Ultimate X-Men #5 (Marvel Comics 2001)

Ultimate X-Men #5 (Marvel Comics 2001)

Cover by Andy Kubert. Art by Andy Kubert, Danny Miki & Joe Weems. In a shocking turn, one of Professor X's students betrays the X-Men after enduring persecution by humanity, and joins Magneto's Brotherhood. The betrayal not only tests the remaining team’s loyalties but also shifts the balance of power in Magneto's favor, driving the saga into uncharted emotional and strategic territory.

• 32 pages, with ads; printed on slick paper; cover price $2.25.
• Stunning interior art by Andy Kubert, Danny Miki & Joe Weems, plus a compelling cover by Kubert.
• Core twist: an X-Man defects to Magneto's Brotherhood, elevating stakes and redefining alliances.
• Critical buzz highlights Mark Millar's storytelling energy as a standout element, injecting bold attitude into the X-Men mythos.