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In "New X-Men" #114, what is Jean telekinetically taking apart on the title page?

a watch. Oddly enough, Emma Frost is on the title page and cover even though she doesn't appear in the issue.

How many large Sentinels are seen ravaging Genosha in "New X-Men" #115?

2. Though it took only two of them to destroy Genosha, they towered over the island and caught everyone by surprise.

What was the mutant name of the dead student Emma Frost was carrying in the beginning of "New X-Men" #116?

Negasonic Teenage Warhead. Poor Ellie Phimister, the Negasonic Teenage Warhead, tried to warn everyone they were about to die, but it was too late.

What is NOT seen on one of the signs carried by anti-mutant protesters in "New X-Men" #117?

"Genetic mutation is a sin". "Genetic mutation is a sin" is seen on one of the many signs carried by protesters in "New X-Men" #118.

What single word is hidden in the art of "New X-Men" #118, 18 times?

Sex. The artist, Ethan Van Sciver, denied any responsibility for putting them in there. Given the general undertones of the plot and dialog, it seems likely the whole creative team had a hand in it, though.

What genre of music was Martha Johansson a fan of?

Metal. "Martha's a metal fan," according to John Sublime in "New X-Men" #119, the man who stuck her mutant brain into a small glass sphere.

What's the name of the waitress who serves Wolverine and Angel in the beginning of "New X-Men" #120?

Millie. Though probably unrelated, "Millie the Model" was the name of a semi-popular comic book put out by Marvel Comics in the 1960s.

"New X-Men" #121, along with other comics made by Marvel during that month, all shared a similar gimmick. What was the name of this gimmick month?

'Nuff Said. All of Marvel's comics during this month were done without text, just art. Although "New X-Men" cheated a little and put one speech balloon on the last page. As well, Assistant Editors' Month was a real gimmick used by Marvel back in the early 1980s. All the issues were supposed to be a bit sillier, to highlight the wacky and unreliable antics of Marvel's Assistant Editors. Unfortunately, it was revealed years later that it was a lie, and the normal Editors had edited it as usual.

The X-Men realized they were in trouble in "New X-Men" #122, and knew they needed some extra help. Who did Cyclops go to to get aid from?

Xorn. The X-Men had previously freed Xorn from an underground prison in "New X-Men" Annual 2001. Xorn's mutant power emerged at puberty, when a microscopic star formed in his head, destroying his head and giving him a wide range of powers. At least, that's what the X-Men thought.

What was the name of the Stepford Cuckoo who had fallen in love with a mutant from Japan named Kato, in "New X-Men" #123?

Esme. The Stepford Cuckoos - five blond girls who, when together, form a single, powerful super-mind. They are the prize students of Emma Frost.

What was the name of the Imperial Superguardian Elite member who was watching over Cyclops after he had been captured?

G-Type. Xorn defeated G-Type by using his gravitational powers to interfere with her "core" in "New X-Men" #124.

When Angel came to free Beak in "New X-Men" #125, what did Beak say he deserved as a "basic human right"?

pants. Beak and Angel would later have a romantic relationship, and this was their first meeting.

What revelation did Xavier have at the end of "New X-Men" #126?

He could walk again. Although born able to walk, he was crippled early on in his adventuring career by an encounter with Lucifer, who dropped a large rock on him. He was later able to walk when his consciousness was placed in a cloned body, but was put back into a wheelchair after being mugged.

Cassandra Nova was the main villain throughout "New X-Men" #114-126. What relation was she to Professor X?

twin sister. This was shown in the silent issue (#121), when Xavier first used his powers to fight off an attack of hers while they were fetuses still in the womb.

"New X-Men" #114-126 was plagued by fill-in art, as "regular artist" Frank Quitely was not able to keep a consistent monthly schedule. What order would the names of the artists be in, from most issues drawn to least?

Quitely, Kordey, Sciver. Frank Quitely, regular series artist, managed to draw a mighty six out of the thirteen issues. Igor Kordey penciled and ink four issues, despite already penciling and inking another monthly title and a miniseries. Ethan Van Sciver drew 3 issues, getting a small art assist from Tom Derenick in issue #123.