The New Mutants #55
1987
- Series
- The New Mutants
- Issue
- 55
- Cover date
- Sep 1, 1987
- Story title
- Flying Wild!
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The New Mutants #55, published in 1987, emerged during a pivotal era for the X-Men franchise as writer Louise Simonson took the helm of the series. This issue is notable for its exploration of the team's deepening psychological traumas and their complex interactions within the X-Mansion, reflecting the darker, more character-driven tone Simonson brought to the title during her tenure.
The interior art was provided by Bret Blevins, whose distinct, expressive style helped define the look of the New Mutants during the late 1980s. Blevins leaned into a more fluid and slightly stylized aesthetic compared to his predecessors, which suited the ensemble cast's teenage angst and evolving mutant abilities. The issue is widely regarded by collectors as a representative example of the mid-run shift in the series toward sophisticated interpersonal drama.
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