The Uncanny X-Men #516
In this pivotal issue of *The Uncanny X-Men* #516, Magneto arrives on Utopia seeking peace, only to find Charles Xavier—his longtime ally—most reluctant to embrace it. As tensions rise, Magneto reveals he’s been working with the High Evolutionary in space, uncovering a grim truth about the future of mutants after M-Day. Meanwhile, Cyclops shares a vital update about Hope, and a new threat looms as Scalphunter is hired to deliver a deadly cargo of Predator X monsters to the island. Written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Greg Land, with cover art by Greg Land, this issue marks a turning point in the X-Men’s struggle, grounded in personal stakes and looming uncertainty.
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Magneto arrives on Utopia trying to make peace with the X-Men but finds that it is his old pal Charles who seems to be most resistant to the idea. Magneto explains to Cyclops that he has been in space with the High Evolutionary trying to discover a solution to the mutant problems caused by M Day and has discovered that there is no hope for their kind. Cyclops, in turn, tells Maggie that the mutant baby Hope is still alive and traveling through time with Cable. Scalphunter is hired by Lobe to fly a plane full of Predator X monsters to Utopia.
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