Essential X-Men #17

May 2011 · Panini UK · 2.95 GBP

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In "The Confession," the X-Men stand defiant against the Dark Avengers, emerging victorious and claiming the island as their new sanctuary. As Norman tries to reframe the loss as a win for the press, the team’s hard-won victory hangs in the balance. Written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Mike Deodato, Terry Dodson, and Rachel Dodson, with colors by Justin Ponsor and Christina Strain, this issue features a striking cover by Steve McNiven.

Contains 4 stories

The Confession

22 pp · Superhero

Beast [Hank McCoy]Cyclops [Scott Summers]Emma FrostProdigy [David Alleyne]PixieArmourPhoebe CuckooMindee CuckooLoa [Alani Ryan]Trance [Hope Abbott]X-23Warpath [James Proudstar]WolverineIron Man [Tony Stark]NamorJean GreyBastionWolfsbaneSebastian ShawDominoStormColossusDani MoonstarAngelRightLeper QueenAdrienne FrostStryfeApocalypseBishopNorman OsbornDr. DoomHood [Parker Robbins]LokiWeapon OmegaSentryAresElixirHellionSurgeBoom-Boom [Tabitha Smith]TarotJetstreamRouletteBevatronBeefWitherCableHope Summers

Dark Beast

8 pp · Superhero

Iron Patriot [Norman Osborn]Dark Beast [Hank McCoy]

Utopia (Conclusion)

29 pp · Superhero

CyclopsNamorWolverineColossusDaggerMimicEmma Frost [as Black Queen]Iron Patriot [Norman Osborn]Angel [Death]Bullseye [as Dark Hawkeye]AresDaken [as Dark Wolverine]Weapon OmegaMoonstone [as Dark Ms. Marvel]X-23IcemanKarmaMercuryAnoleRockslideNekraFrenzyBlingVenom [as Dark Spider-Man]MatchMagmaSentry [Bob Reynolds]VoidDani MoonstarCannonballSunspotMagikDark BeastNorthstarDazzlerDr. NemesisMadison JefferiesPsylockeSurgeOnyxxTranceGentleInkPixieNightcrawlerKavita RaoProfessor XMystique [as Professor X]

In "Utopia (Conclusion)," the X-Men stand firm against the Dark Avengers on their reclaimed island, securing a hard-won victory that redefines their sanctuary. As Norman tries to reframe the clash for the press, the team faces the weight of what comes next—on their own terms.

Gambit: Something Like an Afterword...

10 pp · Superhero

HijackGambit [Death]H.A.M.M.E.R.Input

In "Gambit: Something Like an Afterword...", Gambit faces off against two superhuman agents of H.A.M.M.E.R. and dismantles the Omega Machine, only to find his powers as the Horseman of Death stirring once more—unexpected, dangerous, and far from behind him.