New X-Men #151

New X-Men #151, published in 2004, represents the final issue of the acclaimed run spearheaded by writer Grant Morrison. This story arc, titled 'Planet X,' served as a controversial and explosive conclusion to Morrison's multi-year tenure, which had radically transformed the X-Men mythos by emphasizing a more modern, fashion-forward, and morally complex interpretation of the team. The issue is historically significant for its depiction of Magneto's dramatic return and the subsequent devastation of the Xavier Institute, effectively dismantling the status quo Morrison had spent years building.

The issue features artwork by Marc Silvestri, who returned to the franchise to provide a stark, heavy-inked aesthetic that contrasted with the previous artists' styles on the series. Silvestri’s design approach focused on the visceral aftermath of the conflict, emphasizing the psychological and physical wreckage left in the wake of the battle. Upon its release, the issue was met with intense debate among the fan community regarding the treatment of key characters and the definitive nature of the narrative shifts, cementing its place as a pivotal, if divisive, moment in early 2000s Marvel history.