The Uncanny X-Men #481

In "The Rise and Fall of the Shi'ar Empire Chapter Seven: Crossing the Rubicon," the fate of the Shi'ar Empire hangs in the balance as betrayal and desperation collide. With Empress Lilandra betrayed by Araki and Professor X imprisoned by K'Tor, Darwin secretly boards the fleeing Shi'ar jumpship in a daring bid to rescue him, while Korvus and the X-Men race to locate the Starjammers—our only hope for salvation. Written by Ed Brubaker and illustrated by Billy Tan, with dynamic inks by Danny Miki and Allen Martinez and vibrant colors by Frank D'Armata, this pivotal chapter deepens the stakes and draws Rachel and Korvus closer through a Phoenix-linked bond. The cover by Billy Tan, Danny Miki, and Allen Martinez captures the tension of a galaxy on the brink.