X-Men #25

Published in October 1993, X-Men #25 serves as a pivotal installment in the 'Fatal Attractions' crossover event. Written by Fabian Nicieza with iconic interior art by Andy Kubert, the issue was designed to deliver a high-stakes emotional climax to the long-standing tension between Professor Charles Xavier and Magneto. The creative team aimed to explore the darker implications of Magneto's philosophy, resulting in a visceral confrontation that permanently altered the status quo of the X-Men franchise.

The issue is most famous for its dramatic centerpiece, in which Magneto uses his powers to rip the adamantium skeleton from Wolverine's body. This bold creative choice was met with significant intensity from the fanbase, as it effectively sidelined one of Marvel's most popular characters for an extended period. The work solidified the 1990s era of X-Men as a time defined by high-impact, status-quo-shifting storytelling and remains a quintessential example of the period's dramatic artistic aesthetic.