The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #405 (Marvel Comics 2002)

The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #405 (Marvel Comics, 2002) puts the X-Men in a high-stakes, electrifying crisis brought to life by writer Joe Casey and penciler Sean Phillips, with Sean Phillips also handling the cover. This issue marks the return of the acclaimed Wildcats creative team to the X-Men universe, delivering a bold, kinetic visual style that fans remember.

• Story spotlight: Banshee is betrayed from within his X-Corps—and suffers the most brutal consequences. Meanwhile, an infiltrator puts a sinister plan into motion by unleashing a firestorm on Paris. The X-Men are pulled squarely into the fallout, and the danger to thousands of innocents—and to X-Corps itself—rises to a fever pitch.
• Creators: Joe Casey (writer) and Sean Phillips (pencils) reunite, with Sean Phillips providing the cover art for a striking, cohesive aesthetic that underscores the story’s urgency.
• Format details: 36 pages, with ads. Issue code 7-59606-02461-2-40511. Cover price $2.25.

Designed for readers who crave high-tension mutant drama wrapped in vivid, dynamic artwork, this issue delivers a pivotal moment in the X-Men saga set against a blazing Paris backdrop. A must-read for fans who want the blend of sharp storytelling and bold visuals that Joe Casey and Sean Phillips are known for.