Essential X-Men #9

Sep 2010 · Panini UK · 2.95 GBP

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In "Lovelorn (Part Two)," Colossus confronts a Russian mutant with ties to his mysterious past, while Beast and Angel pursue Madison Jefferies to bring him into the X-Men's scientific efforts. Meanwhile, Pixie returns to the team’s home, rejoining the fold. Written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Terry Dodson with inks by Rachel Dodson, this issue blends personal stakes with the team’s ongoing mission, all rendered in Justin Ponsor’s vivid colors and sharp lettering by VC and Joe Caramagna. The cover, penciled by Terry Dodson and inked by Rachel Dodson, captures the emotional intensity of the moment.

Contains 3 stories

Lovelorn (Part Two)

24 pp · Superhero

White Queen [Emma Frost]Cyclops [Scott Summers]Sunfire [Shiro Yoshida]VertigoSimon TraskPurifiersSadie (Mayor of San Francisco)Beast [Henry McCoy]Colossus [Piotr Rasputin]Magik [Illyana Rasputin]Nikola RasputinAlexandra RasputinArmour [Hisako Ichiki]Pixie [Megan Gwynn]X-23 [Laura Kinney]Storm [Ororo T'Challa]Madison JefferiesDr. Nemesis [Thomas Bradley]Angel [Warren Worthington, III]Russian ThugsRussian Mutant

In "Lovelorn (Part Two)," Colossus confronts a mysterious Russian mutant with ties to his forgotten past, pushing him to question everything he thought he knew about his father. Meanwhile, Beast and Angel pursue Madison Jefferies to bring him on board their science team, while Pixie returns to the X-Men’s fold, rejoining the team in a moment that feels both familiar and uncertain.

The Cabal

6 pp · Superhero

White Queen [Emma Frost]Doctor DoomNamorThe Hood [Parker Robbins]LokiNorman Osborn

In "The Cabal," Norman Osborn gathers the most powerful figures in the Marvel Universe for a clandestine summit, laying the groundwork for a new world order. After the meeting, a furious confrontation with the Swordsman erupts over the direction of the Thunderbolts, ending in a sudden and violent act of rage.

White Queen, Dark Reign

35 pp · Superhero

Hellfire ClubSebastian ShawEmma FrostSeleneTony StarkNorman OsbornNamorDoctor DoomThe HoodDonald PierceSentinels

In "White Queen, Dark Reign," Emma Frost rekindles her complex connection with Namor, drawn together by a shared history and a secret mission from the past. After uncovering suppressed memories of Shaw’s orders to recruit Namor as the Hellfire Club’s White King, Emma takes a bold step to reforge their alliance.