The Russian government plans on using Illyana to stop the Soul Skinner but kills her parents to get to her. The X-Men stop the Skinner and save Illyana, but not before Colossus experiences even more loss.
Characters: X-Men [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Wolverine; Beast; Gambit; Rogue; Colossus; Psylocke; Iceman; Jubilee]; Darkstar; Illyana Rasputin; Nikolai Rasputin; Alexandra Rasputin; Skinner of Souls; Omega Red; Silver Fox; Nathan Christopher Summers [Cable]; Opal Tanaka; Angel
Script: Fabian Nicieza
Pencils: Andy Kubert
Inks: Mark Pennington; Bob Wiacek; Dan Panosian; Al Williamson
Colors: Joe Rosas
Letters: Bill Oakley