X-Men: Deadly Genesis

In this 2006 Marvel miniseries, writer Ed Brubaker and artists Trevor Hairsine and Scott Hanna reveal a buried chapter of X-Men history, exploring the tragic, secret team that preceded the legendary second genesis. The story reshapes the team’s foundation by introducing a forgotten mission and its survivors, whose return forces Cyclops to confront a guilt he never knew he carried. A pivotal, emotionally charged tale that adds dark depth to the X-Men’s origin.