Second Coming: Prepare #1

This free 2010 Marvel prologue issue sets the stage for the X-Men: Second Coming event with a cover by Daniel Acuña that assembles a sweeping roster of mutants — Rogue and a white-clad figure stand at the forefront, flanked by Cyclops and Deadpool, while Wolverine, Beast, Magneto, Psylocke, Storm, and a host of others crowd the dramatic red-tinged background. The tagline "One will rise. One will fall. One will lead. One will sacrifice. All will unite." gives the gathering an unmistakable sense of weight and consequence. Inside, Mike Carey and Stuart Immonen contribute an all-new prologue story, making this an ideal entry point for readers looking to understand what's at stake before the main event begins.