X-Men: Age of X

In 2011, Marvel’s X-Men: Age of X reimagined the mutant universe through a single, self-contained issue, with Leinil Francis Yu’s distinctive, gritty artwork defining its alternate-reality aesthetic. This one-shot explores a dark, fortress-like world where the X-Men are hunted to near extinction, offering a stark, standalone vision of survival and sacrifice. Though brief, its concentrated storytelling and Yu’s visual intensity make it a memorable what-if tale within the broader X-Men mythos.