COMIC DETAILS
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Comic Description:
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Uncanny X-Men 239 Modern
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Grade:
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9.8
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Page Quality:
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WHITE
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Certification #:
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3996629008
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Owner:
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Colossus Keck
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SET DETAILS
Owner's Description
Chris Claremont (writer), Marc Silvestri (penciler), Dan Green (inker), Glynis Oliver (colorist), Tom Orzechowski (letterer), Bob Harras (editor), Tom DeFalco (editor in chief)
Brief Description:
Mr Sinister is monitoring the X-Men’s activities when he is confronted by an annoyed Malice, who has learned that she has been permanently bonded to Polaris’s body. Malice and Sinister argue for some time, before Sinister puts Malice in her place and explains that she is still free to possess others. In the Australian Outback, Dazzler performs a song at a pub, while Havok goes for a night-time run in an attempt to escape his inner demons, after briefly encountering Dazzler and Longshot who are returning from the pub, Havok is visited by Madelyne Pryor, who reveals she has been watching him. Storm is using the Reavers’ computer and suddenly uncovers a media report with Jean Grey. Storm races to find Wolverine, as she is shocked that her best friend is alive. When Wolverine reveals that he has known Jean was alive, he explains his predicament in not telling Storm this. Storm is furious, and the two deal with their emotions. Psylocke, Rogue and Colossus are having a mock battle to keep up their training, but things get nasty between Rogue and Psylocke, who knocks Rogue out, bringing the Carol Danvers persona to the front. The next day, Havok is enjoying the sun, and falls into a nightmare. He is startled by the arrival of Madelyne, who flirts with him. They discuss their absent lovers, before Madelyne convinces Havok to go to bed with her. Afterwards though, Madelyne has a video-conference with the demon N’astirh, who addresses her as the Goblyn Queen and Madelyne reveals her plans – that she wants the X-Men to have revenge on the Marauders and she wants her son back. But Madelyne’s son is being held in stasis by Mister Sinister, who is seemingly unaware that N’astirh has been spying on him. Meanwhile, in New York, strange things begin happening – such as elevators inside the Empire State Building devouring people – as the Inferno begins….
Characters Involved:
Colossus, Dazzler, Havok, Longshot, Psylocke, Rogue, Storm, Wolverine (all X-Men)
Madelyne Pryor-Summers
Nathan Christopher Summers
Carol Danvers personality
Mr Sinister
Polaris / Malice IV
N’astirh
Staff and visitors at the Empire State Building
Patrons and band at the Outback Pub
In Havok’s Memory:
Havok
Polaris / Malice IV
Brood
On Computer Monitor:
Cyclops & Marvel Girl (both X-Factor)
Trish Tilby
In Havok’s Dream:
Havok & Polaris
Cyclops & Madelyne Pryor
Story Notes:
Inferno - This issue acts as Prologue (only X-Men titles are numbered during Inferno, even though this is called a prologue, Inferno has been going on for two months already in X-Terminators and New Mutants)
Polaris was possessed by Malice in Uncanny X-Men #219, and is freed from Malice’s possession in Uncanny X-Men #250.
“Proud Mary” is one of Tina Turner’s biggest songs. Originally recorded by Ike & Tina Turner in 1971, it reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Tina has re-recorded various solo versions since then. The song was originally recorded by John Fogarty in 1969.
Psylocke battled Sabretooth on her own in Uncanny X-Men #213.
Carol touching Psylocke is a strong hint that Claremont meant for Rogue’s problems with her power to be psychological.
Havok faced the possessed Polaris in issue #222.
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