X-Men Annual Vol 2 2

	Published
	October, 1993
"A Bluer Slice of Heaven"
	Writer Fabian Nicieza; Penciler Aron Wiesenfeld; Inker Al Milgrom; Bob Wiacek; Keith Williams; Colourist Mike Thomas; Dana Moreshead; Letterer Steve Dutro; Editor Bob Harras; Lisa Patrick;
"Beast Foot Forward"
	Writer Scott Lobdell; Penciler Ian Churchill; Inker Kevin Conrad; Colourist George Roussos; Letterer David Sharpe; Editor Bob Harras; Lisa Patrick;

"Better they believe, to die on their feet... than live on their knees."

-- Beast, quoting from Empyrean's book

Appearing in "A Bluer Slice of Heaven"

Featured Characters:

The X-Men
- Beast (Henry McCoy)
- Jubilee
- Revanche (Kwannon)
- Gambit (Remy)
- Rogue
- Psylocke (Elisabeth Braddock) (Main story and flashback)
- Jean Grey
- Cyclops (Scott Summers)
Professor X (Charles Xavier)

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

Empyrean (Jonathan Chambers) (First full appearance)
Henry Peter Gyrich
Commando (Bohannon)
Avalanche (Dominic Petros)
The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants

Other Characters:

Aminedi (Mentioned) (Deceased)
Mr. Cleary and an unnamed D.E.A. agent
Dr. Josef Kleinbaumm (First appearance; photo)
Dr. Nancy Alter (First appearance; photo)
Timothy Chambers (Only appearance; dies)^[1]

Races and Species:

Locations:

Earth
- United States of America
  - Florida
    - Florida Keys
      - Big Pine Key (First appearance)
  - New York
    - Westchester County
      - North Salem
        Salem Center
        Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters
        Danger Room
- United Kingdom (Vision)
  - England (Vision)
    - Essex (Vision)
      - Malden (Vision)

Items:

Vehicles:

X-Men Blackbird

Synopsis for "A Bluer Slice of Heaven"

The X-Men follow a lead to the private island of Jonathan Chambers, believing him to experiment on mutants there. As they find out, Chambers is an energy leech, who feeds on the energies of mutants. However, he intends his island to be a sick house for those inflicted with the Legacy Virus, easing their pains while absorbign their powers. When Pyro explains to them that he is on the island by his own free will, Revanche reveals that she has been infected by the Virus as well.

Appearing in "Beast Foot Forward"

Featured Characters:

Beast (Hank)

Supporting Characters:

Trish Tilby

Antagonists:

Malvin Umbridge - (First appearance)

Other Characters:

Dr. Cahill and various doctors and guards

Races and Species:

Locations:

Unknown hospital

Items:

Vehicles:

Synopsis for "Beast Foot Forward"

Synopsis not yet written.

Notes

This issue was poly-bagged with a trading card showing Empyrean (Chambers).

Links and References

Footnotes

↑ First and only known appearance to date besides flashbacks

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