Cover: Chris Bachalo

The Uncanny X-Men #421

Jun 2003 · Marvel · 2.25 USD; 3.75 CAD

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“Rules of Engagement Part 1 of 2”

In "Rules of Engagement Part 1 of 2," Havok stirs from his coma to find the X-Men reshaped around him—Polaris makes a bold proposal, Nightcrawler prepares to step away, and Juggernaut chooses to stay at the mansion. But with Alpha Flight arriving to take Canadian mutants into their care, tensions rise as old alliances are tested. Written by Chuck Austen and illustrated by Ron Garney, with inks by Mark Morales and colors by JD Smith, this pivotal issue unfolds under Chris Bachalo’s striking cover.

writer Chuck Austen · artist Ron Garney · inker Mark Morales · colorist JD Smith · letterer Chris Eliopoulos · cover Chris Bachalo

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Full credits

writer Chuck Austen

artist Ron Garney

inker Mark Morales

colorist JD Smith

letterer Chris Eliopoulos

cover pencils, inks Chris Bachalo

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Polaris proposes to Havok. Nightcrawler goes on a leave of absence. Juggernaut makes up his mind to stay at the X-Mansion. Alpha Flight comes to remove any Canadian children from Xavier's care.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).