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The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #485 (Marvel Comics 2007) Billy Tan Regular
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The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #485 — Regular Billy Tan Cover (2007)
Written by ED BRUBAKER; Pencils and Cover by BILLY TAN. Part 11 (of 12) in the arc “The Rise and Fall of the Shi'ar Empire.” War rages across the Shi'Ar Empire as Emperor D'Ken returns and his new right-hand man, Vulcan, plans on doing some truly terrible things to Charles Xavier. The X-Men and Starjammers are en route to save him. This could turn into a suicide mission quicker than you can say M'Kraan!
- 36 pages
- Rated T+
- Cover price $2.99
Why this issue stands out
- Key installment in a major Shi’ar Empire saga, bridging toward the climactic finale in Part 12.
- Art and cover by Billy Tan, delivering crisp space-opera visuals that heighten the epic stakes.
- Brubaker’s storytelling blends political intrigue with high-stakes superhero action, advancing Xavier’s crisis and the mutant ensemble’s alliances.
- Introduces and escalates threats from Vulcan and the returning D'Ken, shaping the trajectory for the X‑Men's next moves and the Starjammers' involvement.