X-Men: The Early Years #5
In "Trapped: One X-Man!", the X-Men face their greatest challenge yet when Professor Xavier’s powers mysteriously vanish, leaving the team leaderless and vulnerable. With Magneto manipulating events from the shadows, the Toad’s shocking performance at a public athletic event triggers a crisis that forces the X-Men into a high-stakes mission on Asteroid M to rescue Angel. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic art by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman, and vibrant colors by Christie Scheele, this pivotal issue sees the team tested like never before—only to discover Xavier’s absence was no accident. The cover, a striking piece by Tim Sale, captures the tension of the moment with sharp, expressive lines.
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With Xavier's mental powers gone, the X-Men try to decide how they will function without his leadership. Trying to ferret out the X-Men, Magneto has the Toad enter an athletic event where he leaps to victory. With the crowd turning hostile due to the Toads amazing abilities, the X-Men arrive on the scene to capture him. Magneto snags Angel and whisks him away to Asteroid M. In an attempt to trade the Toad for Angel, the X-Men arrive on Asteroid M where they battle the Brotherhood once again. On their safe return to earth, Xavier revels that his power loss was a ruse to test his students.
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