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"Overture" kicks off a seismic chapter in the X-Cutioner's Song saga, with Xavier’s life hanging in the balance after the techno-organic virus takes hold. As Mr. Sinister brokers a dangerous trade for genetic material, Apocalypse stirs from his slumber, and Cable arrives from the future—facing suspicion for the shooting of Xavier. With X-Men and X-Factor hot on the trail of X-Force, the hunt quickly turns on its hunters. Written by Fabian Nicieza and brought to life by Andy Kubert’s dynamic art, with Mark Pennington’s inks, Marie Javins’ colors, and Lois Buhalis’ crisp lettering, this 1994 issue delivers high stakes and escalating tension. The cover by Joe Madureira and Terry Austin captures the storm brewing across the mutant landscape.
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Xavier is rapidly dying after being infected by the techno-organic virus. Mr. Sinister trades the captured Scott and Jean for mysterious genetic material. Apocalypse is woken up to deal with the events rocking the mutant world. Cable arrives from the future to find that he is wanted for the shooting of Xavier. The X-Men and X-Factor chase down X-Force before finding out that the hunters have become the hunted.
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