The X-Men vs. The Avengers #4

Published in 1987, X-Men vs. The Avengers was a four-part limited series written by Roger Stern and penciled by Marc Silvestri. The story emerged from the long-standing tension between the two teams regarding the fate of Magneto, who had been captured and was being held by the Avengers. The narrative was designed to explore the clashing ideologies of mutant supremacy and global superhero interventionism, serving as a significant crossover event during a period when Marvel was increasingly utilizing limited series to bridge disparate titles.

Marc Silvestri’s art provided a distinct, dynamic aesthetic that helped define the visual tone of the X-Men during the late 1980s. The series was met with interest from fans of the period, largely due to its focus on the moral ambiguity of Magneto’s trial and the physical confrontation between the two flagship teams. It remains a notable artifact of the era's editorial commitment to continuity and the escalation of interpersonal conflict among Marvel’s primary ensemble groups.