The 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time #8

In "The Fate of the Phoenix!", the X-Men find themselves caught between duty and destiny as Lilandra brings them to her base to face the consequences of Jean Grey’s past. With the Phoenix Force seemingly purged but still a threat, Xavier demands a trial by combat, leading to a clash between the X-Men and the Imperial Guard on the Blue Area of the Moon. Written by John Byrne and Chris Claremont, with art by Byrne and inks by Terry Austin, this pivotal issue features a cover by Salvador Larroca and explores the cost of power, sacrifice, and redemption in one of Marvel’s most intense showdowns.