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Cover: Frank Quitely & Tim Townsend

New X-Men #[2]

Jul 2002 · Marvel · 19.99 USD; 32.00 CAD
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This volume collects New X-Men #118-126, continuing Grant Morrison's acclaimed run on the X-Men. The story arc 'Imperial' sees the X-Men confronting the Shi'ar Empire as Cassandra Nova's machinations come to a head, with major repercussions for Professor X and the mutant race.

In "Germ Free Generation: One of Three," Grant Morrison and Ethan Van Sciver kick off a chilling exploration of fear and identity as anti-mutant sentiment surges, fueled by the controversial writings of John Sublime. With tensions boiling, Scott and Emma confront Sublime, only to be ambushed as his true, horrifying intentions are revealed—while Angel Salvadore faces a desperate struggle of her own after being cast out and hunted. The cover by Frank Quitely and Tim Townsend captures the issue’s unsettling tone, setting the stage for a story where trust is fragile and the line between protector and predator blurs.

Contains 9 stories
Germ Free Generation: One of Three
23 pp · Superhero
X-Men [CyclopsJean GreyWolverineBeastEmma Frost [White Queen]Professor X]Cassandra NovaJohn SublimeAngel [Angel Salvadore] (introduction)

In "Germ Free Generation: One of Three," Scott and Emma confront John Sublime, whose chilling theories about engineered mutants threaten to ignite a new wave of anti-mutant fear. Meanwhile, Angel Salvadore is cast out by her father and hunted by those who see her as a threat—just as Sublime’s sinister plan begins to unfold.

Germ Free Generation: Two of Three
23 pp · Superhero
X-Men [CyclopsJean GreyWolverineBeastEmma Frost [White Queen]]John SublimeAngel [Angel Salvadore]BeakStepford Cuckoos [CelesteEsmeIrmaPhoebeSophie] (cameos)

In "Germ Free Generation: Two of Three," Jean faces a dire threat alone at the X-Mansion as John Sublime’s mutant hunters close in, while Wolverine races to save Angel from her captors—two urgent missions testing the limits of courage and loyalty.

Germ Free Generation: Three of Three
23 pp · Superhero
X-Men [CyclopsJean GreyWolverineBeastEmma Frost [White Queen]]John SublimeAngel [Angel Salvadore]Cassandra NovaStepford Cuckoos [CelesteEsmeIrmaPhoebeSophie]Irina Clayton

In "Germ Free Generation: Three of Three," Wolverine and Angel arrive at the X-Mansion to find Jean battling a relentless band of mutant hunters—her fury briefly igniting the Phoenix’s power. As Emma and Scott pursue the enigmatic John Sublime, the confrontation ends in his death, leaving behind a trail of secrets. Meanwhile, Hank awakens from his coma with a shocking revelation: Professor Xavier’s consciousness now resides within the failing body of Cassandra Nova.

Silence: Psychic Rescue In Progress
23 pp · Superhero
X-Men [CyclopsJean GreyWolverineEmma Frost [White Queen]Professor X]Cassandra Nova
Imperial
23 pp · Superhero
X-Men [CyclopsJean GreyWolverineEmma Frost [White Queen]BeastProfessor X]Cassandra NovaLilandraSmasherImmundraXornRinpocheAngel [Angel Salvadore] (cameo)Stepford Cuckoos (cameos)Irina Clayton (cameo)

In "Imperial," Cassandra Nova, wearing Charles Xavier’s body, commands the Shi'ar invasion fleet on a course for Earth, forcing the X-Men to confront the terrifying reality of her return—while grappling with the unsettling truth that the man they trusted may be gone for good.

Testament
22 pp · Superhero
CyclopsJean GreyWolverineWhite Queen [Emma Frost]Angel [Angel Salvadore]BeastStepford Cuckoos [CelesteEsmeIrmaPhoebeSophie]Cassandra NovaProfessor XXornSuperguardian Team [GladiatorArcStuff]

In "Testament," the X-Men face a shocking assault when Lilandra's Superguardian Team descends on the X-Mansion, blaming the team for the chaos unleashed by Cassandra Nova. With tensions flaring and trust shattered, the mutant heroes must stand their ground against a force that sees them as enemies.

Superdestroyer
23 pp · Superhero
CyclopsJean GreyWolverineWhite Queen [Emma Frost]Angel [Angel Salvadore]BeastStepford Cuckoos Stepford Cuckoos [CelesteEsmeIrmaPhoebeSophie]Cassandra NovaProfessor XXornLilandraSuperguardian Team [GladiatorStuffG-TypeArakiNeosaurusPlutoniaOracleMantaFaderSquormSmasher]

In "Superdestroyer," Cassandra Nova, having seized the mind of the Shi'ar Empress Lilandra, unleashes the Shi'ar Superguardian Team in a ruthless assault on the X-Men. With the fate of the mutant nation hanging in the balance, the team must face an enemy unlike any they've encountered—powered by alien might and driven by a twisted, personal vendetta.

Losers
22 pp · Superhero
LilandraCassandra NovaCharles XavierArakiG-TypeCyclopsXornAngel [Angel Salvadore]Stepford Cuckoos [CelesteEsmeIrmaPhoebeSophie]BeakWhite QueenJean GreyBeastWolverineStuffGladiatorMantaPlutoniaSmasherTrish Tilby

In "Losers," the X-Men brace for the looming threat of Cassandra Nova as they rally the new students to stand together. Jean Grey makes a bold, intimate move—taking in Xavier’s entire consciousness, forging a bond that blurs the line between mentor and student.

All Hell
32 pp · Superhero
CyclopsXornCharles XavierLilandraCassandra NovaArakiMantaPlutoniaSmasherGladiatorBeakAngel [Angel Salvadore]Stepford Cuckoos [CelesteEsmeIrmaPhoebeSophie]StuffWhite Queen [Emma Frost]Jean GreyBeastWolverine

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Full credits

colorist HiFi Design
letterer Comicraft
cover pencils Frank Quitely
cover inks Tim Townsend

Reprints

↩ Reprints New X-Men #118 (2001), New X-Men #119 (2001), New X-Men #120 (2002), New X-Men #121 (2002), New X-Men #122 (2002), New X-Men #123 (2002), New X-Men #124 (2002), New X-Men #125 (2002), New X-Men #126 (2002)

Reprinted in Die offizielle Marvel-Comic-Sammlung #24 (2013)

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