X-Man #4

X-Man #4 was published in 1995 as part of the Age of Apocalypse crossover event, a sprawling narrative that temporarily replaced the core X-Men titles. The series follows Nate Grey, a powerful mutant from an alternate timeline who found himself displaced in the primary Marvel Universe. This issue was written by Jeph Loeb with interior art by Steve Skroce, continuing the gritty, high-stakes tone established during the character’s introduction.

The design of the X-Man series was heavily influenced by the aesthetic trends of 1990s comics, emphasizing kinetic action and the intense, brooding protagonist archetype. Steve Skroce’s visual style provided a distinct energy to the book, helping to flesh out Nate Grey’s unique psychic abilities and his struggle to navigate a world that was unfamiliar to him. At the time of its release, the title served as a significant vehicle for Marvel to explore the long-term consequences of the Age of Apocalypse storyline.