This issue concludes the three-part "Grey's End" arc, a tie-in to Marvel's Decimation event. Following the events of House of M, Rachel Summers (Marvel Girl) finds her entire family targeted by the Shi'ar Death Commandos. The X-Men—featuring characters like Cyclops, Emma Frost, Nightcrawler, Kitty Pryde, and Colossus—intervene to protect the remaining Greys. However, the Shi'ar's mission leads to devastating consequences, leaving Rachel emotionally shattered and setting the stage for future storylines.


This issue is part of the Decimation storyline, which explores the aftermath of the Scarlet Witch's reality-altering actions in House of M. The "Grey's End" arc specifically focuses on the tragic fate of the Grey family and its impact on Rachel Summers.