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Professor Xavier and the X-Men#4
Cover: Jan Duursema

Professor Xavier and the X-Men #4

Feb 1996 · Marvel · 0.99 USD; 1.38 CAD
“Opportunities Missed”

In "Opportunities Missed," Professor X extends an invitation to Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch to join the X-Men, only to see them decline. When the siblings are nearly killed by a hostile mob after Wanda’s powers are exposed, Magneto intervenes—saving them and welcoming them into his Brotherhood. A psychic conversation between Xavier and Magneto follows, as the two leaders grapple with their differing visions for mutant destiny. Written by Fabian Nicieza and illustrated by Jan Duursema, with inks by Jesse Delperdang, colors by Matt Webb, and letters by Pat Brosseau, this 1996 issue features a cover by Jan Duursema.

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writer Fabian Nicieza · artist Jan Duursema · inker Jesse Delperdang · colorist Matt Webb · letterer Pat Brosseau · cover Jan Duursema

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colorist Matt Webb
letterer Pat Brosseau
cover pencils, inks Jan Duursema

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Professor X invites Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch to join the X-Men but they turn him down. When the siblings are almost torched by villagers who have witnessed Wanda using her powers, they are saved by Magneto and join his Brotherhood. Xavier has a meeting with Magneto on the psychic plane and they have a conversation about his new charges.

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