The Uncanny X-Men #228

The Uncanny X-Men #228, published in April 1988, serves as a pivotal chapter in the aftermath of the Fall of the Mutants crossover event. Written by Chris Claremont with cover art by Marc Silvestri, the issue focuses on the team's displacement and psychological toll after their supposed deaths in Dallas. It captures a transitional period for the title, moving away from the sprawling team dynamics of the mid-eighties toward the more fractured, globe-trotting narratives that defined the late eighties run.

Marc Silvestri’s work on this era of X-Men is noted for its fluid, dramatic anatomy and darker atmospheric tone, which complemented Claremont's increasingly character-driven writing. Issue 228 is particularly regarded by collectors for its iconic cover featuring Wolverine in the Australian Outback, a setting that defined the X-Men's status quo for several years. The issue was received as a solid bridge between major arcs, reinforcing the series' reputation for serialized, high-stakes storytelling during the Bronze Age of comics.