X-Men: The Complete Onslaught Epic #3

In the heart of Onslaught’s citadel, Joseph faces the villain head-on, pulling Professor X free from his clutches—only to unleash a cataclysm that shakes the very core of New York City. As the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men race to save their allies, the line between hero and destroyer blurs in the wake of a single, thunderous choice.

In "It Is Always Darkest...", Apocalypse and Cable venture into the astral plane to face Onslaught head-on, but their mission is complicated by the sudden arrival of Invisible Woman—driven by the desperate need to protect her son from Onslaught’s sinister designs. The confrontation proves overwhelming, as Onslaught effortlessly ejects them all from his fortress, leaving their fate uncertain.

In "Night Neverending," as Giant-Man and Quicksilver fight to hold the line against relentless Sentinels, Tony and T'Challa race to forge psychic shields—offering a fragile defense in the escalating war against Onslaught.

In the darkened aftermath of Onslaught’s devastating EMP blast, New York reels in chaos as the Avengers struggle to maintain order. With the city plunged into darkness, Giant-Man and Iron Man arrive bearing psionic armor, only to be ambushed by Post and Holocaust, who seek to seize the powerful gear. As the team repels the attackers, Onslaught emerges to mock them—leaving the Avengers ready to face their greatest threat yet.