The X-Men #111

In "Mindgames!", the X-Men find themselves trapped in a surreal twist when Beast discovers the X-Mansion deserted and follows the team to a Texas carnival, where they’re performing as freaks under an unseen spell. Chris Claremont’s gripping script, brought to life by John Byrne’s dynamic art and Terry Austin’s sharp inks, sets the stage for a mind-bending mystery that takes a dark turn when Mesmero’s influence is broken—only for Magneto to arrive, turning the carnival into a battleground. The cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin captures the eerie spectacle, a 35-cent comic from 1978 that’s a standout in the series’ early run.