The Uncanny X-Men #491
2007
- Series
- The Uncanny X-Men
- Issue
- 491
- Cover date
- Dec 1, 2007
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The Uncanny X-Men #491 was published in late 2007 as part of the 'Messiah Complex' crossover event. This storyline was a significant moment in the franchise's history, designed to unify the scattered X-Men titles and address the consequences of the 'Decimation' period, where the mutant population had been reduced to a fraction of its former size. The narrative centers on the birth of the first mutant since M-Day, triggering a frantic race between mutant factions, human authorities, and the villainous Purifiers to secure the child.
The issue features scripts by Ed Brubaker and art by Salvador Larroca. Larroca, known for his polished and realistic aesthetic, contributed to the grounded, high-stakes tone that characterized this era of the series. The work was received as a pivotal installment in the broader crossover, serving as a bridge that expanded the scope of the battle and maintained the urgent, cinematic pace established in the preceding chapters of the event.
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