Ever since the apparent defeat of his longtime enemy Apocalypse, the mutant soldier Cable (Nathan Summers) has lost his sense of purpose. In this collection he rediscovers his role as a soldier of the future, traveling across continents — from Asia to Europe and Africa, and in this case the first stop: South America — where civil war is raging and the fragile peace is about to shatter. In Peru, the terrorist group Shining Path (El Sendero Luminoso) becomes his unexpected adversary. The story showcases Cable’s global missions, his moral and strategic dilemmas, and a darker, more grounded espionage-tone adventure for the character.
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| Series Group |
Cable |
| Genre |
Action, Adventure, Espionage, Political, Super-Heroes, Thriller, Young Adult |
| Color |
Color |
| Barcode |
978078510909 |
| Country |
USA |
| Language |
English |
| Release Date |
2002-05-01 |
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| Collection Status |
In Collection |
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| Grade |
9.4 Near Mint |
| Grader Notes |
(9.4) Near Mint |
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This trade paperback collects Cable (1993) issues #97–100
Issue #97 introduces the fictionalized version of the Shining Path terrorist group within the Marvel Universe.
The storyline shifts Cable into a global-military and espionage tone, moving away from traditional X-Men superhero themes.
The narrative centers on Cable’s attempts to prevent political destabilization and civilian casualties during a South American civil-war conflict.
The TPB highlights Cable acting as a lone operative, using strategy, infiltration, and intelligence gathering rather than team-based combat.
The overall story focuses strongly on moral ambiguity, corruption, and political manipulation during wartime.
While officially listed as 92 pages, some printings or retailer descriptions list a higher page count due to bonus material, recap pages, or front/back-matter variations.
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