X-Men Legacy: Five Miles South of the Universe #[nn]

In "Five Miles South of the Universe Part One," Rogue faces a pivotal choice: remain on Utopia with Cyclops’ team and her complicated bond with Magneto, or join Wolverine in Westchester to mentor the next generation of X-Men. Before she can decide, a touch from Magneto reveals a strange energy signature among the mutants on Utopia—leading Rogue to absorb the anomaly, which erupts into a blazing portal unveiling a tormented Ariel trapped in a fiery realm. Written by Mike Carey and illustrated by Khoi Pham, with inks by Tom Palmer, colors by Antonio Fabela, and letters by Cory Petit and Virtual Calligraphy, the issue’s cover by Clay Mann and Seth Mann captures the moment’s escalating tension.