Marvel Masterworks: The X-Men #5

In "The Torch Is Passed...!", the X-Men gather to mourn Professor X, only to be unsettled by Quicksilver’s unexpected return. As they process his old mentor’s final message, the team prepares to face the consequences of a fractured legacy—while Quicksilver wrestles with a choice that could redefine his path.

In "Red Raven, Red Raven...!", Angel flees from Magneto’s capture of the X-Men, only to be drawn to a mysterious island where he encounters the enigmatic Red Raven and uncovers the hidden legacy of a long-lost people of winged beings. As Warren delves into ancient secrets, he must decide whether to trust the guardian of the island—or risk losing the chance to save his teammates.

In "The Iceman Cometh!", Bobby finds himself caught in a sudden clash when a gang led by Rocky interrupts a date with Judy, forcing him to defend her—revealing his mutant powers in the process. The townspeople, quick to fear what they don’t understand, turn on Bobby, chasing him down and locking him away before he can explain.

In "When Mutants Clash!", Cyclops breaks free from Magneto's clutches and sets out to locate the rest of the X-Men, only to run into Quicksilver in a sudden, explosive confrontation. The two mutants clash in a high-speed duel that tests their strength, speed, and resolve—each driven by their own mission, but united by the chaos of the moment.

In "In Battle Joined!", Magneto traps the Avengers on his island base and unleashes the X-Men—mind-controlled to despise them—into a brutal clash. With both teams fighting for survival and their trust shattered, they must find a way to see past the deception and unite before Magneto's plan reaches its final, deadly stage.

In "The End of the X-Men!", the X-Men gather at the mansion for the reading of Professor Xavier’s will, only to be interrupted by the sudden return of Jugernaut from the Crimson Cosmos. Now aware his hated half-brother is gone, Juggy unleashes a furious rampage that puts the team to the ultimate test. With the mansion in ruins and their mission undone, Agent Duncan orders the X-Men to disband—marking the end of an era.

In "The Warlock Wears Three Faces!", Bobby and Hank bring their dates to the trendy Psycho-Rama, only to find the mind-bending spectacle is a front for the cunning Warlock, whose true form and intentions remain dangerously hidden. The X-Men are drawn into a psychological battle where reality itself feels unstable, and every face the villain wears might be the last one they see.

In "Who Dares Defy...the Demi-Men?", Angel discovers Cerebro is active and picking up a surge in mutant energy, prompting Marvel Girl to gather the X-Men in a search for the source. While the team scours the area, Iceman stays behind to watch over a mysterious stranger he recently saved, unaware of the danger that may be closing in.

In "The Devil Had a Daughter!", Lorna Dane finds herself caught between two worlds when Magneto publicly claims her as his daughter and forces her to choose between joining him or standing with the X-Men. With the X-Men already in motion to confront Magneto’s forces, Lorna stays behind as the team retreats, leaving her fate—and her allegiance—uncertain.

In "The Lure of the Beast-Nappers!", Conquistador sees an opportunity to advance his grand design after observing the mutant powers of Hank McCoy—prompting him to target Hank and his parents in a desperate bid to force the young mutant into submission. With the stakes rising, the X-Men must race to uncover the truth behind the kidnappings before it’s too late.