Posted December 4-11, 2011 | Updated March 19, 2013 | April 2, 2013 | August 22, 2015

X-Men 18

Uncanny X-Men No. 18

By issue 18, ladies and gentlemen, the King has left the building. Thank you Mr. Kirby, that was fantastic art. Henceforth we get to enjoy the art of Werner Roth.

Magneto has trapped the X-Men in a high altitude balloon. A trip from which - he believes - they will never return.

the x-men trapped in a high-altitude balloon

In an incredible display of power the Master of Magnetism lifts the whole Xavier mansion.

magneto lifts xavier's mansion

Here's another Magneto demonstration of his ability to rebuild rather than destroy.

magneto uses his power to rebuild a machine

With Bobby the only X-Man left, its Iceman vs. Magneto. As expected, Bobby isn't doing very well. Fortunately, the others escape their high-altitude prison and arrive in time

the x-men arrive just in time to save iceman