What’s next for the X-Men after the most shocking betrayal in their history? Onslaught is defeated! But Professor X has been arrested, and mutant prejudice is at an all-time high. Cannonball and Iceman infiltrate Graydon Creed’s anti-mutant presidential campaign, but will their investigation put Iceman’s family in the crosshairs? And what happens when Creed is targeted for death? As the bigoted Friends of Humanity assault mutants worldwide, the X-Men must deal with their newest teammate: Joseph, the amnesiac Magneto! Plus: With the Fantastic Four presumed dead in Onslaught’s attack, can the X-Men help the orphaned Franklin Richards? The Brotherhood strikes – with Cyclops’ brother Havok leading the villains! Joseph wrestles with Magneto’s bloody legacy! Bishop’s past is finally revealed! Beast ties up loose ends! And can Juggernaut escape the crimson prison that Onslaught trapped him in? Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #338-340, UNCANNY X-MEN ANNUAL ’96-97, X-MEN (1991) #58-61, X-MEN ANNUAL ’97, X-MEN UNLIMITED (1993) #12-15, X-FACTOR (1986) #130, MAGNETO (1996) #1-4, XSE #1-4, BEAST #1-3, JUGGERNAUT (1997) #1 and material from MARVEL HOLIDAY SPECIAL (1996) #1.

Language: English
Page Count: 848
Size (in inches): 7.25 x 10.88
Size (in cm): 18.42 x 27.62
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels – Superheroes (See Also Fiction – Superheroes)
Creator(s): (W) Scott Lobdell; Marvel Various (A) Joe Madureira; Marvel Various (CA) Steve Epting
On-Sale Date: June 24, 2025

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Omars Take

1. A Must-Have for X-Men Fans Looking to Fill the Gaps
Omar points out that this era of X-Men wasnt always easy to track down in collected formand that Marvel originally didnt plan to make this a standalone omnibus. Thanks to fan feedback, they packed everything in.

This I originally announced as a one-and-done omnibus that would also include the Trial of Gambit and other storiesbut because of a certain channel, because of certain viewers that kept finding things to add, Marvel decided to split it into two books. So it doesnt leave anything out. Everything is in here.

2. Character Moments That Hit Hard
Omar puts strong emphasis on the emotional core of the book: the quiet but powerful character moments that ripple out of the Onslaught fallout.

This is a really beautiful issue that focuses on the relationship between Iceman and his father. In previous issues we saw their relationship wasnt the best, and Rogue even confronts his father about being a bigot But now Bobby sees him trying to protect him. He kind of sees him as a hero.
Its the story of Joseph trying to find out who he is. Is he really the master of magnetism? The leader of the Acolytes? Theres this power struggle between him and Fabian Cortez while Exodus just knows that he is Magneto.
Bishop is still trying to adapt to this new era after the revelation of who Onslaught was. He feels like he failed his whole purpose.

3. Extras and Art That Go Beyond the Norm
Beyond the story, Omar is clearly delighted by the extras and visual presentation. He calls out the inclusion of X-Men Magazine content between issues and gives special praise to early Jim Cheung and Joe Madureira art.

In between pages, you have all these extras from X-Men Magazine. Not every issue, but a lot of them. That was something I didnt pick up on when I read these back in the day.
I love Jim Cheung now, but this erathis is my kind of Jim Cheung. Its simple, its got this anime flair to it. I really enjoyed this stuff.
Look at those thick inks from Joe Mad I love that everything is in here.