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X-Men: First Class#6
Cover: Eric Nguyen
X-Men: First Class #6
“The Catalyst”
In "The Catalyst," Xavier and the X-Men face their greatest vulnerability when a mysterious asteroid investigation leaves them powerless—just as a Sentinel assault threatens the mansion. Written by Jeff Parker and illustrated by Roger Cruz, this pivotal 2008 issue explores the fragility of their abilities with tense, grounded storytelling. The cover by Eric Nguyen captures the moment’s urgency, perfectly framing the stakes.
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writer Jeff Parker · artist, inker Roger Cruz · colorist Val Staples · letterer Blambot's Nate Piekos · cover Eric Nguyen
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writer Jeff Parker
artist, inker Roger Cruz
colorist Val Staples
letterer Blambot's Nate Piekos
cover pencils, inks Eric Nguyen
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After Xavier investigates a strange asteroid for NASA, both he and his X-Men lose their mutant powers just in time for a Sentinel attack on the mansion.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).