X-Men #197

X-Men #197 was published by Marvel Comics in September 1985 as part of the Uncanny X-Men series. This period in the series, written by Chris Claremont with art by John Romita Jr. and Dan Green, occurred during the aftermath of the Secret Wars II crossover and focused on the team's internal tensions following the departure of several key members. The narrative specifically deals with the aftermath of the team's public perception issues and the ongoing psychological strain placed on the mutants living at the Xavier Institute.

The cover art, illustrated by John Romita Jr., captures a tense moment featuring the team’s expanded roster of the time, reflecting the grittier, more serialized storytelling approach Claremont utilized throughout the mid-1980s. The issue is noted by collectors for its role in the long-running subplot involving the team's relationship with the United States government and the specific character dynamics between Professor X and his students during this era of complex geopolitical storylines.