X-Men Adventures [III] #3

In "The Phoenix Saga, Part I: The Sacrifice," Professor X’s haunting vision sends the X-Men on a high-stakes mission aboard Peter Corbeau’s space shuttle to investigate the derelict Starcore station. Once there, they confront Eric the Red, who has seized control of the failing facility, forcing the team into a desperate fight for survival. As they flee the exploding station, Jean struggles to pilot the damaged shuttle back to Earth, her body strained by dangerous radiation. Written by Ralph Macchio and Mark Edens, with interior art by John Hebert and cover by John Hebert, this 1995 issue marks a pivotal moment in the X-Men’s journey, blending cosmic tension with personal sacrifice.