# New Mutants (2003) #9

Published: 2004-02-01T00:00:00+0000
Series: New Mutants (2003 - 2004)
Creators: Christina Weir (writer), Juan Vlasco (cover artist), Wayne Faucher (cover artist), Khary Randolph (penciler), Avalon Studios (colorist), Dave Sharpe (letterer), Nunzio Defilippis (writer), Avalon Ian Hannin (colorist)

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"THE TIES THAT BIND" pt. 3 (of 6)
The pressures of school and family begin to take their toll on the students - and teachers - at Xavier's. Sofia loses her temper, and gains a dangerous new mentor, while one student finds the pressure too much to bear...