X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills

In 1994, Marvel published this landmark graphic novel by writer Chris Claremont and artist Brent Anderson, a standalone story that stands as one of the most powerful and socially conscious X-Men tales ever told. The narrative pits the mutant team against a charismatic televangelist who preaches that mutants are an abomination, forcing the X-Men to confront bigotry, faith, and the very meaning of tolerance. Its mature themes and unflinching allegory for real-world prejudice elevated it beyond a typical superhero comic, cementing its reputation as a defining work of the era.