Ex-Mutants #7

Ex-Mutants #7 was published in 1993 as part of the series' transition to the Malibu Comics Ultraverse imprint. Originally launched by Eternity Comics in the late 1980s, the series centered on a group of mutants who were genetically altered to serve as soldiers, only to find themselves navigating a post-apocalyptic world. The title was conceived as a gritty, action-oriented take on the mutant subgenre, reflecting the intense aesthetic that dominated independent comic publishing during the early nineties.

This particular issue features work by writer David Lawrence and artist John Staley, who navigated the shift toward the more stylized, high-contrast look common to the era's collaborative crossover events. The series was designed to explore themes of identity and military indoctrination, though it is perhaps most remembered today as a distinct artifact of the mid-90s comic book boom and the experimental nature of the Ultraverse lineup before it was eventually acquired by Marvel.