The Uncanny X-Men #485
In "The Rise and Fall of the Shi'ar Empire Chapter Eleven: The End of All That Is," Lilandra’s rebellion reaches a breaking point as the X-Men and Starjammers launch a desperate assault on Vulcan and Deathbird’s wedding. With Professor X imprisoned in the M’Kraan Crystal and Darwin racing to follow, Vulcan shocks everyone by killing D’Ken and seizing the throne. Written by Ed Brubaker and illustrated by Billy Tan, with inks by Danny Miki and Allen Martinez, and colors by Frank D’Armata, this pivotal issue delivers high-stakes intergalactic drama. The cover by Billy Tan, Danny Miki, and Allen Martinez captures the moment’s intensity.
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Lilandra's rebellion, including the X-Men and the Starjammers, attacks the wedding of Vulcan and Deathbird. Vulcan throws Professor X into the M'Kraan Crystal, but Darwin goes in after him. Now that he and Deathbird are married, Vulcan stuns everyone by murdering D'Ken and claiming the crown as his own.
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