Essential X-Men #5
In "Whose Life Is It, Anyway?", Professor X returns to the mansion wearing Morlock gear after being rescued by Callisto—much to the X-Men’s amusement. When the Hellions capture Banshee and challenge the team to a rescue, tensions rise as the X-Men respond, leading to a confrontation where Thunderbird confronts Xavier over his brother’s past. Written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by John Romita Jr. with Dan Green on inks, this issue blends emotional stakes with the team’s evolving dynamics. The cover by John Romita Jr. and Dan Green captures the moment with sharp, expressive detail.
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Callisto rescues Professor X and returns him to the mansion decked out in Morlock gear (which the rest of the X-Men find incredibly funny). The Hellions capture Banshee and dare the X-Men to come and rescue him. The X-Men prevail but Thunderbird comes after Xavier in retaliation for his brother's death (way back in X-Men #95). Xavier talks him out of his quest for revenge and both Thunderbird and Firestar are asked to join the team (and both decline).
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