The X-Men #85

Charged with treason against Homo Superior, the X-Men face judgment in this 1973 Marvel reprint issue — and the cover puts the tension on full display. Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Iceman, and the Angel are shown mid-battle in a swirling clash of optic blasts and energy bursts, while a looming green-helmeted figure dominates the foreground as the Master of Factor Three watches over the chaos. With cover work from a collaborative team including John Romita, Don Heck, Frank Giacoia, and John Verpoorten, and interior work by Roy Thomas and Ross Andru, this is a fine snapshot of the X-Men at a dramatic crossroads.