The X-Men #138

In "Elegy," the X-Men gather for Jean's funeral, where Cyclops delivers a poignant, tightly woven recounting of the team’s first 137 issues—each moment a testament to their struggle and unity. As the weight of memory settles, Cyclops departs, and Kitty quietly takes her place among the mourners. Written by John Byrne and Chris Claremont, with art by Byrne and inks by Terry Austin, this issue stands as a defining moment in the series, its emotional depth underscored by Byrne’s expressive cover and Austin’s precise lines.