Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 4 #8 (Marvel Comics 2016)

Uncanny X‑Men, Vol. 4 #8 (Marvel Comics, 2016) delivers a brutal chapter in the Apocalypse Wars saga. Written by Cullen Bunn with art by Ken Lashley and a cover by Greg Land, this 28-page, full-color issue pushes the X‑Men into high-stakes territory as loyalties are tested and past relationships resurface.

Fearing their teammate Archangel has again fallen under Apocalypse’s sway, Psylocke and Magneto launch a mission to bring him back. The journey forces Psylocke to confront a complicated history when she comes face-to-face with Fantomex. Across New York, Sabretooth and M uncover a horrifying discovery deep in the Morlock tunnels, while a ghost from M’s past resurfaces with dangerous implications for both of them.

What makes this issue stand out

• Apocalypse Wars tie-in that expands the larger event with personal betrayal, shifting alliances, and grim discoveries.
• Dynamic character interplay between Psylocke, Magneto, Archangel, Fantomex, Sabretooth, and M that adds emotional weight to the action.
• New revelations set against the claustrophobic, dangerous Morlock tunnels, heightening the suspense and stakes.
• Art by Ken Lashley paired with a Greg Land cover, delivering a distinct visual tone for this pivotal chapter.

Specs

• Pages: 28
• Color: Full color
• Writer: Cullen Bunn
• Artist: Ken Lashley
• Cover: Greg Land
• Series: Uncanny X‑Men, Vol. 4 #8
• Publisher: Marvel Comics
• Year: 2016
• Price: $3.99
• Rating: T+