The Uncanny X-Men #177

In "Sanction," Mystique hones her skills against Arcade’s deadly facsimile robots, preparing for a reckoning with the X-Men, while Colossus faces the new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants in a lone, brutal clash. Meanwhile, Lilandra and Corsair return to the Shi'ar empire, setting new stakes in the cosmic arena. Written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by John Romita Jr. with inks by John Romita, this pivotal 1984 issue features dynamic art and escalating tension, all wrapped in a cover by John Romita Jr. that captures the storm brewing beneath the surface.