cover by barry windsor-smith
x/leonardo manco/jimmy palmiotti
• THE SCOOP: A new story arc! A new artist!
• THE STORY: An excerpt from the ransom note delivered to millionareMalcolm Reeves: “We have your daughter, and though she was born to be oneof us, we'll return her to you only after our demands have been met. For thehate-spewing bigot you are, we know you donate millions to butcher-doctors thatperform untold atrocities on young mothers and their “unwanted”babies. Now the Brotherhood would like to see your generosity. If you don'tcontribute to our worthy cause, you can be assured of two things. One, the worldwill know that your only offspring is what you've conspired to kill: a mutant!And two, you will see your daughter again, when she returns -- as yourassassin!”
• THE BUZZ: “Why it's cool: because the 'bad guys' get theirsay! Plus, it's written by the mysterious X, whose identity even Marvel ain'tlettin' on about. What more of a hook could you want?” -Wizard
• THE CREATORS: Enigmatic writer X is joined for the next four issuesby penciler Leonardo Manco (DOOM) and cover artist Barry Windsor-Smith!