X-Men: Emperor Vulcan #4

In "Emperor Vulcan [Part 4]," Havok and Vulcan push their desperate fight to the heart of the Sky'ar Tal's hierarchy, confronting the Eldest in a climactic clash. With the alien leader defeated, a new ruler emerges—but Vulcan, recognizing the hive-mind nature of the Scy'ar, severs their psychic bond and unleashes a devastating purge. Written by Chris Yost and illustrated by Paco Diaz Luque with inks by Vicente Cifuentes, colors by Chris Sotomayor, and letters by Joe Caramagna, this pivotal issue sees the tide of war shift in terrifying fashion. The cover, by Billy Tan, captures the moment’s escalating dread.