The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #475 (Marvel Comics 2006) Billy Tan Regular

The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #475 (Marvel Comics 2006) opens a bold new era for Marvel's mutants in a Direct Edition release. Written by Ed Brubaker, with pencils and a wraparound cover by Billy Tan, this issue marks the first chapter of a galaxy-spanning saga that reshapes the X-Men universe.

In "The Rise and Fall of the Shi'Ar Empire" Part 1, Brubaker—fresh off X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS—takes the helm, delivering a story that won’t just affect Earth, but will rock the foundations of the entire galaxy. Vulcan is out for revenge and has his sights set on the Shi'Ar Empire!

Why this issue matters for readers and collectors

• Ed Brubaker's first arc on The Uncanny X-Men, bringing a fresh narrative voice and long-term dramatic stakes
• Billy Tan provides dynamic pencils and a striking wraparound cover that teases the epic scale of the story
• A galaxy-spanning conflict that expands the X-Men's universe beyond Earth to confront the Shi'Ar Empire
• A perfect starting point for any new reader
• 36 pages of story with a Direct Edition release
• Cover price $2.99

Begin this high-stakes, galaxy-shaking X-Men journey today and see why this issue is a pivotal entry in the Brubaker/Tan era.