The X-Men versus the Avengers

Marvel’s 1993 one-shot The X-Men versus the Avengers is a standalone, four-part battle comic that pits two of the publisher’s mightiest teams against each other. Written by Roger Stern with art by Keith Pollard, this issue delivers a classic superhero showdown without the baggage of a longer series. It’s a snapshot of the early ’90s Marvel era, capturing the competitive spirit between fan-favorite franchises in a single, self-contained story.