the 1990s, so he made it his goal to have Cable "use every piece of equipment hanging off of him." However, he chose to change Cable's history. In the mainstream Marvel universe, Cable is the time-displaced son of Cyclops. In this story arc, Kirkman has Cable reveal himself to be Wolverine's future self, although without his healing ability. Cable is also somehow able to touch his past self and not be eaten by the Time Spiders introduced in the "President Thor" story arc of Ultimate Fantastic Four. Aftermath Originally published in: Ultimate X-Men #79-80 (April 2007 - May 2007) Creators: writer Robert Kirkman, artist Yannick Paquette Plot outline: In this arc, Kirkman explores the emotional aftermath of Professor Xavier's death, not only with respect to current and former X-Men members, but also to their allies and enemies, as well. Kirkman also sends the characters in new directions: Wolverine learns more about his family, Jean discovers that Nightcrawler has escaped, Kitty leaves (and begins appearing in Ultimate Spider-Man with #106), Storm begins work on a play entitled The Shadow King, Nick Fury is working on a secret Legacy project for the government, and Magneto continues his own secret plans. Meanwhile, it is revealed that neither Cable nor Professor X are dead: Cable has transported them both into the future. First appearances: Pyro Notes: Critics were unimpressed with Kirkman's account of Xavier's funeral, feeling it lacked emotional impact and did not inspire them to take his death seriously. Cliffhangers Originally published in: Ultimate X-Men #81 (June 2007) Creators: writer Robert Kirkman, artist Ben Oliver Plot outline: Beast is revealed to be alive, reluctantly working with S.H.I.E.L.D. to create a cure for the Legacy virus and convinced he is still working with the X-Men (thanks to Professor X's mental manipulation). Storm has a nightmare about the Shadow King, which influences her play. Bishop asks Storm to help him reform the X-Men. Mastermind and Stacy X switch places with Mystique to impersonate Magneto, while Mystique escapes to Magneto's compound. First appearances: Stacy X, Shinobi Shaw The Underneath Originally published in: Ultimate X-Men #82-83 (July 2007 - August 2007) Creators: writer Robert Kirkman, artist Pascal Alixe Plot outline: Toad investigates the Underneath to welcome the Morlocks to Xavier's school on behalf of Cyclops. When he goes missing, Jean, Cyclops, Iceman and Rogue search for him. The four of them are attacked by the Morlocks, while