The Uncanny X-Men #495
2008
- Series
- The Uncanny X-Men
- Issue
- 495
- Cover date
- Apr 1, 2008
- Story title
- X-Men: Divided - Part One
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The Uncanny X-Men #495 was published in 2008 as part of the 'Messiah Complex' aftermath, a pivotal crossover event that fundamentally altered the status quo of the X-Men franchise. Written by Ed Brubaker with artwork by Michael Choi and Sonia Oback, the issue focuses on the fallout following the decimation of the mutant population. The narrative explores the team's internal instability as they attempt to reconcile their place in a world where new mutants are no longer being born.
The design of this issue reflects the darker, more grounded aesthetic prevalent in Marvel comics during the late 2000s. Michael Choi's painted-style illustrations were highly regarded at the time for their atmospheric lighting and nuanced character expressions, which helped convey the heavy emotional weight of the post-crossover storyline. The issue is widely recognized by collectors as a transitional moment that set the stage for the 'Divided We Stand' story arc.
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