X- Men #126 (NM) july `02. Written by Grant Morrison. Art and Cover by Frank Quitely and Tim Townsend.
The conclusion to "Imperial" is so huge we had to add on 7 extra pages of story -- for free! The Shi'Ar Empire -- in ruins! Xavier's School -- decimated! The world -- at Cassandra's mercy! The deadliest threat the X-Men have ever faced is in possession of the most powerful mutant brain in existence, and she means to eradicate the entire race! Will Cyclops and Xorn -- along with the unlikeliest of heroes -- be enough to turn the tide? Find out in the finale to "Imperial"!"