New X-Men #26

In "Crusade Part 3 of 4," Stryker reveals his alliance with the deadly mutant-hunting robot Nimrod, using its visions to target powerful mutants—watching coldly as the Purifiers eliminate Dust. Back at the mansion, the X-Men face a new tragedy when Laurie is murdered, and the team is ambushed when Stryker and the Purifiers teleport in, unleashing chaos on Sentinel Squad ONE. Written by Craig Kyle and Chris Yost, with dynamic art by Paco Medina and Juan Vlasco, this issue delivers a tense, escalating clash that pushes the New X-Men to their limits. The cover by Medina and Vlasco captures the grim intensity of the moment.