X-Man #12

In "Trust," X-Man arrives on Muir Island, where he's quickly tested by Moira — only to learn her experiments are taking a dangerous toll on his already fragile powers. When Nate discovers Moira has been secretly communicating with Xavier, the man he distrusts most, his resolve shatters and he lashes out in fury. Written by John Ostrander and illustrated with sharp intensity by Steve Skroce, with inks by Bud LaRosa and colors by Mike Thomas and Graphic Colorworks, this pivotal issue explores the cost of power and the weight of betrayal. The cover by Steve Skroce and Bud LaRosa captures the tension perfectly.