Dark Reign: The List - X-Men #1
In "Dead Man Walking," the X-Men face a monstrous threat unleashed by Norman Osborn, who targets Atlanteans in retaliation for past betrayals. With Namor's people in danger, the team works to protect them and confront the Plodex—a terrifying alien form once known as Marrina—on Utopia. Written by Matt Fraction and brought to life by Alan Davis, Mark Farmer, and Nathan Fairbairn, this pivotal issue features a cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer.
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As revenge for being betrayed by Namor during the Dark X-Men fiasco, Norman Osborn releases the Plodex alien monster that used to be Namor's wife, Marrina, into the oceans to eat all of the Atlanteans. The X-Men help get Namor's subjects to safety and then lure the Plodex to Utopia. Namor destroys the monster and throws it back in Osborn's lap with a dire warning.
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