Essential X-Men #19

"Devil at the Crossroads (Part Four)" delivers a tense, character-driven chapter in the X-Men saga, as a super-powered team confronts a seemingly ordinary diner owner with hidden ties to a larger threat. Meanwhile, the X-Men grapple with the emotional aftermath of Dr. Takiguchi’s death and the unexpected return of Magneto, setting the stage for escalating tensions. Written by Matt Fraction and brought to life by Greg Land’s dynamic art, with Jay Leisten’s inks and Justin Ponsor’s colors, the issue builds momentum with a cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer that captures the story’s growing unease.