The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #459 (Marvel Comics 2005) Alan Davis Regular

Written by Chris Claremont, with pencils and cover by Alan Davis, The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #459 (Marvel Comics, 2005) closes the Savage Land saga in spectacular fashion. Titled "ON ICE!", this 40-page marvel delivers the thrilling conclusion as strange new foes move to claim Earth—and they intend to use the X-Men to do it. The merry mutants must forge uneasy alliances to stop the only enemies they aren't a match for—their own teammates! Guest-starring Ka-Zar, Part 5 (of 5).

What makes this issue stand out

• Ends the Savage Land adventure with a high-stakes finale that reshapes team dynamics
• Alan Davis handles both pencils and cover, delivering distinctive linework and composition
• Ka-Zar guest-star expands the Savage Land crossovers and adds a primal, twists-of-fate dynamic
• Focus on internal conflict as the X-Men confront the dangerous idea of using the team against itself
• 40-page Marvel comic with a classic early-2000s X-Men tone and storytelling

Details

• Series: The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1
• Issue: #459
• Publication year: 2005
• Writer: Chris Claremont
• Pencils & Cover: Alan Davis
• Guest-starring: Ka-Zar
• Format: Regular cover
• Pages: 40
• Cover price: $2.25
• Arc: Savage Land conclusion (Part 5 of 5)