The New Mutants #67

The New Mutants #67, published in September 1988, serves as a pivotal chapter during the tenure of writer Louise Simonson and artist Jon Bogdanove. This issue features the continuation of the 'Bird Brain' storyline, a narrative arc that explored themes of experimentation, compassion, and the morality of scientific creation. The title emerged from a period when the X-Men franchise was expanding rapidly, allowing for more experimental and darker storytelling within the mutant mythos.

The visual aesthetic of this era was defined by Bogdanove’s energetic and often distorted character work, which lent a specific, slightly surreal quality to the New Mutants' adventures. The series was well-regarded for its focus on the teenage protagonists' emotional growth and the consequences of their involvement with global crises. At the time of its release, the issue was received as part of a transition period for the team, preceding significant cast changes and shifts in tone that would define the late 1980s X-Men lineup.