The Uncanny X-Men #296

In "Crescendo [X-Cutioner's Song Part 9]," Scott and Jean Grey face an impossible choice as Stryfe and the Dark Riders close in—save a child’s life or stop the threat that could destroy them all. Written by Lobdell and illustrated by Brandon Peterson, with inks by Terry Austin and colors by Javins and Rosas, this pivotal issue pushes the X-Men to their limits, testing their resolve in a moment that reshapes their mission. The cover by Peterson and Austin captures the tension with stark intensity.