X-Force #100

X-Force #100 was released in 2000 during a transitional period for the X-Men family of titles. As part of a milestone anniversary, the issue aimed to synthesize years of complex character arcs and team dynamics that had evolved since the series' inception in the early 1990s. The narrative centered on the evolving leadership of the team and the shifting political landscape within the Marvel mutant universe, serving as a reflection of the more grounded, character-focused storytelling trends prevalent in late-nineties comics.

The issue featured work by artist Jim Cheung and writer Joe Pruett. Cheung’s design approach favored a clean, dynamic style that helped modernize the team's aesthetic while honoring the gritty roots of the Liefeld-era original. Upon its release, the issue was received as a standard celebratory milestone, praised by contemporary readers for its accessible art and for successfully wrapping up several long-running subplots that had defined the team's direction for the preceding two years.