New X-Men #2

In "Choosing Sides 2 of 6: Assembly," the New Mutants face a pivotal moment as Hellion questions whether Cyclops will disband their team, sparking tension among the group. Iceman tries to ease the mood with a basketball game, but the real test comes when Cyclops reveals their new squads—complete with fresh uniforms and new code names—keeping the team together in spirit if not in form. Written by Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir, with art by Randy Green and inks by Rick Ketcham, the issue captures the uncertainty and camaraderie of young mutants on the brink of change, all wrapped in a cover by Randy Green and Rick Ketcham.