Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils and Cover by DAVID FINCH For years, Professor Charles Xavier has championed the peaceful relationship between mutants and humans. But with growing racism and paranoia, the President of the United States decides that Xavier -- with his mysterious psychic powers and shrouded background -- might be the bigger problem. The President's solution: get the U.S. Government involved in the mutant-training business. With the help of Emma Frost, the President handpicks a class of 'New Mutants' to serve his political agenda -- including Dazzler, Karma, Havok and Polaris. But who is this mysterious Emma Frost and what is her connection to Xavier? Collects ULTIMATE X-MEN #40-45. 144 PGS./ALL AGES

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