X-Men #28

Published in January 1967, X-Men #28 represents a significant moment during the Silver Age of Marvel Comics, a period defined by the rapid expansion of the Marvel Universe under the editorial guidance of Stan Lee. This issue was crafted during the tenure of writer Roy Thomas and artist Werner Roth, who took over the title to navigate the team's evolution. The story arc continues the struggle of the mutant team as they face the threat of the Banshee, a character who would eventually become a staple of the X-Men mythos.

The creative direction for this era focused on balancing interpersonal melodrama with the growing global stakes of the mutant struggle. Werner Roth, often working under the pseudonym Jay Gavin, utilized a clean, traditional illustrative style that prioritized clear action sequences and expressive character work. While the series was still establishing its long-term commercial footing during this time, the issue is remembered today for its contribution to building the foundational lore and rogues' gallery that would define the franchise's monumental success in later decades.