The New Mutants #100

The New Mutants #100, published in April 1991, serves as the final issue of the original series before the title was relaunched as X-Force. Written by Fabian Nicieza with art by Rob Liefeld, this issue marked a significant transitional moment in the X-Men franchise, concluding the narratives of the original team members while positioning them for the drastic tonal shift toward a more militaristic and aggressive aesthetic that would define the early 1990s comic market.

The design of the issue is quintessentially representative of the era's 'Image' style, characterized by Liefeld’s dramatic character redesigns and dynamic, high-energy layouts. The issue is widely noted by collectors for including the final 'New Mutants' story and setting the stage for the launch of X-Force, which would go on to become one of the highest-selling comic debuts in history. Critical reception at the time reflected a mix of nostalgia for the original, more character-driven team and anticipation for the hyper-kinetic energy that Liefeld's work brought to the series finale.