X-Men #23

In "Leaning Towards Oneself," the X-Men confront a growing threat as Sinister reveals the true nature of the Legacy virus unleashed by Stryfe, while Cyclops battles the enigmatic Dark Riders. Meanwhile, Kwannon and Betsy Braddock struggle to untangle their shared consciousness, and Professor X grapples with unsettling rumors about Magneto’s return—all set against the tense, shifting dynamics of the mutant world. Written by Fabian Nicieza and brought to life by Andy Kubert’s dynamic art and Mark Pennington’s sharp inks, this 1993 issue delivers a gripping chapter in the X-Men saga, with cover by Andy Kubert and Mark Pennington.