Uncanny X-Men #189

Issue: Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #189

Publishing Date: January 1985

Highlights: Rachel recounts a future that is quite similar to ours where the twin towers of Manhattan are destroyed, collapsed and burning and thousands of people are dead.

Synopsis: Rachel and Magma go sight-seeing in New York. While leaving the museum they spot Selene, a past tormentor for both of them at one point in time.They decide to track her all the way to the Hellfire Club. Meanwhile, Storm boards a cruise ship to Norway, deciding to take a leave of absence from the X-Men and head to her homeland of Africa. The X-Men wish her a tearful goodbye. Back at the Hellfire Club, Amara and Rachel take on Selene and the Hellfire Club only to be overwhelmed and outnumbered. Calling psychically for help, Professor X answers Rahcel's call by sending Colossus, Nightcrawler and Rogue to the rescue. Defeating Selene, Shaw lets the X-Men leave without a fight.

Extra Info: Xavier lets Rachel know that she didn't need to call for help considering the amount of damage done outside the Hellfire Club, leading the X-Men straight to her.

Contradictions: None

Powers Taken: None

Key Issue: Yes

Uncanny X-Men #184

Issue: The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #184

Publishing Date: August 1984

Highlights: The X-Men track a mysterious new mutant and save her from the villainess, Selene.

Synopsis: A mysterious new telepath named Rachel from the future arrives in the present and is almost immediately hunted by the mutant vampiress, Selene. While on the run from Selene, Rachel takes shelter with a club owner, but Selene finds Rachel and kills the club owner. While the two fight, the building they are in goes up in flames around them. The X-Men, led by Xavier, rush into the burning apartment, saving Rachel while Selene escapes.

Extra Info: Rogue finds out how it feels to have her powers used on herself when Selene uses similar powers on Rogue.

Contradictions: None

Powers Taken: None

Key Issue: Yes