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| Grade | Amount | Evidence | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $3.78 | PANEL_PROFITS · ungraded_valueguide | 2012-12-01 |
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CGC records 4 graded copies for Age of Apocalypse #8 (2012). Population is the number recorded by this grading source, not the total print run or all surviving copies.
The Kiss of Doom
Victor von Doom) meets Prophet) and reveals his knowledge of the resistance’s activities, acknowledging their impact while questioning their ultimate goal. He explains that Reed Richards)’ research on the Celestials has been committed to memory but refuses to share it, arguing that humanity has already lost the war due to overwhelming mutant superiority. Instead of open rebellion, Doom has chosen to preserve human lives through controlled internment, even if it means cooperation with powerful forces.
The group is soon betrayed when Doom delivers them to Emma Frost), now ruling over Latveria’s gene pools. The X-Terminated) are imprisoned alongside key allies, including Jean Grey) and Harper Simmons). Emma, stripped of her former limitations, prepares to exploit their minds, while Azazel) arrives to assess their value for Weapon Omega). However, Doom’s hidden fail-safe neutralizes Emma’s consciousness, allowing him to free the team and reveal his true intentions.
Doom unveils a machine designed to harness the Death Seed energy, proposing a plan to let rival mutant factions weaken each other before striking decisively. He insists that controlling this power is the only path to victory and offers himself as its rightful host. Prophet and his team hesitate, wary of repeating past mistakes tied to absolute power.
Tensions escalate when Prophet attempts to force Doom into surrendering a weapon against Weapon Omega, leading to a standoff within the facility. Deadeye) intervenes, siding with Doom and condemning the team’s actions as reckless. Outnumbered and unwilling to compromise their principles, the X-Terminated withdraw, leaving Deadeye behind.
In the aftermath, Deadeye aligns herself with Doom, believing his vision offers humanity its best chance. Yet her loyalty proves conditional, and she ultimately assassinates him, preserving his head as proof. Weeks later, Prophet returns with Deadeye and her grim prize, signaling that their war will continue by any means necessary.
Creative credits
Writers: David Lapham
Interior art: Renato Arlem
Color: Lee Loughridge
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