The Adventures of the X-Men #5
In "Back in the USSR Part 1: Armageddon in Red," the X-Men race to stop Magneto and the Brotherhood after Asteroid M crashes in Russia, triggering a desperate missile launch aimed at the U.S. The story unfolds with high stakes and global tension, as the team confronts both the Brotherhood’s retaliation and the ticking clock of a nuclear threat. Written by Ralph Macchio and illustrated by Ben Herrera, with inks by Gary Martin and colors by Matt Webb and Malibu, the issue features a striking cover by Adam Warren.
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Asteroid M is pulled from orbit and crash lands in Russia so in retaliation, Magneto and his Brotherhood take over a missile base and attempt to launch an attack against the United States. The X-Men intervene and beat on the Brotherhood but are too late to keep the missiles from launching.
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