Exiles #1

Exiles #1 was published by Marvel Comics in August 2001, serving as the debut of a series that explored the Marvel Multiverse. Created by writer Judd Winick and artist Mike McKone, the title focused on a rotating team of characters assembled from various alternate realities to fix broken timelines. This premise allowed Marvel to utilize familiar heroes in drastically different circumstances, providing a fresh narrative perspective during a period when the publisher was looking to diversify its storytelling scope beyond the primary 616 universe.

The design of the book emphasized the 'fish out of water' dynamic, with Mike McKone’s dynamic linework helping to ground the often surreal and high-concept shifts between realities. The series was met with a positive critical reception for its willingness to allow major character developments and permanent consequences, which were relatively rare in serialized superhero comics at the time. Its success helped establish a cult following for the Exiles property, leading to a long-running tenure for the original creative team.