X-MEN FOREVER
After 16 years, Chris Claremont’s iconic run as the X-Men’s primary writer ended in 1991. However, Earth-161 offers a glimpse of what could have happened if Claremont had stayed on the title starting in X-MEN FOREVER (2009) #1 by Claremont and Tom Grummett.
In this timeline, Storm was replaced by Perfect Storm, an evil version of herself who killed Wolverine and secretly served the mutant-hating Consortium. Sabretooth, who was Wolverine’s father in this world, took his son’s place on the X-Men to avenge him. As her relationship with Cyclops fizzled out, Jean Grey engaged in a secret romance with Logan and fell in love with Beast. Rogue and Nightcrawler also permanently traded their mutant powers and distinct appearances.
With Professor X away in deep space, the X-Men worked closely with Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. in this timeline. These X-Men also dealt with a disease called “Mutant Burnout,” a condition that caused mutants to die young. Even as their teammates died and went through drastic changes, these X-Men remained dedicated to the ideals they fight for in every corner of the Multiverse.