The Uncanny X-Men #534.1
In this pivotal issue of The Uncanny X-Men #534.1, A.I.M. unleashes a terrifying threat against San Francisco, shaking the city to its core and forcing corporate leaders to pay a ransom to avoid catastrophe. With the deadline closing in, the mayor turns to the X-Men—just as Kate Kildare begins her delicate mission on Utopia to reshape Magneto’s image, now that he’s officially a X-Man. Written by Kieron Gillen and illustrated by Carlos Pacheco, with cover art by Pacheco and Cam Smith, this issue sets the stage for a story where loyalty, reputation, and the definition of heroism are pushed to the breaking point.
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A.I.M. is extorting San Fransisco corporations by threatening to initiate an enormous earthquake. The Bay Area businessmen feel the demonstration tremors and start paying the ransom, but with the deadline looming, the Mayor calls the X-Men for help. On Utopia, Kate Kildare begins working with Magneto to improve his public relations image as they prepare to announce to the fearful world that he is now a X-Man.
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