Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men #13

In "Duel," Cyclops and Storm face off in a high-stakes test of leadership for the X-Men, each determined to prove they’re the right choice to guide the team through growing turmoil. As tensions rise, the clash between their visions for the future takes a sudden turn when Maddie notices an unnatural storm brewing outside—just as Cyclops prepares to leave the team for good.

In "Wounded Wolf," a feral Wolverine is hunted through the streets by Lady Deathstrike and the Reavers, forcing a chance encounter with Katie Power, a woman singing Christmas carols in the quiet of the night. When the attack leads them to Spiral's Body Shoppe, the fragile peace shatters, revealing a confrontation that tests both survival and the fragile threads of humanity.

In "Freedom Is a Four-Letter Word," the X-Men find themselves caught between a city they’re trying to protect and a government-backed force determined to bring them in. When their peaceful moment with Lindsay and Jessica in San Francisco turns violent, the team is overwhelmed—only for the SFPD to intervene and force Freedom Force to back down. But even as they’re spared arrest, the damage done means they’re no longer welcome in the city. Amid the fallout, Rachel makes a revelation that could change everything—she tells Cyclops she’s his daughter from the future.

In "Ghosts," Rachel is haunted by terrifying visions of Wolverine turning on her—dreams that blur the line between memory and fear. As she confronts the lingering threat of Selene, the Black Queen’s presence looms, forcing Rachel to face a past that refuses to stay buried.

In "Retribution," the X-Men confront Wolverine after he intervenes to stop Rachel from killing Selene, a decision that ignites a dangerous rift when Rachel, wounded and enraged, turns her fury on him—pushing him into the path of an oncoming subway train. Kitty Pryde rushes to his rescue, but the team’s focus shifts as the Phoenix threat looms, forcing the X-Men and the Hellfire Club into a desperate race to intercept her, only to be blocked by the relentless Nimrod.

In "A Man Without a Past," Longshot awakens on Earth with no memory of his origin, only the instinct to survive. With the help of the dog-like Magog and the eccentric human Eliot, he finds himself drawn into a desperate mission to rescue a kidnapped child. As he uncovers the truth behind the creatures hunting him, Longshot must rely on his uncanny luck to outwit a cult preparing a ritual to open a portal—before it’s too late.

In "...I'll Wave to You from the Top!", Longshot lands a gig as a stunt performer, dazzling audiences with his acrobatics and forming a bond with fellow performer Ricochet Rita. But when hunters from his distant home world attack him, he’s saved by the increasingly monstrous Magog—just as his luck begins to fail during a high-stakes shoot. With his powers waning and his trust betrayed by the director who claims to save him, Longshot finds himself abandoned in a river, fighting for survival.

In "Just Let Me Die," a desperate plea from Theo—jumping from a bridge—sparks an unlikely mission when Longshot takes his words to heart. Determined to make things right, Longshot infiltrates Con Edison, only to find himself tangled in a storm of memories, danger, and betrayal as the city plunges into darkness. With Spiral, Gog, and Magog closing in, and Jinx vanishing into the unknown, Longshot must face the past he never wanted to remember.

In "Can't Give It All Away!", Longshot finds himself on the run after a high-profile diamond heist leaves his face splashed across every news feed. With a new crew of street-smart kids—Butch, Darla, and their friends—by his side, he tries to stay one step ahead of heroes like She-Hulk and Spider-Man, all while dodging memories that surface when he touches a gun during a monster hunt. As the city’s chaos deepens, Longshot’s past begins to unravel in unexpected ways—especially when Mojo and Spiral appear at Rita’s doorstep, setting the stage for something far bigger than he ever expected.

In "Deadly Lies," Longshot is drawn into a deadly game when Mojo and Spiral capture Rita to track him down. With the kids and Quark, he faces the monstrous Magog, a creature fueled by stolen magic, only to discover his own powers have vanished. As memories of his artificial origin resurface—crafted by Arize as a weapon of entertainment with a built-in rebellion—Longshot confronts the wreckage of his past and the truth behind his purpose. The story follows his journey from retreat to resolve, as he chooses to reclaim his future on his own terms.

In "A Snake Coils...", Longshot, Dr. Strange, and Quark race to stop Mojo’s growing cult on Earth, where his twisted church turns followers into hollow shells. When Longshot confronts his former master, he discovers his true purpose isn’t revenge—but liberation. With Rita by his side and Strange’s magic at their back, the team strikes at Mojo and Spiral, only to send the villain fleeing through a portal to Mojoworld. As the dust settles, Longshot and Rita make their choice: to return to the realm of their people and ignite a rebellion against the tyrant and his spineless enforcers.