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Issue: Essential X-Men #2
Publication Date: January 2001
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Issues: #2 of 12 Issues (21 Printings)
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Publisher: FlagMarvel
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Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 2
Pages: 581
ISBN: 0785102981
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Price: $14.95 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 1 (0 stories, 1 cover)
50 (25 stories, 18 covers) from base issue
Editor(s): Joe Andreani (reprint editor); Paul; Tutrone (reprint assistant editor); Bob Harras (editor in chief)
Disclose Notes: ISBN-10: 0785102981
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: color cover; black and white interior
Dimensions: standard Modern Age U.S; 16.7 cm x 25.7 cm
Paper Stock: glossy cardstock cover; newsprint interior
Binding: squarebound; trade paperback
Publishing Format: collected edition
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1st Edition, 2nd Printing Cover

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): Cyclops [Scott Summers]; Dark Phoenix [Jean Grey]
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Wanted: Wolverine! Dead or Alive! (X-Men #120)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (plot); Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Roger Stern (editor); Jim Salicrup (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): X-Men [Cyclops; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Banshee; Nightcrawler]; GUESTS: Sunfire; Mariko Yashida; Colleen Wing; Alpha Flight (1st team)[Vindiactor [James MacDonald Hudson; Guardian]; Shaman [Michael Twoyoungmen] (1st); Sasquatch [Walter Langkowski] (1st); Snowbird [Anne McKenzie] (1st, Not shown as Snowbird until next issue); Northstar [Jean-Paul Beaubier] (1st); Aurora [Jeanne-Marie Beaubier] (1st)
Synopsis: The X-Men fly out of Japan but a freak storm heads their plane into Canada where Alpha Flight is waiting to take Wolvie into custody. The X-Men begin their battle with Canada's super team.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: reprinted black and white
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: LG512
Disclose Notes: 1st time Wolverine is called "Logan."
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Shoot-Out at the Stampede! (X-Men #121)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (plot); Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): John Costanza (page one); Diana Albers
Editor(s): Roger Stern (editor); Jim Salicrup (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): FEATURE: X-Men [Cyclops; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Banshee; Nightcrawler]; GUESTS: Colleen Wing; Misty Knight; Alpha Flight [Vindicator [James MacDonald Hudson; Guardian]; Shaman; Sasquatch; Snowbird; Aurora; Northstar]; CAMEO: John Byrne
Synopsis: Alpha Flight and the X-Men fight over Wolverine. Wolvie surrenders to save his teammates, but escapes to return home with his pals.
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Reprint Notes: reprinted black and white
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
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Cry for the Children! (X-Men #122)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (plot); Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne (breakdowns); Terry Austin (finished art)
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Roger Stern (editor); Jim Salicrup (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): FEATURE: X-Men [Professor X; Cyclops; Phoenix [Jean Grey]; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Banshee; Nightcrawler]; GUESTS: Power Man [Luke Cage]; Colleen Wing; Misty Knight; Lilandra; Moira MacTaggert; Polaris; Havok; VILLAINS: Mastermind [Jason Wyngarde (Introduction)]; Black Tom Cassidy; Juggernaut; Arcade; Miss Locke; CAMEOS: Mariko Yashida; Multiple Man
Synopsis: Wolverine forces Colossus to deal with his recent self esteem problems. Xavier attends Lilandra's coronation. Jean meets Jason for the first time. Storm visits her old home to find it is a drug hangout. Wolvie sees Mariko in New York. Cyclops goes on a date with Colleen. Arcade conspires with Tom and Juggernaut to kill the X-Men.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: reprinted black and white
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
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"Listen--Stop Me If You've Heard It--But This One Will KILL You!" (X-Men #123)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (plot); Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne (breakdowns); Terry Austin
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Roger Stern (editor); Jim Salicrup (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): FEATURE: X-Men [Cyclops; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Banshee; Nightcrawler]; GUESTS: Spider-Man; Colleen Wing; Amanda Sefton; Betsy Wilford; VILLAINS: Arcade; Miss Locke; CAMEOS: Mariko Yashida; Chris Claremont; Roger Stern; Len Wein; Glynis Wein; Terry Austin; Bonnie Wilford
Synopsis: Arcade captures all of the X-Men and places them in Murder World, but Spidey is hot on their trail.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: reprinted black and white
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: LG451
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He Only Laughs When I Hurt! (X-Men #124)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (plot); Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Roger Stern (editor); Jim Salicrup (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): FEATURE: X-Men [Cyclops; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Banshee; Nightcrawler]; GUESTS: Colleen Wing; Amanda Sefton; Betsy Wilford; Hulk (Robot); VILLAINS: Arcade (Origin); Miss Locke; Magneto (Robot); CAMEO FLASHBACK: Captain Britain; Black Tom Cassidy; Juggernaut; Spider-Man
Synopsis: The X-Men try to break Colossus of Arcade's conditioning and escape Murder World.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: reprinted black and white
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: LG462
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There's Something Awful on Muir Island! (X-Men #125)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Roger Stern (editor); Jim Salicrup (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): FEATURE: X-Men [Professor X; Cyclops; Phoenix [Jean Grey]; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Banshee; Nightcrawler]; GUESTS: Beast; Moira MacTaggert; Lilandra; Havok; Polaris; Multiple Man; VILLAINS: Proteus; Magneto; Mastermind; CAMEO FLASHBACK: Iceman; Angel; CAMEOS: Magda Lehnsherr (Magneto's wife; on video); Popeye; Phantom Stranger (both snuck into a group panel of aliens on the Shi'ar homeworld)
Synopsis: Moira tests Jean's Phoenix powers. Jean begins having hallucinations thanks to Mastermind. Moira discovers that Proteus has escaped. Beast finds out the X-Men are alive and lets them know that Moira needs their help on Muir Isle.
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Reprint Notes: reprinted black and white
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: LG490
Disclose Notes: This issue is the first to reveal Magneto as the father of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. Popeye and the Phantom Stranger appear in the background of page 16, panel 5, added by inker Terry Austin. A few characters from the Claremont/Byrne/Austin Starlord book appear in panel 6.
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How Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth...! (X-Men #126)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Roger Stern (editor); Jim Salicrup (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): FEATURE: X-Men [Cyclops; Phoenix [Jean Grey]; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Banshee; Nightcrawler]; GUESTS: Moira MacTaggert; Havok; Polaris; Madrox the Multiple Man; VILLAINS: Proteus; Mastermind
Synopsis: The X-Men are on Muir Isle trying to take down the super-powerful Proteus who also happens to be Moira's son. Jean continues to have Mastermind-induced hallucinations.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: reprinted black and white
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: LG521
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The Quality of Hatred! (X-Men #127)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (plot); Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Roger Stern (editor); Jim Salicrup (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): X-Men [Cyclops; Phoenix [Jean Grey]; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Banshee; Nightcrawler]; GUESTS: Moira MacTaggert; Joe MacTaggert (1st and Death); Havok; Polaris; VILLAIN: Proteus
Synopsis: Cyclops pulls the team together after their first mind numbing encounter with Proteus. Proteus takes over the body of his father in order to take the X-Men down in round two.
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Reprint Notes: reprinted black and white
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: LG549
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The Action of the Tiger! (X-Men #128)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (plot); Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Roger Stern (editor); Jim Salicrup (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): FEATURE: X-Men [Cyclops; Phoenix [Jean Grey]; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Banshee; Nightcrawler]; GUESTS: Moira MacTaggert; Havok; Polaris; VILLAIN: Proteus [as Joe MacTaggert; Death]; CAMEO FLASHBACK: Magneto; Multiple Man
Synopsis: It's the X-Men vs. Proteus to the death.
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Reprint Notes: reprinted black and white
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: LG580
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God Spare the Child... (X-Men #129)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (plot); Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Roger Stern (editor); Jim Salicrup (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): Alex Summers [Havok]; the Hellfire Club's Inner Circle [Jason Wyngarde; Sebastian Shaw; the White Queen [Emma Frost] (1st app)]; Katherine "Kitty" Pryde (1st app); Carmen Pryde (1st); Terri Pryde (1st); Lorna Dane [Polaris]; Madrox the Multiple Man; Moira MacTaggert; Sean Cassidy [Banshee] (leaves); the X-Men [Colossus; Cyclops; Nightcrawler; Phoenix [Jean Grey]; Professor X; Storm; Wolverine]; Hellfire soldiers; Donald Pierce; Harry Leland
Synopsis: The X-Men return to the states, but Banshee stays in Scotland with Moira. Upon entering the mansion, the X-Men find Xavier is back and ready to lead the team again. Prof X identifies a new mutant and the X-Men go to recruit her. The Hellfire Club also tries to woo the young Kitty Pryde into their ranks.
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Reprint Notes: reprinted black and white
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: LF608
Disclose Notes: Wolverine reads an issue of Penthouse in the story.
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Dazzler (X-Men #130)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): Chris Claremont (co-plot, script); John Byrne (co-plot)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Roger Stern (editor); Jim Salicrup (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): X-Men [Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Cyclops [Scott Summers]; Phoenix [Jean Grey]; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Nightcrawler]; Dazzler [Alison Blaire] (Introduction); Kitty Pryde; Hellfire Club [White Queen [Emma Frost]; Sebastian Shaw (Full Introduction); Mastermind [Jason Wyngarde]]; Hellfire Soldiers
Synopsis: Kitty helps four of the X-Men escape from Emma Frost. Scott and Jean try to beat the Hellfire Club to recruiting Dazzler, the first mutant of the disco era. Jean's Mastermind-induced mind trips continue.
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Reprint Notes: reprinted black and white
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: LF639
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Run for Your Life! (X-Men #131)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (plot); Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Roger Stern (editor); Jim Salicrup (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): X-Men [Professor X; Cyclops; Phoenix [Jean Grey]; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Nightcrawler]; GUESTS: Dazzler; Kitty Pryde; Carmen Pryde; Terri Pryde; Hellfire Club [White Queen [Emma Frost]; Mastermind]; Hellfire Soldiers
Synopsis: Kitty leads Scott, Jean and Kurt to where the White Queen is holding the rest of the team. Phoenix manifests astounding power in confronting the White Queen. Xavier offers a place to the two new mutants on his team-- Dazzler turns him down but Kitty joins.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: reprinted black and white
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: LF667
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And Hellfire Is Their Name! (X-Men #132)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (plot); Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Jim Salicrup (editor); Bob Budiansky (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): X-Men [Professor X; Cyclops; Phoenix [Jean Grey]; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Nightcrawler]; GUESTS: Angel; Candy Southern; VILLAINS: Hellfire Club [Sebastian Shaw; Harry Leland (1st Full); Donald Pierce (1st Full); Mastermind; Tessa (1st)]; Hellfire Soldiers; CAMEO FLASHBACK: White Queen [Emma Frost]; Dazzler; Kitty Pryde
Synopsis: The X-Men seek out Angel's advice on how to deal with the Hellfire Club as he is a member. The X-Men infiltrate the Club and are beaten by the inner circle. Mastermind works his final mojo on Jean Grey and she becomes the Black Queen of the Hellfire Club. Wolverine is the only X-Man left to mount a rescue.
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Reprint Notes: reprinted black and white
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Disclose Notes: Last panel of Wolverine in the sewers promising his solo revenge on the Hellfire Club is one of the most famous (and tributed) Wolvie images on file.
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Wolverine: Alone! (X-Men #133)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (plot); Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Jim Salicrup (editor); Bob Budiansky (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): FEATURE: X-Men [Professor X; Cyclops; Phoenix [Jean Grey]]; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Nightcrawler]; GUESTS: Angel; Banshee; Moira MacTaggert; VILLAINS: Hellfire Club--Sebastian Shaw; Harry Leland; Donald Pierce; Mastermind; Hellfire Soldiers [Angelo Macon (1st); Wade Cole (1st); Murray Reese (1st) (Later Reavers)]; CAMEO: Senator Robert Kelly (1st)
Synopsis: Wolverine fights his way to his captured comrades while Cyclops and the X-Men wage a futile battle against the Inner Circle and their new Black Queen, Jean Grey.
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Reprint Notes: reprinted black and white
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
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Too Late, the Heroes! (X-Men #134)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (plot); Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Jim Salicrup (editor); Bob Budiansky (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): X-Men [Cyclops; Phoenix [Jean Grey; also as Dark Phoenix on last page]; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Nightcrawler]; GUESTS: Beast; VILLAINS: Hellfire Club [Sebastian Shaw; Harry Leland; Donald Pierce; Mastermind]; Hellfire Soldiers; CAMEO: Senator Robert Kelly
Synopsis: Jean breaks Mastermind's spell over her and the X-Men battle the Hellfire Club through the Club's mansion. Jean drives Mastermind insane for toying with her mind. Jean snaps and becomes Dark Phoenix.
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Reprint Notes: reprinted black and white
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: LF101
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Dark Phoenix (X-Men #135)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (plot); Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Jim Salicrup (editor); Bob Budiansky (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): FEATURE: X-Men [Professor X; Cyclops; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Nightcrawler]; GUESTS: Beast; Senator Robert Kelly; Angel; Banshee; Moira MacTaggert; Lilandra; Shi'ar; VILLAINS: Dark Phoenix [Jean Grey] (1st); Sebastian Shaw; Harry Leland; CAMEOS: Spider-Man; Dr. Strange; Mr. Fantastic; The Thing; Silver Surfer; Peter Corbeau
Synopsis: Jean goes nuts as Dark Phoenix, beats up on her former teammates and heads for outer space to destroy a star system while the X-Men are left wondering how to handle their crazy comrade.
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Reprint Notes: reprinted black and white
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: LF123
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Child of Light and Darkness! (X-Men #136)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (plot); Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Jim Salicrup (editor); Bob Budiansky (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): X-Men [Professor X; Cyclops; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Nightcrawler]; GUESTS: Beast; Angel; Lilandra; Gladiator; Shi'ar; Jarvis; John Grey; Elaine Grey; Sara Grey (1st); VILLAIN: Dark Phoenix [Jean Grey]; CAMEO: Jimmy Carter
Synopsis: Dark Phoenix returns to Earth to face the X-Men and her old life. After a pitched battle with her former teammates, Jean is restored to her right mind after a furious assault by Xavier. As the team is celebrating the purging of the Phoenix force, they vanish into thin air.
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Reprint Notes: reprinted black and white
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
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Phoenix Must Die! (X-Men #137)

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Penciller(s): John Byrne (signed)
Inker(s): Terry Austin (signed)
Letterer(s): Jim Novak; typeset
Editor(s): Jim Salicrup (editor); Louise Simonson [as Louise Jones] (editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): Cyclops; Jean Grey
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Fate of the Phoenix! (X-Men #137)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (plot); Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Jim Salicrup (editor); Louise Simonson [as Louise Jones] (editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): X-Men [Professor X; Cyclops; Phoenix [Jean Grey; Marvel Girl; Dark Phoenix] (Death); Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Nightcrawler]; GUESTS: Watcher; Recorder; Beast; Angel; Lilandra; Shi'ar; Kree; Skrulls; Supreme Intelligence; Gladiator; Imperial Guard [Starbolt; Oracle; Tempest; Nightside; Smasher; Warstar (first appearance); Earthquake (first appearance); Hussar (first appearance); Manta (first appearance)]
Synopsis: Lilandra transports the X-Men to her base so that Phoenix can be killed for her crime of wiping out an entire star system. Xavier explains that the Phoenix Force has been purged from Jean and demands the right to trial by combat when his captors refuse to listen. The X-Men and the Imperial Guard fight on the Blue Area of the Moon to determine Jean's fate. During the battle, Dark Phoenix manifests herself once again and Jean sacrifices herself rather than let the Phoenix loose on the universe.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 35
Disclose Notes: reprinted black and white

As is now known, Phoenix and Jean Grey were never one and the same as revealed in Jean's resurrection in Avengers #263 and Fantastic Four #286. In the original story, Jean Grey didn't die and the story with the original ending is printed in Phoenix: The Untold Story #1
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Exit Cyclops! (X-Men #138)

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Penciller(s): John Byrne (signed)
Inker(s): Terry Austin (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): Louise Simonson [as Louise Jones] (editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): Professor X; Cyclops; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Nightcrawler; Angel; Beast; Iceman
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: reprinted in black and white
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Elegy (X-Men #138)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (plot); Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Louise Simonson [as Louise Jones] (editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): X-Men [Professor X; Cyclops (Leaves); Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Nightcrawler; Angel; Beast; Iceman; Kitty Pryde]; GUESTS: John Grey; Elaine Grey; Sara Grey; Lilandra; CAMEO FLASHBACK: Jean Grey; Magneto; Blob; Vanisher; Namor, the Sub-Mariner; Mastermind; Toad; Quicksilver; Scarlet Witch; Ka-Zar; Zabu; The Stranger; Juggernaut; Human Torch; Mimic; Lucifer; Count Nefaria; Eel; Unicorn; Plant Man; Porcupine; Scarecrow; Locust; Banshee; Kukulcan; Super Adaptoid; Warlock; Cobalt Man; Candy Southern; Dr. Strange; Spider-Man; Mole Man; Tyrannus; Mekano; Mutant Master; Grotesk; Mesmero; Polaris; Havok; Living Pharaoh; Living Monolith; Sauron; Sunfire; Z'Nox; Thunderbird [John Proudstar]; Banshee; Krakoa; Ani-Men; Black Tom Cassidy; Imperial Guard [Gladiator; Electron; Oracle; Tempest; Mentor; Hobgoblin; Starbolt; Smasher; Impulse; Titan; Fang; Midget; Nightshade; Astra; Magic; Quasar]; Alpha Flight [Vindicator [James MacDonald Hudson]; Shaman; Snowbird; Sasquatch [Walter Langkowski]; Aurora; Northstar]; Garokk; Moses Magnum; Arcade; Moira MacTaggert; Proteus; Sebastian Shaw; Harry Leland; Donald Pierce
Synopsis: During Jean's funeral, Cyclops gives a concise yet detailed history of the X-Men from the fisrt 137 issues of the series. Cyclops leaves and Kitty joins.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 18
Disclose Notes: reprinted in black and white
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Welcome to the X-Men Kitty Pryde Hope You Survive the Experience! (X-Men #139)

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Penciller(s): John Byrne (signed)
Inker(s): Terry Austin (signed)
Letterer(s): Jim Novak
Editor(s): Louise Simonson [as Louise Jones] (editor); Danny Fingeroth (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): Angel; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Nightcrawler; Kitty Pryde
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Reprint Notes: reprinted black and white
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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...Something Wicked This Way Comes!

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (plot); Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Colorist(s): Glynis Wein
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Louise Simonson [as Louise Jones] (editor); Danny Fingeroth (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): X-Men [Professor X; Angel (Joins); Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Nightcrawler; Kitty Pryde]; Heather Hudson (first appearance); Stevie Hunter (first appearance); Hulk (flashback); Alpha Flight [Vindicator [James MacDonald Hudson; Guardian]; Shaman; Snowbird]; Wendigo (villain)
Synopsis: The X-Men begin to train together with their new line-up. Kitty tries to adjust to life as an X-Man. Wolvie and Nightcrawler head to Canada to help Alpha Flight track down Wendigo.
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Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: reprinted in black and white

This is the first time Wolverine is in his brown costume. This is the first reference in X-Men to Wolvie's first appearance in Incredible Hulk #181 (shown as a flashback).
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Fist to Fist with the Savage Fury of Wen-Di-Go! (X-Men #140)

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Credits
Penciller(s): John Byrne (signed)
Inker(s): Terry Austin (signed)
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi; typeset
Editor(s): Louise Simonson [as Louise Jones] (editor); Danny Fingeroth (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): Wolverine; Nightcrawler; Vindicator [Guardian]; Snowbird; Wendigo
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Pages: 1
Job Number: LF256
Disclose Notes: reprinted black and white
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Rage! (X-Men #140)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (Co-plot); Chris Claremont
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Louise Simonson [as Louise Jones] (editor); Danny Fingeroth (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): X-Men [Professor X; Angel; Storm; Wolverine (Origin); Colossus; Nightcrawler; Kitty Pryde]; GUESTS: Heather Hudson; Stevie Hunter; Alpha Flight [Vindicator [James MacDonald Hudson]; Shaman; Snowbird]; VILLAINS: Wendigo; Blob
Synopsis: Wolvie and Nightcrawler help Alpha Flight battle Wendigo. Shaman transforms the beast back to human form. The Canadian government disbands Alpha Flight (next in Alpha Flight #1).
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Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: reprinted black and white
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X-Men #141

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Credits
Penciller(s): John Byrne (signed)
Inker(s): Terry Austin (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): Louise Simonson [as Louise Jones] (editor); Danny Fingeroth (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): Wolverine; Kitty Pryde
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Days of Future Past (X-Men #141)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (plot); Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Louise Simonson [as Louise Jones] (editor); Danny Fingeroth (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): X-Men [Professor X; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Angel; Nightcrawler; Kitty Pryde]; GUESTS: Wolverine (of 2013); Colossus (of 2013); Storm (of 2013); Sprite (of 2013); Franklin Richards (of 2013); Magneto (of 2013); Rachel Summers (1st appearance); Moira MacTaggert; Senator Robert Kelly; VILLAINS: Sentinels; New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants (1st appearance) [Mystique; Destiny (1st appearance); Blob; Pyro (1st appearance); Avalanche (1st appearance)]; CAMEOS: Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen
Synopsis: Rachel Summers sends Kitty Pryde back in time from 2013 to warn the X-Men that the new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants will try to kill Senator Kelly and begin a chain of events that spells doom for mutants.
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Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: reprinted black and white
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This Issue: Everybody Dies! (Uncanny X-Men #142)

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Credits
Penciller(s): Terry Austin (signed)
Inker(s): Terry Austin (signed)
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi; Typeset
Editor(s): Louise Simonson [as Louise Jones] (editor); Danny Fingeroth (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): Wolverine; Storm; Sentinel
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: reprinted black and white
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Mind out of Time! (Uncanny X-Men #142)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (plot); Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Louise Simonson [as Louise Jones] (editor); Danny Fingeroth (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): X-Men [Professor X; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Angel; Nightcrawler; Kitty Pryde]; Wolverine of 2013 (death); Colossus of 2013 (death); Storm of 2013 (death); Kitty Pryde of 2013; Rachel Summers; Moira MacTaggert; Senator Robert Kelly; Henry Peter Gyrich; Sebastian Shaw; Rick; Joanie; VILLAINS: Sentinels; New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants [Mystique; Destiny; Blob; Pyro; Avalanche]
Synopsis: The Brotherhood makes its play against Senator Kelly. Kitty's future self, which is in possession of her present body, helps the X-Men defeat Mystique and her crew (thus changing the future). As soon as Kelly is saved, Kitty's psyche returns from the future to her own body. A month later, in response to the attack, Kelly puts Gyrich in charge of a top secret Sentinel program called "Project Wideawake."
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Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: Rick and Joanie from the comic strip Doonesbury.
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Merry Christmas X-Men... Guess What Just Came Down the Chimney! (Uncanny X-Men #143)

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Terry Austin (signed)
Inker(s): Terry Austin (signed)
Letterer(s): Rick Parker
Editor(s): Louise Simonson [as Louise Jones] (editor); Danny Fingeroth (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): Kitty Pryde; N'Garai
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: reprinted black and white
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Demon (Uncanny X-Men #143)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): Chris Claremont (plot, script); John Byrne (plot)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Louise Simonson [as Louise Jones] (editor); Danny Fingeroth (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): X-Men [Professor X; Storm; Wolverine; Angel; Colossus; Kitty Pryde]; GUESTS: Cyclops; Lee Forrester (1st); Mariko Yashida; Carmen Pryde; Terri Pryde; VILLAIN: N'garai Demon (1st and Death)
Synopsis: Kitty is left home alone on Christmas Eve and tangles with a nasty demon.
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Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: reprinted black and white
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Even in Death... (Uncanny X-Men #144)

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Writer(s): Chris Claremont
Penciller(s): Brent Anderson
Inker(s): Joe Rubinstein
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Editor(s): Louise Simonson [as Louise Jones] (editor); Danny Fingeroth (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor-in-chief)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): FEATURE: X-Men [Professor X; Storm; Wolverine; Angel; Colossus; Nightcrawler; Kitty Pryde]; GUESTS: Man-Thing; Cyclops; Lee Forrester; Jock Forrester (Death; Lee's father); VILLAIN: D'Spayre; CAMEOS: Havok; Polaris; Beast; Iceman; Jean Grey (All Illusions)
Synopsis: D'Spayre pushes Lee's father to suicide and mucks with Cyclops' mind.
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Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: reprinted black and white

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