Cover: Andy Kubert & Cam Smith

X-Men #54

Jul 1996 · Marvel · 1.95 USD; 2.75 CAD

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“Inquiring Minds”

In "Inquiring Minds," Juggernaut arrives at the Xavier Mansion seeking Jean Grey’s help to unlock buried memories tied to the mysterious Onslaught. As Beast breaks free from Dark Beast’s captivity, the true nature of Xavier begins to unravel—just as Onslaught turns on Juggernaut, tearing the Gem of Cyttorak from his body. Written by Mark Waid and brought to life with bold precision by Andy Kubert, this pivotal issue delivers a chilling twist that reshapes everything fans thought they knew. The cover, by Andy Kubert and Cam Smith, captures the moment of confrontation with stark intensity.

writer Mark Waid · artist Andy Kubert · inker Dan Panosian · colorist Joe Rosas · colorist Malibu · letterer Richard Starkings · letterer Comicraft · cover Andy Kubert, Cam Smith

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Full credits

writer Mark Waid

artist Andy Kubert

inker Dan Panosian

colorist Joe Rosas

colorist Malibu

letterer Richard Starkings

letterer Comicraft

cover pencils Andy Kubert

cover inks Cam Smith

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Juggernaut shows up at the mansion so Jean can remove a mental block and help him discover who Onslaught is. Beast escapes from Dark Beast's prison. Onslaught captures Juggernaut and rips the Gem of Cyttorak from his body. Xavier is revealed as Onslaught.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).