X-Men: Phoenix #3

Name: X-Men: Phoenix #3
Brand: Marvel

Mar 2000 · Marvel · 2.50 USD; 3.75 CAD

“Askani Rising Conclusion: Sacrifice”

In "Askani Rising Conclusion: Sacrifice," Rachel and her Askani Clan face their final stand against Nero in the frozen wastes of Antarctica, where the weight of destiny and sacrifice hangs in the air. Written by John Moore and brought to life by Pascal Alixe’s striking interior art, this pivotal X-Men: Phoenix issue delivers a haunting, emotionally charged climax that redefines what it means to wield the Phoenix Force. The cover by Kevin Maguire and Mark McKenna captures the moment’s intensity, a stark visual echo of the story’s quiet, powerful resolution.

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writer John Moore · artist Pascal Alixe · inker John Czop · inker Milgrom · inker Pepoy · colorist Gloria Vasquez · colorist Atomic Paintbrush · letterer Heisler/Revenge Graphics · artist Alan Evans · cover Kevin Maguire, Mark McKenna

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Cast · 20 characters

Aaron Stack Ahab Blaquesmith Ch'vayre Diamanda Nero Diogenes Chang Human Torch Johnny Storm Mysterio Peter Parker Phoenix Quentin Beck Rachel Summers Roderick Campbell Sanctity Spider-Man Squy'rr Uatu Watcher X-51

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writer John Moore

artist Pascal Alixe

inker John Czop

inker Milgrom

inker Pepoy

colorist Gloria Vasquez

colorist Atomic Paintbrush

letterer Heisler/Revenge Graphics

artist Alan Evans

cover pencils Kevin Maguire

cover inks Mark McKenna

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Rachel and her Askani Clan have a final confrontation with Nero in Antarctica and Rachel saves the day by giving Nero exactly what she wants: the power of the Phoenix.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).