Plot
Collects Astonishing X-Men (2004) #48-51, Alpha Flight (1983) #106 and material from Nation X #2.
The Marauders return with a vengeance when Chimera leads the deadly squad against the X-Men! Karma discovers an unknown but incredibly powerful telepath is controlling their assailants, and Wolverine leads his team on an investigation that puts their minds and hearts to the ultimate test. When a psychic ambush pits the X-Men against their teammate Northstar, he learns the true meaning of devotion -- as his boyfriend Kyle holds a gun to his head! Northstar's decision in the face of death will lead him to the wedding that the world's been waiting for -- if he can survive a harrowing battle against his teammates and the love of his life! Plus: the classic landmark Marvel moment when Northstar publicly announced that he is gay.