X-Men Forever #16

In "Southern Comfort," the X-Men face a storm of secrets and sudden transformations as Nightcrawler and Rogue journey to Mississippi to aid Amanda Sefton—only to discover she’s actually Mystique, and that she’s Nightcrawler’s long-lost mother. With Xavier and Beast racing to find a cure for the growing threat of mutant burnout, the tension escalates when Rogue’s desperate attempt to save herself from a gas explosion triggers a shocking metamorphosis that leaves her and Nightcrawler changed in ways neither expected. Written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Graham Nolan, with inks by Vicente Cifuentes and colors by SotoColor, this pivotal issue delivers emotional depth and high-stakes mystery, all wrapped in Tom Grummett and Cory Hamscher’s striking cover.