Astonishing X-Men #49

Direct Edition

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In the midst of the battle with the Marauders, Karma discovers that Chimera is under the control of someone else, who sent the group against the X-Men. After she breaks the mental link, the fight stops and the villains escape. On the way home, Northstar and Kyle argue about their relationship but eventually reaffirm their love. Later, an unknown, scarred woman is revealed to be the one who controlled Chimera, and now she places Karma under control to use her against the X-Men.