The New Mutants #68
1988
- Series
- The New Mutants
- Issue
- 68
- Cover date
- Oct 1, 1988
- Story title
- Illusion!
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Published in October 1988, The New Mutants #68 is a notable chapter in the franchise's evolution, scripted by Louise Simonson and featuring artwork by Terry Shoemaker and Josef Rubinstein. This era of the title was defined by a transition toward more intense, mature themes as the team moved away from their original academy-based premise toward the grittier, more rebellious tone characteristic of late-eighties Marvel Comics.
The issue is particularly remembered by readers for its contribution to the unfolding Inferno crossover event, a massive storyline that reshaped the X-Men line. The design and narrative direction aimed to deepen the internal conflicts of the young mutants, grounding their superhuman struggles in interpersonal drama and the escalating dark magic threats of the Inferno arc, which resonated with fans who appreciated the shift toward more complex, serialized storytelling.
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