Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. Cover by Alan Davis.
THE CRUELEST CUT' PART 1 (OF 2) X-23 becomes part of the X-Men supporting cast with this issue. Previews solicitation text: Wolverine's 30th Anniversary Celebration starts off with a bang as the X-Men investigate some mysterious murders in New York City. All the victims seem to have been cut to pieces by blades--Adamantium blades!