Astonishing X-Men #46
In "Exalted Part Three," Cyclops confronts the shocking truth revealed by Savior: the mutant war ended with Magneto's death, and the planet's stability now hinges on using alternate-reality mutants as living batteries. Written by Greg Pak and illustrated by Mike McKone, this pivotal issue sees Cyclops reject his role as a tool in Savior's plan, rallying his team of alternate X-Men for a desperate stand. The cover by Mike McKone captures the tension of this turning point in bold, striking detail.
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Savior reveals to Cyclops that the mutant war ended with Magneto's death, which nearly destroyed the planet. He has since been using mutants from across the multiverse as living batteries to keep the earth from splitting apart. Cyclops refuses to be used and gathers his band of alternate X-Men to fight back against Savior's plans.
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