Excalibur #36

In "X's and O's," Brian returns to his old research facility to confront a protest over its illegal experiments—only to find his former mentor is a twisted, living echo of Arnim Zola. Meanwhile, Excalibur clashes with the Outlaws as Sable's team moves in to reclaim stolen tech, setting the stage for a tense standoff. Written by Lobdell and illustrated by Dave Ross with inks by Milgrom and colors by Oliver, the issue’s cover by Ross and Milgrom captures the moment’s rising stakes.