X-Men #87

X-Men #87, released in July 1999, was part of the 'Magneto War' storyline during the Chris Claremont return era. The narrative focused on Magneto’s reclamation of the mutant sanctuary Avalon and his escalating conflict with the United Nations, a pivotal moment that redefined his status as a global geopolitical threat rather than a standard villain.

The issue features cover art by Adam Kubert, whose dynamic, gritty style defined the late 1990s aesthetic of the X-Men line. Inside, the story was written by Alan Davis, who also provided interior pencils, aiming to balance the complex, sprawling continuity of the X-Men with a focus on character-driven tension. It was received as a quintessential chapter in a transitional period for the title as the franchise navigated the conclusion of the nineties.