Dates
- Cover date
- November 1996
- On sale
- September 25, 1996
- Pages
- 36
Editions and covers (2)
Copies of #1 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.
- Direct edition$1.95 cover
Direct
No UPC barcode in the corner box: direct editions show artwork, a logo or a blank box there.
Barcode 75960603680600111
Source ↗ - Newsstand edition$1.99 cover
Newsstand
A UPC barcode in the cover's corner box.
Barcode 00928103680701
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Creators
pencils: Kelley Jones, Ariel Olivetti, Ron Frenzinks: John Beatty, Ariel Olivetti, George Pérezletters: Richard Starkings, Comicraftscript: Peter Milligan, Jorge Gonzálezcolors: Brad Vancata, Graphic Color Works, Kevin Somersediting: Comicraft
Stories
- Return of the Messiah · 22 pages
Joseph decides to try and uncover his past as Magneto. Joseph searches for portions of Avalon and runs into the Acolytes who believe their savior has returned. Exodus puts his plans into motion to launch New Avalon which would kill millions of people in the process. Cortez convinces Joseph to impersonate Magneto to stop Exodus' mad plan.
Reprinted in
X-Men: Onslaught Aftermath Omnibus (2025)