Gli Incredibili X-Men #54

"Scacco in cinque mosse" marks a pivotal moment in the X-Men's saga as Alfiere joins the team, his arrival shadowed by a haunting memory from a future he glimpsed—a cryptic video message from Fenice warning of the team's demise, before she herself is struck down. Written by Jim Lee, Scott Lobdell, and Andrea Plazzi, and illustrated by John Romita Jr. with inks by Scott Williams, Chris Ivy, Bill Sienkiewicz, Dan Panosian, and Bob Wiacek, this 1994 issue blends tense mystery with emotional weight, all rendered in vivid colors by Gina Going and Joe Rosas and lettered by Barbara Stavel. The cover by Richard Bennett captures the moment with striking precision.