X-Men: Emperor Vulcan #[nn]
"Emperor Vulcan [Part 1]" marks a pivotal moment in the X-Men universe, as Chris Yost and artist Paco Diaz Luque launch a high-stakes saga where the Shi'ar Empire fractures under the rise of Emperor Vulcan. With the Starjammers in custody and Havok torn between vengeance and salvation, the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance. Billy Tan’s striking cover captures the weight of this turning point, as the Shi'ar desert their empress for a ruler willing to burn the old order to ash.
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The Sky'ar find themselves in a state of confusion. Although Rachel tries to stop it, Vulcan uses a star to destroy the remaining Sky'ar Tal fleet. The Imperial Guard capture the Starjammers. Havok has it out with Vulcan and gains the upper hand but finds himself forced to choose between taking his brother's life or saving the Starjammers from Deathbird. The Shi'ar desert Lilandra and flock to Emperor Vulcan as being a leader who will do anything it takes to get the job done. With Vulcan in power and the Starjammers captured, the future for Havok and his friends looks very bleak indeed.
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