X-Men Epic Collection #5

In "The Doomsmith Scenario!", the X-Men face a new threat when Count Nefaria seizes control of the Valhalla air force base, forcing the team to adapt as the original members step aside and Cyclops leads a fresh generation. With the base under siege and Nefaria’s Ani-Men allies on the move, the X-Men must defend their new stronghold while confronting a foe whose plans stretch far beyond mere conquest.

When Scott's grief over Thunderbird spirals into uncontrollable rage, it opens a rift that summons an alien demon to the X-Mansion. With Moira MacTaggert now staying at the estate and tensions rising, Lang's ruthless pursuit of Rossi threatens to ignite Project Armageddon—just as the X-Men must face a nightmare born from their darkest moment.

When Eric the Red manipulates Havok and Polaris to attack the X-Men, Professor X—still reeling from mysterious dreams of a cosmic conflict—must return from his vacation to lead his team. With Jean Grey back among them and new allies like Lilandra stepping into the fray, the fight tests the bonds of brotherhood, loyalty, and the line between enemy and kin.

When Stephen Lang seizes S.H.I.E.L.D.'s orbital platform and traps several X-Men inside, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm, Wolverine, Colossus, Banshee, and Nightcrawler launch a high-stakes rescue mission. Facing off against a wave of Sentinels—some eerily modeled after the original X-Men—the team must fight their way through the station’s defenses while confronting a threat that mirrors their own legacy.

In "Greater Love Hath No X-Man...", the X-Men face their most desperate battle yet when the X-Sentinels—twisted duplicates of their own team—capture their comrades and turn the tide of a space station skirmish. With the station crumbling and no time to spare, Jean Grey takes control of the shuttle, knowing the effort will cost her everything.

Jean Grey emerges from the wreckage of the X-Men’s shuttle as the Phoenix, her power flaring in the aftermath of the crash. With the team regrouping in Scotland, the X-Men arrive at Banshee’s ancestral castle—only to discover it’s already home to his cousin Black Tom Cassidy and the unstoppable Juggernaut.

Storm confronts her past as her mind unravels under the weight of claustrophobia, reliving the moment her powers first emerged. With the X-Men struggling to stop Black Tom Cassidy and the unstoppable Juggernaut, the team must find a way to stand against forces that threaten to overwhelm them all.

When the X-Men arrive at Muir Island to check on its security, they find Eric the Red has restored Magneto to full adulthood—only now the mutant mastermind is anything but pleased to be back, and the team must navigate his simmering fury while the island’s fate hangs in the balance.

When Eric the Red manipulates Firelord into attacking the X-Men, Jean Grey’s long-suppressed Phoenix powers awaken once more. With Lilandra taken hostage and the team facing a dangerous foe across dimensions, Professor X sends the X-Men through a space portal to rescue her—before the Phoenix’s return spirals beyond control.

In "Where No X-Man Has Gone Before!", the X-Men race to rescue Lilandra from her tyrannical cousin D'Ken, who seeks to harness the M'Kraan Crystal’s power—only to find themselves blocked by the relentless Imperial Guard. With the Starjammers arriving on the scene, the team must navigate a high-stakes cosmic conflict where loyalty, power, and fate collide across the stars.

In "Armageddon Now!", the X-Men and the Starjammers clash with the Crystal Guardians in a desperate bid to reach the M'Kraan Crystal, where Jean Grey's Phoenix power awakens in a way that could save—or doom—the universe. With Corsair's shocking revelation as Cyclops' father adding weight to the battle, the fate of reality hangs in the balance as old alliances fracture and new threats emerge.

In the icy reaches of the Canadian Rockies, Iron Fist and Colleen Wing take on a high-stakes bodyguard mission for lawyer Jeryn Hogarth—only to arrive too late, finding her already taken by the savage Sabretooth and his crew. With the sun blinding Iron Fist and the terrain turning deadly, he must fight through pain and deception to reach Hogarth before the brutal predator claims his prize.

In a high-stakes clash that blurs the lines between ally and enemy, Iron Fist finds himself outmatched by the sinister Steel Serpent, who drains his chi in a brutal display of power. When Wolverine arrives at Jean Grey’s apartment—drawn by a mysterious presence—his instincts turn to suspicion, leading to a shocking confrontation with Iron Fist that spirals into a full-scale battle with the entire X-Men. As tensions flare and the team’s unity is tested, Jean and Scott step in to restore order, only to face a new challenge when the building’s landlord threatens eviction—prompting Iron Fist to reveal a surprising connection to the property.

The X-Men settle into a rare moment of peace at the mansion, enjoying the quiet after a universe-saving mission, when Weapon Alpha suddenly arrives—intent on reclaiming Wolverine and sending him back to Canada. With tensions rising and old alliances tested, the team must navigate a confrontation that blurs the line between duty and home.

When Spider-Man and the X-Men are forced to land their plane during a secret summit on man-made mutation, they’re met not by diplomats but by a terrifying legion of godlike figures—each a living embodiment of Hindu deities, twisted by a nuclear meltdown into forces of chaos and power. Now, with the skies above them and ancient forces below, the heroes must confront beings who wield divine might as if it were their birthright.