The Marvel Comics Illustrated Version of The X-Men #02835
In "Second Genesis!", the X-Men, stranded at sea, are rescued by a Japanese vessel, setting the stage for a flashback to Xavier’s first encounter with Storm—a daring thief in Cairo—where their paths crossed amid a clash with the enigmatic Shadow King. Written by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, with art by Byrne and inks by Terry Austin, this issue blends oceanic isolation with a pivotal moment in mutant history, all framed by Dave Cockrum’s striking cover.
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The X-Men, adrift on the ocean, are picked up by a Japanese ship. Xavier recounts an early adventure where he first met Storm as a thief in Cairo and did battle with the Shadow King.
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