ASTONISHING X-MEN VOL 3 (2004) #42

Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by JUAN BOBILLO Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA 'Meanwhile?' Storm, Beast, Colossus and Agent Brand have all been implanted with Broodlings and it's only a matter of time until they are full-on Brood themselves. Only Kitty and Lockheed are left, but is there anything they can even do to help their teammates? This story comes to its amazing conclusion.