Uncanny X Men 423

Uncanny X Men 423 Cover A, Marvel Comics (Jul 2003)

25¢ Direct Edition. “HOLY WAR” Parts 1 (of 2): Just five days after the opening of X2, here’s the perfect jumping on point for X-Men fans old and new! A 25-cent issue that kicks off a brand new story arc starring X2’s Nightcrawler! The X-Men team leader faces his inner demons as he discovers a dark secret about his past! And will it lead to the death of some of those closest to the X-Men? Guest-starring Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Jubilee!

• Story: Chuck Austen
• Art: Ron Garney and Mark Morales
• Cover Art: Phillip Tan