The Uncanny X-Men #436

The Uncanny X-Men #436 was published in 2003 as part of the overarching 'The New Age' relaunch of the X-Men franchise. This issue serves as the second installment of the 'She Lies with Angels' story arc, which was written by Chuck Austen and illustrated by Salvador Larroca. During this era, Marvel Comics sought to revitalize the title by shifting the team's focus toward a more grounded, soap-opera-influenced narrative structure that prioritized character-driven subplots alongside traditional superhero conflicts.

Salvador Larroca’s pencils for this issue reflect the sleek, modern aesthetic that defined his tenure on the series during the early 2000s. His work on this run is often noted for its digital polish and cinematic staging, which were intended to update the visual identity of the X-Men for a contemporary audience. While the run as a whole remains a subject of intense debate among long-term fans due to its experimental character arcs, the issue represents a definitive moment in the transition period between the Grant Morrison era and the subsequent relaunch led by Chris Claremont.