X-Treme X-Men #39

X-Treme X-Men #39, released in early 2004, represents the final installment of the original series written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by artist Igor Kordey. The series was launched in 2001 as part of a broader X-Men line restructuring, intended to follow a team of mutants operating outside the direct oversight of the Xavier Institute. By issue #39, the title was winding down as Marvel prepared to fold its narrative threads back into the main X-Men continuity under the 'X-Men Reload' initiative.

The creative direction for this final issue focused on resolving the 'God Loves, Man Kills II' storyline, serving as a thematic conclusion to Claremont's long-running exploration of mutant-human relations. Igor Kordey’s work on the title was often noted for its unconventional, gritty aesthetic, which frequently polarized readers at the time. While the series experienced fluctuating reception throughout its run, this concluding issue is recognized as a formal wrap-up that paved the way for the characters' reintegration into the core X-Men titles.