The X-Men #68

Published in March 1970, The X-Men #68 serves as a pivotal bridge in the series' history. It marks the final issue of the original run to feature new material before the title transitioned into a reprint-only format for several years. This period represented a commercial nadir for the franchise, as the original mutant team struggled to find an audience, eventually leading to the title's cancellation as a primary monthly series until the successful 1975 relaunch.

The issue features cover art by Neal Adams and interior art by Don Heck, continuing the visual style established during the late Silver Age. The story, written by Roy Thomas, concludes the narrative arc featuring the Savage Land, reflecting the editorial push to experiment with different environments and stakes to revitalize interest in the characters. Despite the creative efforts of Adams and Thomas, the issue remains a quiet end to a chapter, valued primarily by historians for its role as the conclusion of the initial X-Men saga.