X-Men True Friends #2

In "Royal Hunt," Kitty, realizing the Phoenix is under the Shadow King’s control and that he’s working with the Nazis, teams up with Alasdhair for a desperate mission to Edinburgh to save Phoenix and Lilabet. Their rescue comes unexpectedly—just as they’re cornered, a familiar figure emerges from the shadows. Written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Rick Leonardi, with inks by Al Williamson and Jimmy Palmiotti, and colored by Shannon Blanchard, this 1999 X-Men tale blends high-stakes urgency with the eerie tension of a hidden enemy in plain sight. The cover by Rick Leonardi and Al Williamson captures the moment just before the rescue, hinting at the danger and mystery to come.