The Uncanny X-Men #294

In "Overture [X-Cutioner's Song Part 1]," the X-Men face the terrifying Horsemen of Apocalypse in a brutal assault that shakes their resolve. As Professor X delivers a speech in Central Park, a man who looks exactly like Cable opens fire, leaving the team reeling. Written by Scott Lobdell and brought to life by Brandon Peterson’s dynamic art, with inks by Terry Austin and colors by Mike Thomas, this pivotal issue sets a chilling tone for the X-Cutioner's Song saga—its cover by Peterson and Austin capturing the moment’s explosive tension.