Ultimate X-Men #64

Ultimate X-Men #64 was published in 2006 as part of the Marvel Comics Ultimate line, an imprint launched in 2000 to modernize and reimagine classic Marvel characters for a new generation of readers without the weight of decades of continuity. This specific issue falls within the 'Magnetic North' story arc, a pivotal narrative that explores the political and moral complexities of Magneto and his brotherhood in a world that fears mutantkind.

The issue features art by Salvador Larroca and writing by Mike Carey. Larroca’s clean, realistic aesthetic was a hallmark of the Ultimate X-Men visual identity, intended to distinguish the series from the more stylized, traditional superhero art found in the mainstream 616 universe. Upon release, the issue was noted by readers for its focus on the strategic maneuvering of Magneto and the high-stakes sociopolitical tension that Carey consistently emphasized throughout his tenure on the title.