The Uncanny X-Men #451

In "The Cruelest Cut Part Two: Impediments," the X-Men face off against X-23 in a tense, high-stakes confrontation, while Sage's return to the Hellfire Club hints at deeper conspiracies within the shadows. Written by Chris Claremont and brought to life by Alan Davis’s dynamic art, with inks by Mark Farmer and colors by Chris Chuckry, this 2004 issue blends personal conflict with escalating mystery. The cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer captures the intensity of the clash, setting the stage for a story where loyalty and identity are under fire.