Sabretooth #2B (Marvel Comics 1993) Newsstand Edition

Sabretooth #2B (Marvel Comics, 1993) Newsstand Edition showcases a striking painted cover by Mark Texeira and a taut, character-driven story that fans remember from the era. This 4-issue limited series runs 36 pages and carries the classic Marvel price of $2.95.

The creative team brings a bold visual and storytelling blend: painted cover art by Mark Texeira; script by Larry Hama; pencils by Mark Texeira and Michael Bair (art assist); inks by Mark Texeira. A Sabretooth pinup by Michael Blair rounds out the presentation. The story, titled A Kiss Before Dying, places Sabretooth in a tense confrontation where he must kill Mystique, but first goes after Birdy for betraying him, while Mystique heads to the Eiffel Tower for her date with Wolverine.

• Cover art: Mark Texeira
• Story: A Kiss Before Dying
• Script: Larry Hama
• Pencils: Mark Texeira and Michael Bair (Art Assist)
• Inks: Mark Texeira
• Sabretooth pinup: Michael Blair
• Format: 4-Issue Limited Series
• Pages: 36
• Edition: Newsstand Edition
• Price: $2.95