Uncanny X-Men #1

In "Hope [Part One]," Professor X takes in Sammy the Squidboy after the young mutant’s desperate attempt to end his life, offering sanctuary at the Xavier Institute. When the Blackbird is suddenly shot down—its destruction seemingly orchestrated by the Juggernaut—the fragile peace of the school is shattered, setting the stage for a storm on the horizon.

In "Hope Part 2 of 3," the X-Men join forces with the unlikely ally Juggernaut to confront a dangerously mutated Black Tom Cassidy. Amid the chaos, Annie and her young son Carter stumble upon the catatonic form of Havok, setting off a chain of events that tests the team’s resolve and deepens the mystery surrounding the mutant crisis.

In the aftermath of a brutal clash with Black Tom Cassidy, the X-Men stand battered but resolute, their unity tested and strengthened. With Xavier extending a cautious welcome to the Juggernaut and a quiet moment of connection between Cain and Sammy hinting at new beginnings, the mansion hums with fragile hope. Meanwhile, Havok begins a new chapter with Annie as his nurse, and the lingering effects of Archangel’s ordeal leave him changed—no longer blue, but still very much a part of the team.

In "Secrets," Northstar begins to recover from his injuries, quietly confessing a long-held feeling for Iceman—only to learn that Iceman’s body is slowly freezing from within. As tensions rise, Angel steps forward with a surprising new ability, hinting at deeper mysteries beneath the surface.