X-Men: Phoenix Rising

In 1999, Marvel released a single-issue prestige-format story that revisits the classic "Dark Phoenix Saga" era through a new lens. Illustrated by Paul Smith, this self-contained tale explores the emotional aftermath of Jean Grey's transformation into the Phoenix, offering a poignant character study rather than a full-scale epic. Though brief, it stands as a thoughtful companion piece to one of the X-Men's most iconic storylines, deepening the mythos with Smith's clean, expressive artwork.