X-Men Epic Collection #19
In "The Killing Stroke Part I: The First Cut," the X-Men face a chilling revelation as the Prof and X-Men Blue are taken to Asteroid M, where Magneto uncovers a shocking truth about Moira’s role in shaping his past. With the Magneto Protocols looming, the remaining X-Folk must act fast to rescue their teammates before it’s too late. Written by Jim Lee and Chris Claremont, with dynamic art by Jim Lee and inks by Scott Williams, this pivotal issue sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown, its cover by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert capturing the tension in bold, striking detail.
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The Prof and X-Men Blue are captured and taken to Asteroid M. Magneto discovers that Moira altered his genetic structure when he was a child in her care. The rest of the X-Folk are told they must rescue their teammates before the Magneto Protocols are implemented.
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