Excalibur #4

In "Forging the Sword 4 of 4: Hard Rain," the mutants of Genosha stand against the oppressive Genoshan Magistrates in a desperate defense. When the Omega Sentinel is activated off the coast, Professor Xavier manages to override her programming, revealing her true identity as Indian police officer Karima Shapandar—now a key ally as she storms ashore to turn the tide. With the Magistrates defeated, Xavier and Magneto begin laying the groundwork for a new future on Genosha. Written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Aaron Lopresti, with inks by Greg Adams and colors by Transparency Digital, the issue features a striking cover by Andy Park.