in superb shape, but her mind seems to be nonexistent, functioning at the level of a newborn infant. The doctor theorizes that "Jane Doe" has been held in a mental hospital since childhood. Bree denies this idea as she has managed to identify the "Jane Doe" by using her fingerprints. The woman, Carol Susan Jane Danvers, 29-years-old, is a retired Major of the United States Air Force. She was also chief of security at the Kennedy Space Center, and former editor of Woman Magazine. Her Air Force file is classified, but Sabrina was told that Carol was one of the best people they had. Topnotch pilot, fluent in three languages, and expert in armed and unarmed combat. Carol is single and her last known residence was in Greenwich Village. She disappeared six months before her apparent "suicide".

Bree has also found out that Carol had been stripped of all identification. Even her clothes were stripped of their labels. This means that her assailant wanted to make Carol as anonymous and untraceable as possible. Bree thinks that they would need Carol's help to find the assailant. The doctor comments that they can not get inside her skull to determine the type and severity of the damage. Jessica gets the idea to contact Professor X, a man who has this ability.

At Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, Jessica's phone call is received by Kitty Pryde. Kitty explains that the Professor is in the Danger Room, and she phases into the Danger Room to call him. Nightcrawler teleports into the Danger Room to make minor adjustments to a massive device. The device is held up on the air by Colossus. Piotr is frustrated because he has been holding the device for several hours. Kitty blames herself for all the damage in the School, due to her fight with a demon.[1] Storm reminds her that she survived this battle, and this is the only thing that matters. Machines can be replaced, while the people you love can not.

Professor X talks to Jessica and agrees to travel to San Francisco. Meanwhile, Nightcrawler prepares to try something with the device, though Wolverine expresses doubts that Kurt knows what he is doing. A device explodes and almost injures Kitty, so she and Kurt decide to redraw their plans.

Meanwhile, the Avengers are being singled out and attacked by the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, who are seeking to destroy the Avengers. Their assault is at first a success thanks to Mystique and Rogue taking out the most powerful of the Avengers. However, working together, the Avengers manage to defeat and capture the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants.

Learning that Carol Danvers has been recovering at the X-Mansion, the Avengers pay her a visit, having lost track of her following their last battle with Immortus. When they trivialize the reality of her forced relationship with Immortus' son Marcus, Carol rejects the Avengers and decides to stay with the X-Men. The Avengers, respecting her wishes, bid her farewell.

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This is a UK title that features reprints of American X-Men titles.

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