X-Man #4
In "The Art of War," Nate returns from a personal reckoning with Sinister, whose manipulation of his past has left deep scars. With Forge gone and his father figure lost, Nate turns his focus toward Apocalypse, setting a course that will test his resolve and redefine his path. Written by Jeph Loeb and illustrated by Steve Skroce, with cover by Steve Skroce and Bud LaRosa, this pivotal issue marks a turning point in Nate’s journey.
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Sinister tries to placate Nate by sharing his hand in the boy's origin, but after having Forge, his father figure, killed by Essex, Nate returns the favor by taking down Sinister. After a brief meeting with his parents, Nate goes after Apocalypse.
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