The Uncanny X-Men: From the Ashes... #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection reprints the early issues of the 1990 'X-Men: From the Ashes' storyline from The Uncanny X-Men series, focusing on the team's struggles in the aftermath of the 'Inferno' crossover. It features key moments as the X-Men regroup and face new threats, with stories by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee, among others. The volume captures a transitional period for the team, setting the stage for the iconic 'X-Men' relaunch later that year.
In The Uncanny X-Men: From the Ashes... #1 (1990), Chris Claremont and Paul Smith deliver a sharp, character-driven story as the X-Men arrive in Japan for Wolverine’s wedding—only to find tension simmering beneath the surface. With Wolverine uneasy about Rogue’s presence and the Silver Samurai’s shadow looming, the team must navigate Mariko’s complicated ties to Clan Yashida while fending off a silent betrayal. Art Adams’ dynamic cover captures the moment’s intensity, perfectly framing a story where loyalty is tested and old wounds surface.
In a story that redefines the meaning of "family," Kitty Pryde fights to stay part of the X-Men while a mysterious alien threat disrupts the mansion—aided by her loyal, furry companion Lockheed. Meanwhile, Scott Summers heads to Alaska, where a chance encounter with Madelyne Pryor stirs something unexpected, and Wolverine takes a much-needed break from the team.
In "Scarlet in Glory," the X-Men arrive in Japan for Wolverine’s wedding, only to find the celebration shadowed by intrigue and danger. As tensions rise between Wolverine and Rogue, a mysterious Silver Samurai stalks the streets, and Viper’s poison begins to spread—threatening to unravel the mission before it begins. With Mariko caught in a web of family secrets and betrayal, Storm and Yukio must act fast to protect her, while Wolverine and Rogue prepare to confront the truth behind the Samurai’s true identity.
In "To Have and Have Not," Wolverine and Rogue track down the Silver Samurai and Viper, leading to a tense confrontation that forces Wolverine to confront his past and Mariko Yashida’s loyalty. When Rogue steps in to save them both, her life hangs in the balance—pushing Wolverine to make a desperate choice to share his healing factor. Amid the chaos, Storm embraces a new look that leaves Kitty Pryde stunned, and Mariko’s wedding to Logan is abruptly called off, leaving the future uncertain.
In "Romances," the X-Men navigate tangled relationships as Kitty Pryde shares a tender moment with Colossus, while Scott Summers and Madelyne Pryor solidify their engagement. The story follows their journey to Scott’s cabin in Alaska, where the quiet retreat quickly unravels as tensions rise and the past resurfaces—especially when Madelyne’s transformation takes an unexpected and dangerous turn.
In "Decisions," Cyclops and his new wife, Madelyne Pryor, set off on their honeymoon, only to see their dreamy escape turn into a desperate fight for survival when their plane crashes into the ocean—where a monstrous octopus rises from the depths to hunt them. With the X-Men scattered and the world unaware, this moment of intimate peril forces both of them to confront what they truly value, even as danger closes in from the dark waters.
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↩ Reprints The Uncanny X-Men #168 (1983), The Uncanny X-Men #169 (1983), The Uncanny X-Men #170 (1983), The Uncanny X-Men #171 (1983), The Uncanny X-Men #172 (1983), The Uncanny X-Men #173 (1983), The Uncanny X-Men #174 (1983), The Uncanny X-Men #175 (1983), The Uncanny X-Men #176 (1983)
Reprinted in X-Men: Danger Room Battle Archives #[nn] (1996), X-Men: Klassiska serier av Chris Claremont #[nn] (2006), The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus #3 (2016), X-Men: From the Ashes #[nn] (2021)
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