Extraordinary X-Men Annual

Marvel’s 2016 annual for Extraordinary X-Men, a single-issue done-in-one by writer Ollie Masters and artist Carlo Barberi, offers a self-contained side story during the team’s post-Secret Wars era. It spotlights a lesser-seen corner of the X-Men’s world, delivering a tight, character-focused tale that complements the main series without requiring deep continuity knowledge. A quick, satisfying read for fans of the franchise’s quieter moments.