X-Man #25

X-Man #25, released in March 1997, arrived during a tumultuous period for Marvel Comics as the publisher navigated the aftermath of the Onslaught crossover event. This issue features the protagonist Nate Grey, an alternate-reality version of Cable, as he attempts to navigate a world that is not his own. The narrative was helmed by writer Terry Kavanagh with interior art provided by Roger Cruz, who was known at the time for a dynamic, stylized approach that helped define the visual identity of the 1990s X-Men spin-off titles.

The cover art, executed by Steve Skroce, reflects the period's preference for high-stakes, intense character-driven imagery. The story itself focuses on the deep psychological toll of Nate Grey's displacement and his ongoing struggle with his immense, often uncontrollable mutant abilities. While the series as a whole struggled to maintain the sales momentum of core X-Men titles, issue #25 remains a notable point in the character's publication history for its focus on the isolation inherent to the X-Man persona.