Continued from Uncanny X-Men #278. Mind games abound, as Professor Xavier eludes his former student. Colossus isn't himself; the Shadow King has possessed him. As the Professor struggles to survive, the X-Men on Muir Island are devolving under the Shadow King's influence. A hunt for each other begins, but Forge has an idea on how to get everyone's minds back. Story continues in X-Factor #69.
Purging Colossus: Colossus emerges from the wreckage of a destroyed car while the Shadow King explains to Professor Xavier and Stevie Hunter that he has claimed Colossus as his own. Colossus then proceeds to attack. The Professor succeeds in inducing a temporary paralysis, but this effort weakens himself against the Shadow King; he attacks and Colossus is released. Stevie helps the Professor...