The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #408 (Marvel Comics 2002)

The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #408 (Marvel Comics 2002)

Written by Joe Casey with pencils by Sean Phillips, and featuring cover art by Sean Phillips, this 36-page Marvel Comics issue delivers a tense, street-level X-Men thriller with striking visuals.

The scoop: How can the X-Men catch the Vanisher? There’s a new high on the street — a drug that is immediately addictive and inevitably fatal. The source of this body-altering drug is nearly uncatchable: a man who can disappear at will. The X-Men have already stopped one of his operations, but what will it take to shut down the Vanisher for good?

What makes this issue stand out

• A pulse-pounding pursuit centered on the elusive Vanisher, blending action with a dangerous, real-world drug menace.
• Art by Sean Phillips paired with Joe Casey’s writing creates a sharp, modern X-Men atmosphere.
• A tightly plotted, self-contained story set within The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1, offering a focused, high-stakes narrative.

Format & details

• Pages: 36 (with ads)
• Cover price: $2.25
• Year: 2002
• Series: The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1