X-Man #24

In "First Noel," X-Man faces a chilling transformation after being bitten by Morbius, turning to Spider-Man for help as his body rebels with vampiric traits. As Nate grapples with his changing nature, he encounters Threnody—disturbed by her death feedings—before Madelyne arrives on the scene, drawn into the growing mystery. Written by T. Kavanagh and illustrated by Roger Cruz, with inks by Bud LaRosa and colors by M. Thomas and GCW, this 1997 issue blends supernatural dread with personal struggle, all wrapped in a cover by Cruz and LaRosa.