The Uncanny X-Men #478
In "The Rise and Fall of the Shi'ar Empire: Chapter Four: Castaways," the X-Men make a desperate stop at a mysterious space station to refuel, but the crew’s calm demeanor hides something far more dangerous than they expected. As Professor X and his team navigate the wreckage of Vulcan’s path, a long-buried secret begins to surface—while a powerful new threat, tied to Marvel Girl’s past, is set loose by Shi'ar Vice-Chancellor K'Tor. Written by Ed Brubaker and illustrated by Billy Tan with inks by Danny Miki and Allen Martinez, this issue blends cosmic intrigue with the team’s urgent mission, all framed by a striking cover by Billy Tan and Danny Miki.
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The X-Men stop at a space station along Vulcan's path to re-fuel, but all is not as it seems with the station's crew. Meanwhile Shi'ar Vice-Chancellor K'Tor laments the results of Vulcan's rampage and the weaknesses of Empress Lilandra. Upon hearing news related to the line of the Phoenix he releases Korvus of the line of Rook'shir from his prison to wield the Blade of the Phoenix.
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