Young X-Men #5

In "Fall of the Mutants," the Young X-Men and the original New Mutants realize they’ve been misled into seeing each other as enemies, forcing them to put aside their differences and join forces against Donald Pierce. Written by Marc Guggenheim and illustrated by Yanick Paquette, with inks by Ray Snyder, colors by Rob Schwager, and letters by Dave Sharpe, this 2008 issue brings two generations of mutant students together in a tense, pivotal alliance. The cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson captures the moment’s urgency, a striking visual for a story where trust is the first casualty.