Marvel Masterworks: The X-Men #4
In "Beware the Juggernaut, My Son!", Professor X faces his greatest challenge yet when Grotesk unleashes the oscillotron, threatening to shake the world apart. With the X-Men racing to stop the device, the stakes rise as one of their own makes a sacrifice that changes everything. Written by Roy Thomas and brought to life by Don Heck’s dynamic art, George Tuska’s inks, and Michael Kelleher and Kellustration’s vivid colors, this Marvel Masterworks volume delivers a gripping, emotional climax. The cover by George Tuska captures the tension perfectly.
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Grotesk, still seeking his revenge against humanity, looks for a device to accomplish this task - the oscillotron. Professor X attempts to stop Grotesk single-handedly, but fails; Grotesk turns on the device, but the X-Men arrive in time to help destroy the machine before it can cause a massive earthquake. In the aftermath of the battle, Professor X apparently dies.
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