from Marvel and controversy at DC Comics. A Different World is Possible Originally published in: Ultimate X-Men #15 (April 2002) Plot outline: Professor Xavier talks with Colossus and Magneto about his new book and the mutant war. World Tour Originally published in: Ultimate X-Men #16-20 (May 2002 - September 2002) Creators: writer Mark Millar, artists Chris Bachalo and Adam Kubert Plot outline: The X-Men are shocked to find that Magneto is still alive and Xavier is trying to rehabilitate him. Xavier's mutant son David MacTaggert (Proteus) escapes from Moira's secret mutant hospital on Muir Island (off the northern coast of Scotland), and he kills thousands while possessing Betsy Braddock. David and Betsy are finally killed by Colossus (who considers leaving the X-Men, but changes his mind). First appearances: Betsy Braddock, David MacTaggert, Illyana Rasputin, Acolytes Deaths: David MacTaggert, Betsy Braddock (though her consciousness survives) Notes: The Ultimate version of Proteus is an amalgam of Legion (David Xavier, Charles Xavier's and Gabrielle Haller's son) and the mainstream version of Proteus (Kevin MacTaggert, son of Moira MacTaggert). In the original Proteus saga (Uncanny X-Men #125-128, 1979) Proteus is killed by Colossus, who drops a car on him. Millar has described this arc as "X-Men meets Magnolia." In this arc, Colossus' rescue of a capsized submarine crew is an allusion to the real-life Kursk submarine disaster. Millar also hints that Colossus may be gay, with Piotr remarking that his favourite show is Will & Grace (which features a gay male lead). Hellfire and Brimstone Originally published in: Ultimate X-Men #21-25 (October 2002 - January 2003) Creators: writer Mark Millar, artists Kaare Andrews and Adam Kubert Plot outline: The remnants of Magneto's Brotherhood, led by Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch, destroy the nuclear arsenals of India and Pakistan to get into the good graces of the U.S. government. Shadowcat is recruited, while Wolverine and Cyclops fight over Jean. All three go to the Savage Land, and Shadowcat saves Wolverine and Cyclops from a giant computer. Meanwhile, the Hellfire Club awakens the "Phoenix force" in Jean, and she kills the whole club. The Brotherhood frees Magneto. First appearances: Shadowcat, The Hellfire Club Deaths: The Hellfire Club Notes: While the previous arc was action-oriented, Millar uses this storyline to more fully develop his characters. The love triangle involving Jean, Scott, and Wolverine, heats up and is much more violent than in the original version. In "Ultimate Marvel"