X-Men Legends #1

"Interim for Mutants Part 1" kicks off with a tense return to base for Weapon X, fresh from a failed mission to capture the Hulk, only to be reassigned under new orders. Now paired with the enigmatic Jack O'Diamonds, he's tasked with tracking down nine mutants held by the Secret Empire—setting the stage for a high-stakes hunt in a world where mutant allegiance is more dangerous than ever. Written by Roy Thomas and illustrated by Dave Wachter, with colors by Edgar Delgado and letters by Joe Caramagna, the issue's cover by Kaare Andrews captures the shadowed intensity of the mission ahead.