Uncanny X-Men: First Class #5
In "The Knights of Hykon," Professor X’s astral form ventures to Peter Corbeau’s space station, only to be ambushed by the alien Knights of Hykon—powerful beings whose arrival threatens Earth’s safety. With the X-Men overwhelmed and only Storm left to fight, the tide turns when Sky Song intervenes, hurling the SHIELD Helicarrier into the fray. Written by Scott Gray and illustrated by Nelson DeCastro and Scott Koblish, with colors by Val Staples and letters by Nate Piekos, the cover by Roger Cruz captures the clash in bold, dynamic detail.
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Professor X sends his astral form to Peter Corbeau's space station where he witnesses an assault by the very alien and very powerful Knights of Hykon. Burning Moon captures Xavier's astral self and pulls from his mind the existence of the nearby Earth, prime for conquering. The Knights attack and the X-Men swiftly fall to their power. With only Storm left standing, Sky Song pulls the SHIELD Helicarrier out of the sky and throws it at her.
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