The Uncanny X-Men #521

In this pivotal issue of The Uncanny X-Men #521, Wolverine, Psylocke, and Colossus face off against Lobe and his forces—until the unexpected arrival of Fantomex shifts the balance. Meanwhile, Magneto’s sudden isolation and mysterious activity atop Mt. Tamalpais have the X-Men on edge, especially when the X-Club uncovers a chilling truth: he’s drawing a world-shattering spaceship—imprisoning Kitty Pryde—directly toward Earth. Written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Greg Land, with inks by Jay Leisten, colors by Justin Ponsor, and letters by Joe Caramagna and Virtual Calligraphy, the cover by Greg Land captures the tension in a single, striking image.