The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #426 (Marvel Comics 2003)

The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #426 (Marvel Comics, 2003) stands out as a landmark moment in the X-Men saga, delivering one of the year’s most pivotal events.

• Story & moments: Part 2 of the "Sacred Vows" arc, set against two special X-Men events in June. An X-Men wedding unfolds, with new loves blooming and old ties forever severed, marking a watershed moment for the team and its dynamics.
• Creative team & debut: Chuck Austen writes, Philip Tan pencils, with covers by Phillip Tan and Randy Green. This issue marks Phillip Tan’s UNCANNY debut, introducing readers to a fresh artistic vision that fans quickly noticed as a rising standout.
• Format & pages: 44 pages with ads, published in FC/MARVEL format. Cover price listed at $2.25.
• Collector context: Following last month’s 25-cent issue, this installment continues the momentum and deepens reader investment in the ongoing story and relationships.
• Identifiers: UPC: 5960602461-42511; UPC: 5960602461-42611.

Whether you’re a long-time reader tracing the wedding-themed turning points or a new reader drawn in by Phillip Tan’s UNCANNY debut, this issue delivers a dramatic, character-rich chapter with a bold artistic shift that distinguishes it from earlier X-Men arcs.