The Uncanny X-Men #526

In "The Five Lights Part One: Freak Like Me," Hope Summers journeys to Cooperstown, Alaska, seeking answers about her mysterious lineage, while the X-Men race to uncover the truth behind five newly emerging mutants since M-Day. The first of these enigmatic "lights" is Laurie Tromette, a young woman in Vancouver, Canada, grappling with a power that brings her pain. Written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Whilce Portacio, with colors by Brian Reber and letters by Joe Caramagna, this issue sets a haunting, urgent tone for a story that redefines what it means to be a mutant. The cover, a striking collaboration by Terry and Rachel Dodson, captures the tension and mystery of the moment.