Magneto and Stryfe cast a long shadow over mutantkind The X-Men travel to Russia when Colossus visits his sister Illyana, formerly the New Mutants' Magik But the sadistic Soul Skinner is loose, and the Russian government will do anything to stop him -- even if that means shattering Colossus' family Then, when Magneto's fanatical followers the Acolytes return, could it mean that the Master of Magnetism is still alive? Plus: Siena Blaze strikes as the Upstarts' deadly game continues Betsy Braddock returns -- but if Betsy's back, who is Psylocke? And the X-Cutioner targets the dying Mastermind as mutants worldwide begin falling mysteriously ill What horror has Stryfe unleashed on mutantkind -- and can the X-Men cope with his lethal legacy?

COLLECTING: Uncanny X-Men (1981) 297-300, Uncanny X-Men Annual (1992) 17, X-Men (1991) 17-23, Stryfe's Strike File (1993) 1, X-Men Unlimited (1993) 1