X-Men #26

Published in November 1966, X-Men #26 was written by Roy Thomas and illustrated by Werner Roth under the pseudonym Jay Gavin. This issue continued the team's ongoing struggle against the forces of Magneto and his Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, a central narrative thread that defined the title's early Silver Age run. The story captures the transitional era of the X-Men, moving toward the more character-driven conflicts that would later define the franchise under writers like Chris Claremont.

The cover art, executed by Werner Roth, reflects the house style of mid-sixties Marvel Comics, emphasizing dramatic action poses and bold color palettes to attract readers on newsstands. While issue #26 is often viewed as a standard installment within the broader X-Men catalog, it is representative of the evolving efforts by Stan Lee and his collaborators to balance high-stakes superhero adventure with the interpersonal drama of young mutants navigating a hostile society.