X-Force #91

Published in July 1999 during the post-Onslaught era of the X-Men line, X-Force #91 represents a transitional period for the title. Following the creative shakeups that defined the late nineties, this issue features the work of writer John Francis Moore and artist Jim Cheung, who sought to refine the team's dynamics after the squad had drifted from their initial paramilitary roots toward a more nomadic, underground existence.

The narrative within this issue focuses on the fallout of the team's ongoing conflicts and internal shifts, reflecting the era's emphasis on character-driven storytelling over the high-octane spectacle of the early nineties. Jim Cheung's pencils were particularly well-regarded for providing a cleaner, more fluid aesthetic that helped ground the complex, evolving interpersonal relationships of the X-Force roster during a time when the broader Marvel universe was undergoing significant editorial restructuring.