X-Men: Manifest Destiny Nightcrawler

In this 2009 Marvel one-shot, James Asmus, Ardian Syaf, and Jorge Molina spotlight Nightcrawler as the X-Men settle into their new home in San Francisco. The story explores Kurt Wagner's personal mission to bridge the mutant community with the city's human population, testing his faith and optimism against prejudice. It's a character-driven chapter within the larger "Manifest Destiny" era, offering a focused look at the swashbuckling mutant's role as a peacemaker.