Essential X-Men #5
In "Broken," Brian Michael Bendis and Stuart Immonen deliver a tense, emotionally charged chapter as Havok confronts the young Cyclops, their uneasy meeting teetering on the edge of collapse. Jean Grey’s desperate attempt to uncover the truth forces her to delve into the mind of the Scarlet Witch, revealing a chilling connection to the mutant genocide—while Mystique’s shadowy bank raids continue to unsettle the fragile peace. Ed McGuinness’s striking cover captures the moment’s intensity, making this a standout issue in the Essential X-Men series.
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Havok visits the young Cyclops. It almost ends in disaster as Jean reads Scarlet Witch's mind and discovers she caused mutant genocide. Meanwhile Mystique continues to raid banks.
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