The New Warriors #24

The New Warriors #24 was published by Marvel Comics in June 1992 as part of the popular 'Child's Play' crossover event. This story arc spanned several titles, including X-Force, and focused on the team's confrontation with the villainous Upstarts, a group of high-society mutants engaged in a lethal game of hunting other super-powered individuals. The issue served to further integrate the New Warriors into the broader Marvel mutant landscape during an era when the publisher was heavily experimenting with interconnected multi-title narratives.

Written by Fabian Nicieza and illustrated by Darick Robertson, the issue reflects the early 1990s aesthetic of dynamic, action-oriented comic book art. Robertson, who would later achieve significant acclaim for his work on series like Transmetropolitan and The Boys, provided the gritty, kinetic visuals that helped define the New Warriors' identity as a team of younger, more rebellious heroes operating outside the traditional scope of the Avengers or X-Men. Upon release, the issue was well-received by fans of the era for its integration into the deeper lore surrounding characters like Night Thrasher and the mysterious motivations of the Upstarts.