X-Men: First Class #13
In "Rise, Robot, Rise," Professor X takes a bold step by welcoming the highly advanced Machine Man into the X-Men, testing whether a synthetic mind can truly belong among mutants. With Angel gone and the team reeling from change, this pivotal issue explores identity, trust, and what it means to be human—through the eyes of a robot learning to fight for something greater than code. Written by Jeff Parker and illustrated by Roger Cruz, with colors by Val Staples and letters by Nate Piekos, the cover by Cruz captures the moment the machine rises.
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With Angel off the team to pursue his own life, Professor X accepts super sophisticated robot Machine Man into the ranks to see if he can cut it as one of the X-Men.
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