With the new era of the X-Men currently being explored in Marvel comics, the way has been paved for stories that venture into the adventures of lesser-known mutants. X-Men: Unlimited took advantage of this unique opportunity by offering short episodes that explore many of the lesser-known mutants currently residing on Krakoa. The series also debuted the X-Men Green team, who stood out not because of the good they did, but rather because of the chaos they caused in their misguided efforts to save the planet.
Founded by Nature Girl, a mutant with the ability to communicate with nature and animals, X-Men Green also consisted of Curse, who could create misfortune with her words, the villain Sauron, and their newest member, the Armageddon Man. The sole purpose of this team was to rid the world of people who have harmed the planet and its animal inhabitants. But the more freedom the team fought, the more corrupted Nature Girl became. So far, she has already killed countless people and has even been banished from Krakoa. However, X-Men: Unlimited #49 (Steve Orlando, Emilio Laiso, Rachelle Rosenberg and Joe Sabino of Venture Capital) reveals the team’s darkest secret and sheds new light on the deadly actions the team has taken since its original formation.
In recent issues, the Green team stormed the facility to free Armageddon Man so he can help Nature Girl on her quest. However, during the course of the mission, Sauron broke the basic rule and killed innocent chimpanzees. When Nature Girl found out what her teammate had done, a massive brawl broke out between the two. But this was no ordinary brawl, as Nature Girl fought to kill Sauron and even rip his tongue out of his mouth. Before things could get out of hand, the Curse stood between her teammates and made a grim confession that changed everything.
Apparently, Curse’s desire to be accepted rather than treated as an outcast on Krakoa led her to wish for Nature Girl to be her friend. However, any wish for the Curse comes at a cost, in which case the very soul of her new “friend” was corrupted. In fact, all the death and destruction that followed after that was the result of the Curse using its power to affect Nature.
Despite the fact that Nature Girl did not believe the Curse, the young mutant made another wish, this time trying to save her friend. However, the use of her powers comes at the cost of blood sacrifice, and it looks like the Curse has made the ultimate sacrifice in an attempt to right what was inadvertently done to the once-innocent Nature Girl.
The turnaround was both shocking and tragic, as Damnation has always been the most chaotic member of the team. Although she had a penchant for causing harm, in the end, all she really wanted was to receive the recognition and love of a friend. To her credit, however, she finally realized her mistake and did her best to atone for her mistake, even though it cost the young mutant her very life.