The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #402 (Marvel Comics 2002)

The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #402 (Marvel Comics 2002)

Cover art by Ron Garney; writer Joe Casey; pencils by Ron Garney; inks by Mark Morales. In this 44-page Marvel Comics issue (plus ads), the X-Men face a high-stakes confrontation that blends political intrigue with blistering action.

The setup centers on a militant X-Corps summoned to Berlin to quell a destructive mutant battle. As the X-Men arrive, they confront a twist: Banshee has recruited known criminals into his new faction, raising questions about loyalty, leadership, and what motivates this unlikely alliance—and how it will reshape the balance of power in the mutant world.

• Clash between the X-Men and the X-Corps set against a tense Berlin backdrop
• Exploration of loyalties, manipulation, and the consequences of Banshee’s controversial recruitment
• Vibrant action and bold character moments brought to life by Garney’s pencils and Morales’s inks

Format and details:

• 44 pages, with ads
• Catalog: 7-59606-02461-2-40211 | Marvel PG
• Cover price: $2.25

Ideal for readers who crave character-driven conflict, geopolitical tension within the X-Men universe, and a European-setting entry that expands the ongoing saga of the X-Men’s moral and strategic dilemmas.