X-Men Universe #13
In "The Cruelest Cut," Jean Grey's moment of crisis during the X-Men's fight against the Z'Nox leads to a haunting dream of godlike power, while the team joins forces with the Fantastic Four in a desperate stand. As Mr. Fantastic banishes the Z'Nox to the Negative Zone, Iceman remains under the watchful care of a mysterious stranger with a dark past, and a young girl named Ashley Martin faces a terrifying encounter with a Sentinel in her own backyard. Written, drawn, and lettered by John Byrne, with inks by Tom Palmer and colors by Greg Wright, and a cover by Greg Horn, this 2000 issue blends high-stakes action with personal mystery.
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Jean freezes during the battle with the Z'Nox and has a dream about becoming a god-like being. The Fantastic Four and the X-Men battle the Z'Nox, and Mr. Fantastic sends the Z'Nox into the Negative Zone. Iceman continues to be cared for by a mysterious stranger, who recalls that he was once the X-Men's greatest enemy. Ashley Martin, a 10-year-old girl, encounters a Sentinel in her backyard.
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