Uncanny X-Men #188

Issue: The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #188

Publishing Date: December 1984

Highlights: The X-Men and Forge battle sorcery that is trying to take on their human forms.

Synopsis: After battling the Dire Wraith's in Forge's home Storm, Colossus and Rogue think they have won when suddenly they are attacked by some sort of shadow demons. Unable to fight them on their own, Xavier sends Nightcrawler to pick up Amanda in order for her to use her magic against the shadow beings. Although Amanda is powerful, she is not enough to battle the beings on her own and Colossus' little sister Illyana is sent in as well to battle the shadow beings. Still unable  to defeat the foul sorcery, Storm realizes that one of the Dire Wraith's must still be alive up on the roof. Forge forces Nightcrawler to transport him up to the roof, where he kills the remaining Wraith, bringing an end to the battle. Afterwards Nightcrawler calls a meeting of the X-Men, stating that he has decided that the dream of Mutant and Human peace is no longer worthwhile to him. Rachel, who is eavesdropping interrupts them violently, stating that the dream is not all for nothing and gives the X-Men a glimpse into her future, causing Nightcrawler to rethink his position on the matter dramatically.

Extra Info: None

Contradictions: None

Powers Taken: None

Key Issue: Yes

Uncanny X-Men #187

Issue: The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #187

Publishing Date: November 1984

Highlights: Storm tries to leave Forge's home, only to be drawn into a battle against Dire Wraiths intent on killing him.

Synopsis: Storm walks out on Forge but before she can get far she realizes that there is something wrong with the people who have entered Forge's building moments after she leaves. Before she can go any further Storm is attacked by a Dire Wraith and forced into a fight for her life. She is quickly aided by Naze, Forge's foster father, who she gives her word to that she will make sure no harm comes to Forge. Rogue and Colossus also join the battle, on their way to find Storm and bring her home. Using tricks and mystical powers the Dire Wraiths create confusion and illusions to trick the combatants, but Forge manages to trick the Dire Wraiths and they are defeated. However something completely different seems to grip Storm, Forge, Rogue and Colossus before they can assess the situation.

Extra Info: Storm realizes she can fight just as well without her mutant power as she could with them.

Contradictions: None

Powers Taken: None

Key Issue: Yes