X-Men #65

In "Operation: Zero Tolerance Prologue: First Blood," the X-Men face a brutal assault as the Prime Sentinels of Zero Tolerance dismantle their defenses with chilling efficiency. Bastion invades the X-Mansion, confronting Professor Xavier with a chilling revelation that threatens to expose every secret the mutant team has kept. Written by Scott Lobdell and brought to life by Carlos Pacheco’s dynamic art, with inks by Art Thibert and vibrant colors by Christian Lichtner, Aron Lusen, and Liquid!, this 1997 issue delivers a tense, high-stakes opening to a major storyline. The cover, by Carlos Pacheco and Art Thibert, captures the moment of invasion with stark intensity.