Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men #9

In "God Loves, Man Kills," the X-Men and Magneto confront a powerful preacher whose fiery sermons stoke global hatred against mutants, turning rhetoric into real danger for those who are different. As fear spreads and violence looms, the team must navigate a world where faith and fury are dangerously intertwined.

In "Professor Xavier Is a Jerk!", Kitty fights to prove she still belongs with the X-Men, even as tensions rise and her confidence wavers. When an alien threat emerges, Lockheed’s unexpected return gives her a surprising ally, while Wolverine packs his bags for a break. Meanwhile, Scott finds himself in Alaska, drawn into a new chapter after meeting Maddie Pryor.

In "I'm Wolverine," the legendary mutant arrives in Japan seeking answers, drawn to Mariko amid the tension of her impending marriage to another man. What begins as a personal mission quickly ignites into a brutal duel with her father, Lord Shingen—leaving Wolverine battered and humbled in the aftermath.

In "Debts and Obligations," Yukio remains loyal to Lord Shingen as tensions rise in a world where duty and violence are deeply entwined. When Wolverine intervenes to rescue Mariko from a deadly performance by Kabuki players, his fierce, berserker rage leaves her shaken—facing a hero whose power may be as dangerous as the enemies he fights.

In "Scarlet in Glory," the X-Men arrive in Japan for Wolverine’s wedding, but tensions flare when Rogue’s presence unsettles the already volatile atmosphere. With the Silver Samurai prowling the shadows and Viper slipping through the shadows to poison the team, Wolverine must confront his past while Storm and Yukio race to save Mariko from a deadly secret—her half-brother, the Silver Samurai.

In "To Have and Have Not," Wolverine and Rogue track down the Silver Samurai and Viper, leading to a tense confrontation where Wolverine nearly kills the Samurai—only for Mariko to intervene and spare her half-brother. When Viper attacks, Rogue steps in to protect them, taking the blast and falling fatally ill. With time running out, Wolverine makes a desperate choice: he touches Rogue, allowing her to absorb his healing factor. Meanwhile, Storm embraces Rogue’s rebellious style, leaving Kitty visibly unsettled. As the wedding ceremony begins, Mariko abruptly calls it off, declaring Logan unworthy.

In "Romances," the X-Men’s personal lives collide amid shifting alliances and simmering emotions. Kitty and Colossus share a quiet moment that stirs something deeper, while Wolverine faces a painful truth with Mariko, and Scott’s engagement to Maddie leads them to a secluded cabin in Alaska—where the wilderness soon becomes a battleground for a transformation neither expected.

In "Scavenger Hunt," the X-Men find their baseball game interrupted when the mischievous Impossible Man makes off with the X-Mansion, launching a wild, cross-continuity chase. From the Shield Helicarrier to the Savage Land, Avengers Mansion, and even the offices of Marvel Comics, the team scrambles to recover their home—while Impossible Man has a blast stealing more than just property.