X-Treme X-Men Vol 3 Schism Author:Chris Claremont Extreme times require X-Treme X-Men. — The mutant children of Humanity -- whose genetic structure grants many of them extraordinary powers and abilities -- have come out of the closet, determined to claim their rightful place in a world that still looks on them with fear and even hatred. Standing alone to preserve the peace in a society ... more »increasingly torn with flashpoints of violent conflict is a team of outcast heroes whose lives and purpose are defined by a simple and fundamental truth: Whatever our genes, we are ultimately human. And if there is to be a future, we must all learn to live together.
Not long ago, the X-Treme X-Men saved the world -- but at a fearful cost. Two of their number, Rogue and Gambit, may have permanently lost their powers. Storm, their leader, was badly injured in that battle -- leaving the team to ponder its future as Bishop and Sage return to the Xavier Institute to investigate a bizarre multiple homicide in which a young mutant is the prime suspect.
Collects X-Treme X-Men #19-23 and X-Men: X-Pose #1-2.« less