X-Men, Vol. 1 #56A

In X-Men Vol. 1 #56A (Marvel Comics, May 1969), written by Roy Thomas with art by Neal Adams, the X-Men (Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Angel, Iceman) face the Living Pharaoh, who has kidnapped Havok (Alex Summers). The Pharaoh, revealed as Ahmet Abdol, plans to use Havok’s cosmic energy to transform into the Living Monolith, a giant with immense power. The X-Men infiltrate his Egyptian base, battling his cultists. Cyclops leads a desperate rescue, but the Pharaoh’s transformation begins, setting up a climactic showdown. The issue explores Havok’s powers and the team’s unity against a godlike foe.