The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #356 (Marvel Comics 1998)

Experience a pivotal moment in the X-Men saga with The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #356 (Marvel Comics, 1998). This 38-page, full-color installment brings the original X-Men back together at Scott and Jean's cabin in Alaska, where they reflect on the past and weigh what lies ahead for the team. The tension between memories and futures unfolds as a mysterious plague of black birds descends on the town, amplifying the emotional gravity of their reunion. Back at home, Wolverine (Wolvie) reaches a decisive turning point as Karl Lykos is handed over to SHIELD, shaping future confrontations and alliances.

Creative team

• Cover by Chris Bachalo and Tim Townsend
• Script by Steve Seagle
• Pencils by Chris Bachalo
• Inks by Tim Townsend

What makes this issue stand out

• Applies a intimate, character-driven focus as the original X-Men convene after a long separation
• Blends personal dialogue with atmospheric, otherworldly elements—black birds that weave into the town’s mood
• Key moment in Wolverine’s arcs with Karl Lykos’s fate advancing SHIELD connections

Product details

• Pages: 38
• Color: Full color
• Publisher: Marvel Comics
• Year: 1998
• Price: $1.99
• Series: The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1
• Issue: #356