X-Men Universe #3
"In the Shadow of Death!" sees Xavier push the X-Men to their limits in a psychological test designed to expose hidden loyalties, turning allies against one another in a tense, mind-bending trial. This pivotal 2000 issue, written by Terry Kavanagh and Alan Davis with art by Adam Kubert and inks by Batt and Tim Townsend, reveals a shocking twist: Wolverine, long believed dead, was actually a Skrull all along—his identity a secret since X-Men #90. The cover by Paul Smith captures the eerie intensity of the moment.
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Xavier sends the X-Men on a wild mind trip pitting teammate against teammate to find out where all loyalties lie. The recently deceased Wolverine is really a Skrull (and has been since X-Men #90).
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