X-Men: Gold, Vol. 2 #5A (Marvel Comics 2017) Ardian Syaf Regular

X-Men: Gold, Vol. 2 #5A (Marvel Comics, 2017) – Regular Ardian Syaf Cover

In this pivotal X-Men arc from the X-Men: Gold era, writer Marc Guggenheim threads a tense confrontation with a redesigned Sentinel—the 0101 model—whose programming proves deadlier with each generation. The X-Men race to halt the perfect mutant-killing machine before it executes its directive, all while confronting a chilling question: are they the hunters… or the hunted?

With art by R. B. Silva and a cover by Ardian Syaf, this 36-page, full-color issue captures the fast-paced urgency and emotional gravity of the saga. A must-have for collectors and dedicated X-Men fans alike, it blends high-stakes action with character-driven moments that deepen the ongoing X-Men: Gold storyline.

Key details

• 36 pages, full color
• Writer: Marc Guggenheim
• Artist: R. B. Silva
• Cover: Ardian Syaf
• Series: X-Men: Gold, Vol. 2
• Universe: Marvel Comics
• Rated: T+
• Cover price: $3.99

Why read this issue: it heightens the Sentinel threat while delivering sharp character dynamics and a nail-biting clash that stands out within the Marvel X-Men lineup of 2017.