Civil War: House of M #4
In "Chapter 4: Retaliation," Magneto’s world fractures as the U.S. invades Genosha, forcing him into a desperate defense. With Xavier’s lifeless body in his arms and Bucky’s fate sealed, Magneto turns his fury toward Washington, hurling Captain America’s shield into the Oval Office as the final stand begins. Written by Christos N. Gage and illustrated by Andrea DiVito, with colors by Bruno Hang and letters by Dave Sharpe, the cover by Mike Perkins captures the moment’s escalating dread.
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Full credits
Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers
▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers
Genosha has been invaded by agents of the U.S. and Magneto dispatches two of them before he discovers that Winter Soldier has fatally wounded Xavier. After Charles dies in his arms, Magneto decapitates Bucky with his own shield. Not willing to allow the U.S. attack to slide by, Magneto hurls Captain America’s bloody shield into the Oval Office and begins a final battle on the White House lawn. Trask sends ceramic Sentinels against the mutants and launches nukes on Genosha.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).