Marvel Masterworks: The X-Men #5
In "The Torch Is Passed...!", the X-Men gather for Professor X's funeral, stunned by the unexpected arrival of Quicksilver. As they return to the mansion, a final message from Xavier inspires the team to carry on his legacy—while Quicksilver wrestles with his loyalty, torn between the Avengers and his sister’s well-being. The story, written by Roy Thomas and illustrated by George Tuska with inks by John Tartaglione and letters by Sam Rosen, features a striking cover by Jim Steranko.
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The X-Men attend Professor X's funeral and are surprised when Quicksilver shows up. Returning to the mansion, the X-Men are greeted by a posthumous message from Xavier passing the torch on to his students. Quicksilver returns to Magneto's lair and is plagued with doubt about leaving the Avengers to rejoin his old master but fears for his sister's health. The X-Men lay a trap and attack Magneto and his Brotherhood but the bad guys quickly gain the upper hand.
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