From: CXMP@MUSICA.MCGILL.CA (CXMP)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.comics.xbooks
Subject: Nightcrawler is still alive in Excalibur #58!
Date: 7 Oct 92 19:56:36 GMT
Article-I.D.: VM1.07OCT92.16138863.0107
Organization: McGill University

No, that's *not* a spoiler.  That much is obvious from the cover.  Yes,
I've seen the cover.  I've seen the rest of it too.  That's why I say

*SPOILERS*









BTW, I should correct a misconception of mine: ever since the owner of
my local comic shop informed me about comics being printed in Montreal,
I've been under the impression that I got X-Force, Excalibur and X-Men
on the day they were printed (Why not?  It works that way with
newspapers) but when I asked him he told me that these comics still
have to be shipped to the distributer, counted, sorted, boxed and
shipped out to the store.  The only advantages here are that their (the
store's) distributer is also in Montreal (so shipping time is
minimized) and that at no time do they pass through customs.









There that should be enough space.

Two more things before I begin though: as I don't have Uncanny #295 yet
(it isn't printed here), I don't know if I'll bother writing a synopsis
of it or not.  It'll depend on whether or not anything interesting
(i.e. worth discussing on the net) happens therein.  Also, I've decided
that I should write (?) anywhere where something is unclear (seeing as
how this is a synopsis and not an indepth review).

OK, as you recall from last time, our story is being narrated by
Clown from the crazy gang.

Cut to the X-Groups in "mystic" chains (all alive, what a surprise! :)).
Jubulee makes a remark about how she'd rather be watching 90210 (?).
Enter the trolls with Alchemy who demonstrates that his abilities have
improved greatly since X-Factor #40-41 (rubber isn't an element, it's a
polymer like polyester).  Nightcrawler tells the trolls that his "elfin
appearance" makes him a "kindred spirit" of theirs and they agree to
release him.

Cut to the "Great Hall".  The trolls have apparently found allies in the
form of elves and fairies.  Phough's speach is interupted by an
underling who directs him to the "scrying pool" which informs him of
Cerise and Feron's approach.  Nightcrawler is sent to intercept in a
test of loyalty.  Nightcrawler escapes during the encounter with Feron,
the trolls apparently having been unaware of his ability to teleport.

Cut to the X-groups.  Now, if Gambit was going to betray the X-Men then
his "righteous indignation" might be a bit overdone here.  Anyway, Kitty
and Cyclops' faith in Nightcrawler is confirmed when Nightcrawler
arrives with Feron (who supposedly is better at breaking mystic bonds
than he is at alchemy).

Cut to the Great Hall.  Nightcrawler arrives, interupting Phough's
speach just as the elves and fairies voice their concerns.  Eventually,
after six pages of "Dragon Quest" ads ( :) ), Nightcrawler "challenges"
Phough.  They fight.  Guess who wins.

Alas, Trolls are sore losers.  Nightcrawler gets more than he bargained
for but, luckily, the X-Groups arrive.  The @#$% hits the fan.  Alchemy
takes the opportunity to rescue his mother.  No such luck.  Is this it
for his mom?

Suffice to say, it's a happy ending.

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