X-Men: Emperor Vulcan #5
In "Emperor Vulcan Part 5," the fate of the Starjammers hangs in the balance as Vulcan's brutal ascension to power reaches its climax. With the Scy'ar fleet shattered and the Shi'ar Empire turning its back on Lilandra, Havok faces a devastating choice between vengeance and salvation. Written by Chris Yost and brought to life by Paco Diaz Luque’s dynamic art, this pivotal issue delivers high-stakes tension and emotional weight, with Billy Tan’s cover capturing the moment’s ominous intensity.
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The Scy'ar find themselves in a state of confusion. Although Rachel tries to stop it, Vulcan uses a star to destroy the remaining Scy'ar Tal fleet. The Imperial Guard capture the Starjammers. Havok has it out with Vulcan and gains the upper hand but finds himself forced to choose between taking his brother's life or saving the Starjammers from Deathbird. The Shi'ar desert Lilandra and flock to Emperor Vulcan as being a leader who will do anything it takes to get the job done. With Vulcan in power and the Starjammers captured, the future for Havok and his friends looks very bleak indeed.
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