Ultimate X-Men #3 (Marvel Comics 2001)

Ultimate X-Men #3 (Marvel Comics, 2001)

In this pivotal early entry to Marvel’s Ultimate X-Men, the heat inside the team rises as Magneto—the Master of Magnetism—unleashes his most daring assault yet. The tension isnifies as the X-Men contend with internal tempers while the wider threat to humanity escalates.

We’re pulled into Wolverine’s enigmatic presence as the story unfolds: Who is the mutant known as Wolverine? What is Weapon X? And why is Cyclops so suspicious of him? As Professor X struggles to prevent his fledgling team from tearing itself apart, Magneto’s calculated attack pushes the stakes to a breaking point.

The cover, illustrated by Adam Kubert, captures the dramatic upheaval at the heart of this Magneto-led arc and provides a striking visual entry into the storyline.

• Central question driving the issue: Wolverine’s origins and his Weapon X connection within the Ultimate X-Men world
• Magneto’s renewed assault reshapes the conflict between mutants and humans
• Professor X’s leadership is tested as the team’s cohesion fractures
• Collectible early-2000s Marvel moment with distinctive Art Kubert cover

Cover price: $2.25