Friday, September 19, 2008

New Mutants #19 (1984)


"Siege"

Combining elements of Native American mythology, paranormal psychology, and extra-dimensional sorcery, New Mutants #19 delivered all the over-the-top action and unbridled imagination that made the early run of the New Mutants such a compelling buy.  Bill Sienkiewicz's cover masterfully depicts the young mutant heroes fighting a desperate battle against the Demon Bear of Dani Moonstar's nightmares.  The imposing visage of the bear, almost obscuring the moon and seemingly impervious to harm and the elements, only heightens the impact of the issue number inset illustrating the critically injured Moonstar, her life hanging in the balance of the battle her friends wage on her behalf.  

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