Why it's Hot:
- 3rd appearance of the Blob
- Origin of how Professor X lost the use of his legs
Synopsis:
In this pivotal issue, the Blob and Unus form a villainous alliance and impersonate the X-Men to commit crimes, sparking public outrage. Meanwhile, Cyclops faces a crisis of confidence and a fateful confrontation. Behind the scenes, the alien Lucifer manipulates events, leading to a harrowing mental attack that reveals his sinister past with Professor X. As Jean uses a mental-wave amplifier to connect with Xavier, readers are shown the moment he lost the use of his legs while battling Lucifer in Tibet. With Beast's invention restoring Xavier’s mobility, the X-Men launch a counteroffensive against an alien threat ready to conquer Earth.