The New Mutants #32

The New Mutants #32, published by Marvel Comics in October 1985, was written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Mary Wilshire. As part of the ongoing expansion of the X-Men franchise in the mid-1980s, this issue serves as a bridge in the team's development, maintaining the series' reputation for exploring the interpersonal dynamics and emotional maturation of its teenage protagonists. It arrived during a period when the title was firmly established as a darker, more character-driven alternative to the mainstream X-Men books.

Mary Wilshire's contributions to the series are often noted for their distinct aesthetic, which brought a unique, softer line quality to the characters during a time when the mutant corner of the Marvel Universe was undergoing significant stylistic shifts. This specific issue reflects the broader themes of the series, balancing the high-stakes world of heroic action with the grounded, often turbulent experiences of being an adolescent mutant, a hallmark of Claremont's editorial vision that resonated deeply with the contemporary comic book audience.