The Uncanny X-Men #482
In "The Rise and Fall of the Shi'ar Empire Chapter Eight: Imperial Rescue," the X-Men join forces with the Starjammers on a high-stakes mission to free Lilandra from captivity. As Darwin works to free Professor Xavier, he’s stunned when Araki reveals the resurrected D'Ken as the supposed true ruler of the Imperium. Written by Ed Brubaker and illustrated by Billy Tan, with inks by Danny Miki and Allen Martinez, and colors by Frank D'Armata, this 2007 issue delivers a tense, pivotal chapter in the Shi'ar saga, with a striking cover by Billy Tan and Danny Miki.
In "The Rise and Fall of the Shi'ar Empire Chapter Eight: Imperial Rescue," the X-Men join forces with the Starjammers to free Lilandra from the clutches of her brother D'Ken, now revived and claiming the throne. As Darwin helps Professor X escape captivity, he's stunned to see Chancellor Araki declare the restored D'Ken the rightful ruler of the Imperium—leaving the fate of the empire, and the team’s mission, hanging in the balance.
A single page pays quiet homage to Dave Cockrum, the artist whose bold lines defined the early X-Men and introduced the Starjammers and the Shi'ar to the Marvel Universe. Through a simple, reverent tribute, the page honors his legacy with a focus on the art and impact he left behind.
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Reprinted in Uncanny X-Men: Rise & Fall of the Shi'ar Empire #[nn] (2007), Uncanny X-Men: Rise & Fall of the Shi'ar Empire #[nn] (2008), War of Kings Omnibus #[nn] (2016), Cosmic X-Men Omnibus #[nn] (2025)
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