Amidst the swirling chaos of a world where mutants battle prejudice, a dark and sinister force emerges, threatening to tear apart the very fabric of reality! The famed X-Men, led by the indomitable Cyclops and the fierce Storm, find themselves ensnared in a web of horror, as their souls are put to the ultimate test. In this spine-chilling saga, the malevolent villain called the Skinning Man—an entity that feasts on the essence of mutants—targets our beloved heroes, leaving a trail of despair in his wake.
As the X-Men grapple with their inner demons, they must confront the chilling realities of their existence. The stakes soar as Wolverine, ever the fierce warrior, finds himself face-to-face with his own tortured past, while Jean Grey grapples with the Phoenix force that resides within her. The vibrant art of artists like Jim Lee brings this harrowing tale to life, as writers like Scott Lobdell weave a narrative rich with character depth and existential dread.
Set against the backdrop of the mutant haven, the Xavier Institute, and the chilling dark alleys of New York, the "Skinning of Souls" arc showcases the eternal struggle between good and evil, identity and sacrifice, as the X-Men fight not just for their lives, but for the very essence of what it means to be a mutant! Published by Marvel Comics in the iconic X-Men series (1991), this gripping storyline leaves readers breathless and craving more! Excelsior!