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It turns out Iceman’s girlfriend’s dad is Yakuza, and he kidnaps her–and they’re cyborg Yakuza to boot. Iceman and Jean Grey go rescue her.
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Oh, and since it’s Japan there’s an “honor” and “samurai” reference. But they’re armored, so they’re Cyburai. Built and led by a crimelord named Tatsu’o. He’s mean to his granddaughter.
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She’s Opal Tanaka–Iceman’s gal.
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Anyway, a Japan adventure…But no Sunfire. That’s unusual.
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Iceman fights all the various Japanese soldiers to rescue his gal.
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I can’t give this an “F” because Ms. Simonson did some great work on this series, albeit over a year ago, and this is her swan song. But it’s not a good ending, people. And Whilce’s art is bloody awful.