X-Men: Grand Design – Second Genesis #2 — Ed Piskor Cover (2018)

X-Men: Grand Design – Second Genesis #2 is the second and final issue of Ed Piskor's Second Genesis series, continuing his highly stylized historical retelling of X-Men mythology.

The cover presents a striking split-era composition, with Wolverine standing prominently in the center while the artwork divides into contrasting green and red-toned halves. Behind him are numerous versions of the X-Men and related mutant characters, visually representing different generations and periods of X-Men history.

The left side uses a muted green palette and features earlier X-Men imagery, while the right side shifts to a warm red and cream palette with members associated with the later All-New, All-Different X-Men era. Wolverine's costume and figure bridge both sides of the composition, reinforcing the theme of the X-Men's evolution across different generations.

The cover prominently displays the oversized “X-MEN GRAND DESIGN” title, the subtitle “SECOND GENESIS,” and Ed Piskor's name. The issue continues Piskor's compressed retelling of major X-Men stories involving the Shi'ar, Brood, Starjammers, Kitty Pryde, Carol Danvers and the Dark Phoenix Saga. Marvel describes the series as Piskor's seamless reworking of decades of X-Men history.