The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #440 (Marvel Comics 2004) Direct Edition

Experience a pivotal chapter in the X-Men saga with The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1, #440 (Direct Edition) from Marvel Comics, published in 2004. This release continues the gripping arc surrounding UNCANNY X-MEN #439 & 440, delivering a dramatic blend of action, emotion, and high-stakes storytelling.

Written by Chuck Austen with cover and pencils by Salvador Larroca, this installment belongs to the "She Lies with Angels" storyline (pt. 4 of 5). The X-Men find themselves caught between an ages-old family feud, as two young lovers—a human and a mutant—are separated by loyalties and forces beyond their control. The result is a tense, character-driven chapter that pushes relationships and loyalties to the breaking point.

• Includes UNCANNY X-MEN #439 & #440
• Format: Direct Edition
• Writer: Chuck Austen
• Artist (cover & pencils): Salvador Larroca
• Story arc: "She Lies with Angels" (part 4 of 5)
• Pages: 36 pages per issue
• Cover price: $2.25 per issue

What makes this edition stand out is Larroca’s expressive art paired with Austen’s storytelling, capturing the tension of forbidden love within a feud that threatens everything the X-Men stand for. It’s a must-have for collectors seeking a definitive moment in early-2000s Marvel, offering a tight, emotionally charged narrative that resonates beyond the splashy superhero action.