X-Force: Shatterstar

(Marvel, 2005)
™ and © Marvel Characters, Inc.

Rob Liefeld returns to his roots in this 4–episode miniseries focusing on the enigmatic escapee from the Mojoverse. In the decaying city of Madripoor, Shatterstar expends his exquisite talents in gladiatorial fights to amuse the rich and powerful. After winning one too many fights in an efficient (and unentertaining) manner, his employment is terminated—just in time for him to receive a quest from a mysterious woman. An insane being of tremendous power is loose in the city, and he must kill him before he begins a reign of terror—at least, that is implied by her words. Soon after their conversation, the mutant is attacked by a trio of ninja warriors, but they break off their attack when one proclaims himself to be Shatterstar’s assigned target. He then warns of an even greater threat—“the Skornn”—which could consume the world.

— Joe Trela

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