X-Man #9, Marvel, 1995, Deluxe Edition - "Question of Power!" Story by Jeph Loeb and John Ostrander. Art by Steve Skroce. The Dark Beast from the Age of Apocalypse has arrived and he wants to use Nate's immense power for his own nefarious ends. Nate Grey knows evil when he sees it and will not go quietly. However, the Dark Beast reveals a secret about Nate's makeup that will change his life forever. Includes the back-up tale "Teeth of the Storm!" Story by John Ostrander. Art by Lee Weeks and Bill Sienkiewicz. Starring Blaquesmith in his very first solo adventure.

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