What If Magneto Had Formed the X-Men with Professor X? #1

In "Ascension," a pivotal What If? tale from 2005, Professor X and Magneto forge an unlikely alliance to save Jean Grey from a coma—her awakening proving crucial as the X-Men face a deadly assault by Sentinels deployed by the Hellfire Club. Written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Tom Raney, with inks by Scott Hanna and colors by Gina Going-Raney, this issue reimagines the team's origins with a tense, emotionally charged dynamic. The cover, by Jim Cheung and Mark Morales, captures the moment of Jean’s return to consciousness, setting the stage for a story where unity and legacy collide.