Cover artwork by Leinil Francis Yu, from X-Men (Second Series) #111 (April 2001)

The Eve of Destruction is a X-Men storyline in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, focusing on the X-Men stopping Magneto from starting World War III, with the mutant army of Genosha. It was written by Scott Lobdell with art by Lenil Francis Yu, Salvador Larroca, and Tom Raney.

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Synopsis

"Prelude to Destruction - Tick, Tick, Tick... "

The prelude to this storyline begins with Trish Tilby, BNBC reporter, reporting on the state of affairs of the island nation of Genosha. The interview features Genosha's history, the Genoshan civil war, the Legacy Virus and its effects upon the mutate population of Genosha, and the details of Magento's rulership of Genosha. In the fictional Marvel Universe, the Legacy Virus was a devastating plague that ripped through the mutant population, killing hundreds, and mutating so that it affected baseline humans as well, until it was cured almost overnight by the sacrifice of Colossus. ...

Trish Tilby reporting from Genosha. Artwork by Leinil Francis Yu, from X-Men (Second Series) #111.

During the report, Trish Tilby interviews Sharon Carter, who states that S.H.I.E.L.D. is standing by to see what Magneto does. Dr. Henry McCoy is interviewed about the recent cure of the Legacy Virus and the possibility of Dr. Moira MacTaggert's involvement. Trish proceeded to talk with Captain America and the status of the Avengers. The report then focuses on Israeli agent, Sabra and her feelings about the entire situation. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1019x792, 150 KB) Summary Featured in this double page spread is Trish Tilby reporting from Genosha, from pages two and three of X-Men #111, with artwork by Leinil Francis Yu. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1019x792, 150 KB) Summary Featured in this double page spread is Trish Tilby reporting from Genosha, from pages two and three of X-Men #111, with artwork by Leinil Francis Yu. ... This article or section is missing references or citation of sources. ... Sharon Carter, alias Agent 13, is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ... S.H.I.E.L.D. (originally an acronym for Supreme Headquarters, International Espionage, Law-Enforcement Division, subsequently changed to Strategic Hazard Intervention, Espionage and Logistics Directorate) is a fictional counterterrorism and intelligence agency in the Marvel Universe that often deals with superhuman threats. ... Beast, sometimes called The Beast (real name: Dr. Hank McCoy), is a Marvel Comics superhero, a member of the X-Men. ... Dr. Moira Kinross MacTaggert (sometimes spelled MacTaggart, McTaggart, or McTaggert) is a fictional character appearing in X-Men stories in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Captain America, the alter ego of Steve Rogers (in some accounts Steven Grant Rogers), is a fictional superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. ... The Avengers are a superhero team, consisting of many of Marvel Comics most popular heroes. ... Sabra (Ruth Bat-Seraph) is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ...

The next feed shows Joanna Cargill, Genoshan ambassador of International mutant affairs, addressing the United Nations. She basically gives a statement that the other nations of the world, must fall in line, with Magneto's policies. The next segment came as a shocker, as Quicksilver was found on a Russian frigate. Apparently, the Genoshan freedom fighter was sent away from Genosha. Quicksilver apparently has no recollection about how he was able to leave the island nation. Charles Xavier is at the Xavier Institute for High Learning watching the report and is stunned at what he saw concerning Pietro. Joanna Cargill is a fictional mutant super villain in the Marvel Comics universe with super-strength (50 ton range) and steel-hard skin that gives her heavy resistance to physical injury and temperature extremes. ... United Nations - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Quicksilver (Pietro Maximoff) is a comic book supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Frigate is a name which has been used for several distinct types of warships at different times. ... Freedom fighter is a relativistic local term for those engaged in rebellion against an established government that is held to be oppressive and illegitimate. ... For the Brooklyn, NY rapper Professor X, see X-Clan. ... In the fictional Marvel Comics universe, the X-Mansion, the common name for the Xavier Mansion, is the base of operations and training site of the X-Men and the location of a school for mutant teenagers, the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, formerly Xaviers School for Gifted Youngsters. ...

After the segment on Quicksilver, Magneto is ready to give his exclusive interview to BNBC. Magneto states that he's ready to end the conflict between mutants and humans. He cannont stand idle no longer, and watch mutants being treated unfairly. If need be, Magneto states that he's ready to wipe out normal humans. After Magneto's statement, Trisha announces a rally will be held in Magda Square, tomorrow. Trish speculates that Magneto will show off a symbol of impending war, a rally cry of sorts. Trish ends with the report on how far humanity has come as a species, that our destiney is to destroy each other.

Then we return to the X-Mansion, we see that Xavier didn't enjoy the rest of the broadcast, as he's no longer in the mansion. All that remains in the empty room, is a broken wall, rubble, and the remains of Xavier's hover chair.

"From the Ashes of the Past... Still Another Genesis!"

Johanna Cargill is interrogated by government agents. Artwork by Salvador Larroca, from Uncanny X-Men #392.

Ambassador Johanna Cargill is held captive inside a room, inside the The Pentagon. She is being questioned by three government employees. Cargill is keeping her mouth shut, about Magneto's plans. During the interrogation, Cargill receives a telepathic image of Jean Grey. Jean tells Frenzy that she will be able to rescue her, without the knowledge of the government employees. Image File history File links Uncanny_X-Men_-392_P2_P3. ... Image File history File links Uncanny_X-Men_-392_P2_P3. ... Salvador Larroca is a comic book artist primarily known for his work on the X-Men. ... A pre-9/11 view of The Pentagon, looking east with the Potomac River and Washington Monument in the distance. ... Telepathy (from the Greek τηλε, tele, distant; and πάθεια, patheia, feeling) is the claimed ability of humans and other creatures to communicate information from one mind to another, without the use of extra tools such as speech or body language. ... Jean Grey, originally codenamed Marvel Girl and later Phoenix, is a Marvel Comics superhero best known as a member of the X-Men. ...

Later in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jean-Paul Beaubier is having a book signing for his new book, Born Normal. After an incident involving members of the crowd, Jean Grey telepathically talks to Northstar about the current state of his life. Jean asks him if he can stand by, while the world is on the brink of genetic war. Motto: Philadelphia maneto (Let brotherly love continue) Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Quaker City Map Political Statistics Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 County Philadelphia County Mayor John F. Street (D) Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 369 km² (143 mi²) 350 km² (135 mi²) 20... This article is about the Marvel Comics superhero. ...

Cover to Uncanny X-Men #392 (May 2001). Cover artwork by Salvador Larroca.

In Boston, Massachusetts, there's a protest outside an apartment building. The protest is about the mutant inside the building. The angry mob grabs Hector Rendoza and attempts to beat him, until they're stopped by the telepathic powers of Jean Grey. Jean tells him that he is needed. Hector agrees to help Phoenix. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (526x792, 492 KB)Cover to Uncanny X-Men #392. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (526x792, 492 KB)Cover to Uncanny X-Men #392. ... Salvador Larroca is a comic book artist primarily known for his work on the X-Men. ... Nickname: City on a Hill, Beantown, The Hub (of the Solar System), Athens of America Official website: www. ... An apartment building, block of flats or tenement is a multi-unit dwelling made up of several (generally four or more) apartments (US) or flats (UK). ... Categories: Possible copyright violations ...

In Brooklyn, New York, three men are sitting in the back of a bakery. From the conversation of the three men, it appears they are involved in organized crime. A young man, named Paulie Provensano, interrupts their conversation and enters the room. Paulie returned home from the Marines, as a new mutant to take over their syndicate. Paulie easily defeats the men and sees himself as their new leader, until Jean Grey appears and tells him that he used his mutant abilities, in a terrible manner. Jean Grey explains to him that there are better uses for his powers. Paulie, knowing of the X-Men, is happy to join her, if only to see Jean in her uniform. A map of New York City, highlighting Brooklyn. ... Organized crime is crime carried out systematically by formal criminal organizations. ... Biography Omerta (real name Paulie Provenzano) is a fictional character, a mutant in the Marvel Universe. ... United States Marine Corps seal The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the U.S. military. ...

Sunpyre confronting Jean Grey. Artwork by Salvador Larroca, from Uncanny X-Men #392.

Jean arrives back at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, with Northstar and Paulie. After arriving Sunpyre approaches Jean. Sunpyre explains that she will answer Jean's call for help, since her brother, Sunfire, is too busy to do so. Inside the mansion, Jean explains the situation, in Genosha. The Genoshan army is waiting for their rally cry. That rally cry is Charles Xavier. Magneto has Xavier bound to a wall and will stay bound until the last normal human falls beneath the feet of Genosha. Jean explains that she had to form this group of X-Men, because the other members of the squad are unreachable. (See the X-Treme X-Men.) Jean explains the only two remaining members, Cyclops and Wolverine, are deep inside in Genosha at the moment. Sunpyre. ... Sunpyre. ... Sunpyre or Leyu Yoshida is a fictional character of the Marvel Universe associated with the X-Men. ... Jean Grey, originally codenamed Marvel Girl and later Phoenix, is a Marvel Comics superhero best known as a member of the X-Men. ... Salvador Larroca is a comic book artist primarily known for his work on the X-Men. ... Sunpyre or Leyu Yoshida is a fictional character of the Marvel Universe associated with the X-Men. ... Sunfire (Shiro Yoshida) is a Marvel Comics superhero, associated with the X-Men. ... X-Treme X-Men was a comic book published by Marvel Comics beginning in 2001 and ending in 2004. ... Cyclops (Scott Summers) is a Marvel Comics superhero, known as the field leader of the X-Men. ... Wolverine, born James Howlett and often simply called Logan, is a Marvel Comics superhero and a member of the X-Men. ...

Afterwards, the team is in uniform and inside the Danger Room. Thinking that they would have enough time to train inside the Danger Room, Jean tells them that they would have to leave immediately. Cargill walks in and tells Jean that she's happy to be able to work with her, yet there's something amiss about Johanna's new found attitude. Meanwhile, the door bell is rung. All of them approach the front door and are surprised to see Alison Blaire at the door. The Danger Room is a fictional training facility built for the X-Men of Marvel Comics. ... Dazzler (Alison Blaire) is a Marvel Comics superhero, associated with the X-Men. ...

"A Call to Arms"

Amelia Voght. Artwork by Leinil Francis Yu, from X-Men (Second Series) #112.

Amelia Voght is at Magda Square looking at the Genoshan army, amassed there for Magneto, and mulling over her past life with Charles Xavier. In the square itself, Magneto is calling to arms his forces. Magneto claims that they should inherit the Earth and claim a new destiny, for mutantkind. Image File history File links X-Men_-112_P1. ... Image File history File links X-Men_-112_P1. ...

Underneath the city, Wolverine is watching Cyclops holding a baby and conteplating Cyclops' new found emotional state. Wolverine is wondering about a man who use to be emotionless during a mission, is taking time out to sympathize with refugees.

Cyclops spending time with a baby. Artwork by Leinil Francis Yu, from X-Men (Second Series) #112.

Helping them with refugees is another X-Man, Polaris. Wolverine decides to share how Cyclops have changed since his time merged with Apocalypse, with Polaris. Wolverine has come up with the assumption that Cyclops have found peace with both good and the bad within himself. Cyclops decides that they must help the refugees escape to Wakanda, before they have their final conflict with Magneto and his forces. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (521x785, 134 KB) Summary Featured in this panel is Cyclops and an unidentified baby, from page three, of X-Men #112, with artwork by Leinil Francis Yu. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (521x785, 134 KB) Summary Featured in this panel is Cyclops and an unidentified baby, from page three, of X-Men #112, with artwork by Leinil Francis Yu. ... Cyclops (Scott Summers) is a Marvel Comics superhero, known as the field leader of the X-Men. ... Polaris (Lorna Dane) is a Marvel Comics superhero, a member of the X-Men. ... Apocalypse (En Sabah Nur) is a Marvel Comics supervillain, an enemy of the X-Men and related heroes. ... The Black Panther is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe who is comic books first known Black superhero. ...

Cyclops & Wolverine leaves to scout head the sewers. In the sewers, Cyclops notices they're about to be ambushed at an intersection. Cyclops ricochets his optic blasts off the walls to get the attackers, around the corner. The attackers turned out to be Blob and Random. The two continued traveling in the sewer until they encounter the Homo Sapiens Liberation Army. Cyclops easily takes care of the entire army, with his optic blasts. The Blob (Fred J. Dukes) is a supervillain appearing in Marvel Comics X-Men, among other titles. ... Random was Created by the Dark Beast. ...

Concurrently, Jean's X-Men leaves the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, in a Blackbird. Jean and Northstar are pilioting the plane. Northstar and Jean are concerned for their lives and the lives, of these untrained X-Men.

"Like Lambs to the Slaughter!"

Cover artwork by Ian Churchill, to Uncanny X-Men #393 (June 2001).

While Charles Xavier is still bound to a cross, Magneto tells Charles about their fallen comrade, Colossus. Magneto uses the time to talk about Xavier's "failed dream", and other such matters. Magneto says that Colossus has done more for the mutant race than either Magneto or Charles could have done. Unknown to the two men, Amelia watches from the shadows. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (514x792, 130 KB) Summary Featured on the cover to Uncanny X-Men #393, is Professor Charles Xavier, with art by Ian Churchill. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (514x792, 130 KB) Summary Featured on the cover to Uncanny X-Men #393, is Professor Charles Xavier, with art by Ian Churchill. ... Ian Churchill is a comic book artist who is working for DC Comics. ... Colossus (Piotr Rasputin) is a Marvel Comics superhero, a member of the X-Men. ...

The Blackbird is approaching Genosha. Aboard the craft, Northstar has came upon the conclusion that Jean coereced Cargill into joining them. Meanwhile, Jean is giving a telepathic crash course on the use of their powers to the new recruits. Jean then approaches Dazzler, who's depressed. Jean attempts to do a Danger Room lesson inside Dazzler's mind links the entire team to her mind. What the team sees inside Dazzler's mind is shocking. The entire team sees the destroyed remains of the Mojoverse. Apparently, Mojo created evil versions of the X-Babies, based upon Apocalypse, Dark Beast, and Holocaust. These X-Babies rebelled and destroyed everything, including Alison's lover, Longshot. This was the reason why Dazzler returned to the X-Men; she was seeking help. Mojo is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe, created by Ann Nocenti and Arthur Adams. ... The X-Babies debut. ... Dark Beast (Henry Philip McCoy) is a fictional character of the Marvel Comics Universe. ... Holocaust (also known as Nemesis) is a supervillain from the X-Men series of comic books published by Marvel Comics. ... Longshot is a Marvel Comics superhero, best known as a member of the X-Men. ...

After the "mind-meld", the X-Men found their jet acting as if it had a mind of its own. The jet proceeded to break apart over Genosha. The freefalling X-Men were brought safely to Magda Square by an electromagnetic field. The entire team was surrounded by an army of mutates and mutants, led byMagneto. Electromagnetism is the physics of the electromagnetic field: a field, encompassing all of space, which exerts a force on those particles that possess the property of electric charge, and is in turn affected by the presence and motion of such particles. ...

Beneath Genosha, Wolverine and Cyclops heard the roars and cheering of the people of Genosha. The two X-Men leave Polaris to tend for the refugees, while the two of them go to fight alongside the X-Men.

After seeing Xavier chained up to a cross, Dazzler became enraged and attacked Magneto. Magneto defended himself, then killed her.

"Conclusion"

Cover artwork by Leinil Francis Yu, from X-Men (Second Series) #113 (June 2001)

Angry over Dazzler's death, the X-Men attack Magneto. Paulie was the first to attack Magneto, headstrong and without the support of the rest of the group. Magneto used his powers to lift Paulie into the air and attempt to remove the iron from his blood, but Paulie's invulnerability prevented this. Northstar used the opportunity to attack Magneto at super-speed, punching him hundreds of times. Magneto, needing a distraction, threw Paulie into the upper atmosphere, reasoning that, invulnerable or not, he needed to breathe. Northstar left to rescue Paulie. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (400x604, 58 KB) Summary Featured on the cover to X-Men #113, is Magneto. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (400x604, 58 KB) Summary Featured on the cover to X-Men #113, is Magneto. ...

Cargill decided to attack Magneto next, but was easily restrained by metal pipes. Magneto then defeated Sunpyre after an intense power struggle. Hector then attempted to make a brave last stand against Magneto, getting a lucky break because Magneto physically grabbed him. Hector's transparent skin condition is transferred to whoever he is in physical contact with, and so Magneto's startled reaction allowed an opening in the battle. While Magneto disengaged and threw Hector far afield, he was struck by an optic blast-Cyclops and Wolverine managed to show up just in the nick of time.

Magneto was able to gather himself together and take out Cyclops. The battle reduced to a mano-a-mano between Magneto and Wolverine, Magneto held Wolverine in midair by his skeleton and prepared to again rip the adamantium from his bones, but discovered that he could not. Magneto then turned and saw that Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Amelia Voght had freed Xavier, who was telepathically restraining his powers.

Cyclops explained that the X-Men had to be creative against Magneto. Dazzler faked her death to pose, via hologram, as Xavier while Amelia freed the real Xavier. Wolverine punctuated the revelation by stabbing Magneto in the guts.

Xavier telepathically spoke to the nation of Genosha while holding the body of Magneto, leaving the future of Genosha in the hands of its people. Several guards attended to the injured Magento.

The next day, all the new X-Men declined permanent membership and departed. This left Wolverine, Cyclops, Jean, and Xavier the only remaining X-Men, ready for Grant Morrison's run on the title. Grant Morrison (born January 31, 1960) is a comic book writer and artist. ...

Bibliography

• Uncanny X-Men #392-393 (April 2001 - June 2001, Marvel Comics)
• X-Men #111-113 (April 2001 - June 2001, Marvel Comics)

External links

• Eve of Destruction - More detailed information on this crossover at UXN.