Professor Xavier and the X-Men / Over the Edge #2
In "The Gentleman Vanishes," the X-Men track down the elusive Vanisher as he slips in and out of reality, targeting sensitive military data. With Professor X leading the charge, the team confronts the thief in a mind-bending showdown that pushes Xavier to the edge of his psychic limits. Written by Fred Schiller and illustrated by Jan Duursema, with inks by Ian Akin and colors by Matt Webb, this 1995 issue delivers a tense, cerebral clash—perfect for fans of psychological stakes and mutant intrigue. The cover, a striking collaboration by Jan Duursema and Robert E. Brown, captures the Vanisher’s ghostly fade with eerie precision.
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The X-Men face the perpetually disappearing Vanisher who is trying to steal missile launch codes from the military. He is finally defeated by Professor X who enters his mind and turns off his power.
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