Dark Avengers / Uncanny X-Men: Exodus

A one-shot from 2009, this Marvel crossover pits Wolverine against the Dark Avengers in a tense confrontation orchestrated by Norman Osborn. Written by Matt Fraction with art by Mike Deodato and Terry Dodson, the issue serves as a standalone chapter within the broader "Utopia" storyline, exploring the volatile alliance between mutantkind and Osborn's corrupt regime. It's a compact, character-driven clash that highlights the era's political tensions.