Secret Invasion: X-Men #4

The thrilling conclusion to Marvel's 2009 limited series arrives with a cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson that puts the X-Men front and center in full battle mode — Wolverine lunges forward with claws bared, a blazing fire-form figure commands the center with hands crackling with energy, Beast looms in the background, and Iceman unleashes his powers in the distance. The Skrull invasion of mutant territory reaches its fourth and final chapter here, with writer Mike Carey and artists Cary Nord and MA Sepulveda bringing the "Secret Invasion" and "Manifest Destiny" storylines together for what promises to be a fierce showdown. It's a satisfying payoff for readers who've followed this series from the start.