X-Men Adventures [III] #12

In "You Can't Go Home Again," the X-Men face their most harrowing trial yet as Jean Grey, consumed by the Dark Phoenix, unleashes devastating power across the cosmos—her destruction of the D'Bari star system witnessed by the Shi'ar. After a desperate psychic battle led by Xavier, Jean is reclaimed from the entity, only to be met with a grim ultimatum: the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, led by Lilandra, demands her destruction for the crimes committed in her name. Written by Ralph Macchio and illustrated with intense precision by Ben Herrera, with inks by Mike Christian, colors by Adam Wallenta, and letters by Ul Higgins, this pivotal 1996 issue delivers a haunting exploration of identity, guilt, and the cost of power—its cover by Ben Herrera and Mike Christian capturing the weight of the moment.