X-Men, Les étranges #17

"Opération Doomsmith" marks a pivotal moment in the X-Men's saga, as Scott Summers grapples with the aftermath of Phoenix's death, his grief threatening to unravel the team. With Moira MacTaggert settling into the mansion and Lang's ruthless pursuit of the Armageddon Project escalating, tensions explode when Scott's rage unleashes an alien demon upon the X-Men. Written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Dave Cockrum, with inks by Sam Grainger and Jack Abel, and colors by Elaine Lee, this 1990 issue delivers a raw, character-driven storm. The cover, by Arthur Adams, captures the turmoil in bold, dynamic lines.