Issue: #46
OverviewShowdown. The X-Men vs. The Marauders vs. X-Force vs. The Acolytes vs. New X-Men vs. Predator X. Will the victor get the spoils and claim the baby? Whatever the outcome, the future of mutantkind begins here!Three hours before the events in X-Factor 27 on Muir Island, Mystique and Mr. Sinister look over Rogue's comatose body. Mystique is saddened that Rogue is dying and nothing can be done...
Creators: Axel Alonso, Joe Quesada, Dave Sharpe, Nick Lowe, Dave McCaig, Joe Weems, David Finch, Dave Meikis, Marc Silvestri, Christopher Yost, Will Panzo, Craig Kyle, Edgar Delgado, Frank D'Armata, Humberto Ramos, Carlos Cuevas
Characters: Rogue, Storm, Cannonball, Wolverine, Mr. Sinister, Angel, Beast, Colossus, Cyclops, Emma Frost, Hope Summers, Iceman, Nightcrawler, Professor X, Bishop, Mystique, Gambit, Armor, M, Lady Mastermind
Story arcs: Messiah Complex