Uncanny X-Men #477

« The Rise and Fall of the Shi’ar Empire, Chapter Three: Vulcan’s Progress »: Consumed by memories of his abusive origins, Vulcan destroys a Shi’ar vessel and learns from its sole survivor that his intended target for revenge, Emperor D’ken, has long been comatose and out of power. Redirecting his fury toward the entire empire, Vulcan hunts down and defeats three warships, commandeering one and forcing its crew’s loyalty. He methodically destroys every stargate behind him to prevent pursuit while attacking random targets to build a fearsome reputation, and as his stolen ship reaches the Shi’ar’s inner territories, he finds himself confronted by the elite Imperial Guard.