The Uncanny X-Men #387

The Uncanny X-Men #387, published in November 2000, serves as the second installment of the 'Dream's End' crossover event. This narrative arc was designed to resolve lingering tensions between the X-Men and the mutant-hating Senator Robert Kelly, coinciding with the broader creative vision of Chris Claremont, who had recently returned to guide the flagship title. The story focuses on the high-stakes political maneuvering of the era, reflecting the series' persistent interest in the intersection of civil rights, prejudice, and the fragility of peace.

The interior artwork for this issue was provided by Salvador Larroca, whose polished, cinematic style defined the visual aesthetic of the X-Men titles during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Collaborating with Claremont, Larroca aimed to balance intense, dialogue-heavy sequences with the dynamic action expected of a mutant-centric comic. The issue was received as a standard piece of the period's continuity, contributing to the shift toward more modern, consequence-driven storytelling that defined the post-Age of Apocalypse era.