X-Men #19

In "A Skinning of Souls Part Three: Harvest of the Innocent," the X-Men race to protect Illyana from a deadly threat as the Russian government's desperate plan puts her in mortal danger. With Colossus facing yet another devastating loss, the team confronts the Soul Skinner in a battle that tests their resolve and bonds. Written by Fabian Nicieza and illustrated by Andy Kubert, with inks by Mark Pennington and a cover by Kubert and Pennington, this 1993 issue delivers a tense, emotionally charged chapter in the X-Men saga.