The Uncanny X-Men #353
In "Blackbirds," Rogue is haunted by a chilling nightmare of draining Wolverine’s life force—only to face suspicion when the X-Men discover Wolverine power-drained and Rogue standing over him at the lake. With tensions rising and the Xavier Institute under scrutiny from a disapproving Board of Education representative, the team must confront the truth before blame fractures them further. Written by Steve Seagle and brought to life with striking visuals by Chris Bachalo, Tim Townsend, and Steve Buccellato, this issue delivers a tense, character-driven mystery with a cover by Bachalo and Townsend.
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Rogue has a nightmare about sucking Wolverine’s life essence. Later, when the X-Men are relaxing at the lake, Sauron does exactly this to power himself up and Rogue is the one who gets the blame. Also, the Xavier Institute gets a visit from a member of the Board of Education who isn't thrilled with conditions at the school.
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