X-Treme X-Men #36

X-Treme X-Men #36 was published in 2003 as part of the final arc of Chris Claremont's tenure on the title. The series was launched in 2001 as a spin-off designed to operate outside the traditional X-Men team structure, focusing on a group of mutants operating internationally and separated from the main school-based narrative. This particular issue follows the 'Schism' storyline, which served as a bridge between the series' experimental tone and the broader continuity requirements of the X-Men line at the time.

The issue features art by Igor Kordey, whose distinctive, gritty, and often polarizing aesthetic defined much of the visual identity of the series during this period. Kordey's work on the title was noted for its unconventional panel layouts and heavy use of shadow, which reflected the darker, more espionage-oriented themes Claremont intended for this iteration of the team. While the series received mixed critical reactions due to the departure from traditional house styles, it remains a notable example of the creative freedom afforded to writers during the early 2000s Marvel era.