Age of X-Man: Apocalypse and the X-Tracts #4

Part of Marvel's 2019 Age of X-Man crossover, this fourth issue delivers a striking cover by Gerardo Sandoval featuring a towering, battle-scarred Apocalypse looming behind a defiant young boy crackling with energy and clutching Captain America's shield — an arresting image that mixes raw power with unexpected heart. The pairing of the massive mutant warlord and the small but clearly determined child radiates a tense, protective dynamic that raises plenty of questions. With Tim Seeley writing and Salva Espín on interior art, this series continues to carve out its own corner of the Age of X-Man with real flair.