The Uncanny X-Men #516

In this pivotal issue of The Uncanny X-Men #516, Magneto arrives on Utopia seeking peace, only to find Charles Xavier—his longtime ally—most reluctant to embrace it. As tensions rise, Magneto reveals he’s been working with the High Evolutionary in space, uncovering a grim truth about the future of mutants after M-Day. Meanwhile, Cyclops shares a vital update about Hope, and a new threat looms as Scalphunter is hired to deliver a deadly cargo of Predator X monsters to the island. Written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Greg Land, with cover art by Greg Land, this issue marks a turning point in the X-Men’s struggle, grounded in personal stakes and looming uncertainty.