Professor Xavier and the X-Men #5

In "The Brotherhood," Magneto and his team seize control of the island nation of Santo Marco, forcing Professor Xavier to send the X-Men on a high-stakes mission to reclaim it. As Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch uncover a deadly trap set by Magneto—intended to destroy both the X-Men and the island’s civilians—Quicksilver makes a desperate choice to disarm the bomb, saving lives on both sides. Written by Fred Schiller and illustrated by Steve Ellis, with inks by Ian Akin and colors by Matt Webb, this pivotal issue features a cover by Steve Ellis and Ian Akin that captures the tension of the moment.