The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #453 (Marvel Comics 2004) Greg Land Regular

The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1, #453 (Marvel Comics 2004) is a regular-cover edition illustrated by Andy Park with a cover by Greg Land. Written by Chris Claremont, this issue continues the CHASING HELLFIRE arc as Part 2 of 3. In this installment, the X-Men are hot on the trail of Sage and find themselves in the sewers of Paris. But the misdirection runs deep—who’s really hunting whom as danger closes in and loyalties are tested? Format: Regular cover edition (Greg Land) with pencils by Andy Park Story: CHASING HELLFIRE Part 2 (of 3) Plot focus: The X-Men pursue Sage through Parisian sewers, with suspense mounting as motives blur Pages: 44 Cover price: $2.25 Why this edition stands out: it pairs Claremont’s enduring character-driven storytelling with Park’s crisp art and Land’s iconic cover work, capturing a pivotal mid-era moment for the X-Men. It’s a must-have for collectors aiming to complete the early 2000s X-Men run and for fans who appreciate tense chase sequences set against a moody, urban backdrop.