This all-action tale brings together just about every mutant in the Marvel universe, including the extended X-Men family and a range of villains.

But while there are plenty of fight scenes, portrayed by Marvel's finest artists, there's also drama as the X-Men discover that one of their own has kidnapped the so-called mutant messiah - and a second X-Man also has a secret agenda.

Meanwhile, Scott is forced to push Professor Xavier to the sidelines as he becomes undisputed leader of the X-Men. But will Professor X really step aside to easily?

All in all it's quite a ride and, while there's quite a contrast between the styles of some of the artists who contributed to this book, the quality of the visuals never falters.