Dark Reign: The List - X-Men

In 2009, this one-shot from Marvel's "Dark Reign" era saw writer Matt Fraction and artist Alan Davis deliver a pivotal confrontation between Norman Osborn's forces and the X-Men. Part of the broader "The List" event, it spotlighted the mutant team's defiance against Osborn's oppressive regime. A succinct, high-stakes chapter that underscored the tension between Marvel's heroes and its new ruling order.