X-Men: First Class - Band of Brothers

In 2008, Marvel launched X-Men: First Class - Band of Brothers, a single-issue special spotlighting the early days of the original five X-Men. Written by Jeff Parker with art by Roger Cruz, this one-shot expands on the youthful, team-focused adventures of the classic lineup. It's a charming, self-contained chapter for fans of the First Class era, capturing the camaraderie and simpler stakes of the team's formative years.