The Boy Who Saw Tomorrow! - Written by Scott Lobdell. Cover by Jose Ladronn & Juan Vlasco. Art by Bryan Hitch & Paul Neary.
Flashback! In the years before the formation of the X-Men, the highest echelons of the government discover the existence of mutants -- a race they fear threatens mankind's survival! Thus begins the Sentinel program, leading to the construction of Master Mold. But a malevolent force from the future wants to use Master Mold for its own purpose, and only Rachel Summers, the Mother Askani, has the power to stop it! What connection does this chain of events have to the long-fabled "Twelve"?
40 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.
Christmas Issue - "'Twas the Night Before Christmas...!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Sunfire and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin.
If the X-Man can't stop the madman Moses Magnum (last seen in Power Man Annual #1), the island nation of Japan is doomed!
Newsstand Edition. "Elegy!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin.
In the tragic aftermath of last issue's stunning events, the X-Men bury one of their own. Scott relives the history of X-Men and reflects. Overcome with grief, Cyclops decides to leave the X-Men!
Direct edition. "...Something Wicked this Way Comes!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight's Vindicator, Shaman, and Snowbird. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin.
Kitty Pryde joins the team and soon finds she live to regret her decision. Meanwhile, Wolverine and Nightcrawler head to Canada and come face-to-face with one of the deadliest killers in the Marvel Universe.
Direct Edition. "Rage!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight's Vindicator, Shaman, and Snowbird. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin.
Wolverine and Nightcrawler must team-up with Canada's premier super-team Alpha Flight in order to coral one of the deadliest beasts walking the planet - the savage Wendigo! Plus, more secretes from Wolverine and Vindicator's past is revealed.
"Reunion!" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Corsair of the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum, Bob Wiacek, and Joe Rubinstein.
The swashbuckling space-pirate Corsair crash-lands on the school grounds of Xavier's Institute. He comes to the X-Men with a dire warning of impending doom. However, he may not get to deliver his message as he is pursued by an alien contingent of bounty-hunters determined to stop him. Plus, Cyclops finally learns the truth about his relationship with Corsair!
Cover price $0.60.
Direct Edition. "Binary Star!" Part 3 of 6. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek.
The X-Men are about to get a powerful new ally in their fight against the sinister Brood. For years Carol Danvers was the Kree-powered super-woman known as Ms. Marvel. But the evil mutant Rogue stole her abilities, and her identity. But now Carol will be given power beyond imagination as "Binary" is born! Plus, Storm discovers a bone-chilling secret within herself.
NOTE: 1st appearance of Carol Danvers as Binary.
Cover price $0.60.
"Catacombs!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek.
Angel has been kidnaped by a fanatical group of mutants that live below the streets of Manhattan. Now the X-Men race against the clock to save the life of the former teammate, but are they ready for what they find in the tunnels of the Morlocks?
NOTE: 1st appearance of Callisto and the Morlocks.
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"Madness!" Nick Fury cameo. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Rogue sets out on a solo adventure that will have her facing her biggest fears. Guest-starring S.H.I.E.L.D.! 36 pgs.
Direct Edition. "Life and Death: Part 1!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Terry Austin.
In the tragic aftermath of last issue's events, Storm is left powerless. Now she must attempt to come to terms with this reality in the presence of the man who is inadvertently responsible - Forge. Plus, sinister creatures plot and scheme from the shadows. NOTE: See Uncanny X-Men #198 for the sequel to this story.
52 pgs. Cover price $1.00.
Newsstand Edition. Mutant Massacre tie-in: Wolverine vs. Sabretooth, Round 2: "Psylocke." Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Alan Davis and Paul Neary.
This story takes place after the events of Thor (Vol. 1) #374. In order to protect the injured, Psylocke must somehow stall the mutant assassin Sabretooth long enough for the X-Men to return from the Morlock tunnels. What follows is a deadly game of cat and mouse. 36 pages.
Direct Edition. "With Malice Towards All!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith.
Dazzler returns! But when the mutant villain Malice usurps control over her, the X-Men may wish she had stayed away.
36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.
"Old Soldiers!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Alan Davis and Dan Green. This story takes place after the events of Uncanny X-Men Annual #10. When the scent of a woman once thought dead lets Wolverine's feral nature get the best of him, Storm is left alone to face three super-powered World War II criminals in "the most dangerous game." Plus, why are the mutant assassins known as the Marauders hounding Cyclops' estranged wife, Madelyne Pryor? NOTE: 1st appearance of Crimson Commando, Stonewall, and Super Sabre. 36 pgs.
Direct Edition. "Crucible!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Jackson Guice & Dan Green. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith.
Alone and powerless, Storm must face off with the Crimson Commando, the super-strong Stonewall, and the ultra fast Super Sabre in a deadly game of cat and mouse. It's "The Most Dangerous Game" X-Men-style.
36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.
"Omens & Portents!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Kerry Gammill and Dan Green.
The mutant criminals Crimson Commando, Stonewall, and Super Sabre are offered membership into the government sanctioned strike force Freedom Force. But when their resident psychic Oracle foresees the X-Men's demise, will the former Brotherhood of Evil Mutants set out to help their erstwhile sparring partners? Meanwhile, Storm continues her perilous quest to find Forge. When she finds the man she at once both loves and despises, can she be counted on to do what must be done? Old Naze has his doubts. Plus, two jilted and scorned people, Alex Summers and Madelyne Pryor, find solace in each other's company.
Cover price $0.75.
"The Dark Before the Dawn!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green.
Rogue receives an ominous warning about impending doom from her foster mother Mystique. Meanwhile, when Storm finally comes face-to-face with Forge she soon learns that things aren't always what they seem.
Cover price $0.75.
The Fall of the Mutants tie-in. "The Belly of the Beast!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green.
Can it be true?! In order to stop the sinister Adversary, will the ominous omen come to pass? Must the X-Men make the ultimate sacrifice to save the world? Don't miss the unbelievable conclusion to "The Fall of the Mutants!"
Cover price $0.75.
Christmas Issue - 'Twas the Night...!" New Mutants cameo. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Joe Rubinstein.
As the X-Men get acquainted with their new headquarters they make a startling discovery. It seems the previous owners, a band of marauding cyborgs known as Reavers, had built up quite a cache of stolen goods. Marvel's Merry Mutants want this loot to get put to some good use, and decides to play Santa.
Cover price $1.00.
Inferno: Part 6 of 7 - "Ashes!" Guest-starring X-Factor. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Hilary Barta. Cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green.
Story continued from X-Factor (Vol. 1) #38. The demon N'astirh has been dealt with. The Goblin Queen has fallen. Now all that remains is the man called Sinister! Story concludes in X-Factor (Vol. 1) #39.
NOTE: The Inferno also runs through New Mutants #71-73.
Cover price $1.00.
1st Printing. "Men!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rob Liefeld and Dan Green. Cover by Rob Liefeld.
Last issue the ladies of the X-Men had a girls' night out, now it's the guys' turn. But what happens when Colossus, Havok, Longshot, and Wolverine wind up smack dab in the middle of full-on alien "Invasion?!" NOTES: This issue is a parody of the Invasion storyline DC did around this same time. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist.
Cover price $1.00.
First Printing. Direct Edition. "Fall!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Dan Green.
When Nanny and the Orphan Maker attack two more X-Men will fall by the wayside. Plus, what does the diabolical Donald Pierce and his deadly Reavers have planned for the Children of the Atom.
36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.
Cover art by Joe Jusko. "Eye of the Tigress," script by Bruce Jones and April Campbell, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Bob Wiacek and Dan Green
Kull, King of Valusia, goes to a royal wedding of the heiress of Thule to the crown-prince of Verulia; Ku-Var, the ruler of Atlantis, is there; Kull is amazed by his chief guard, a fierce woman named Iraina, who is dressed in an impressive outfit made of tiger skin; Following the wedding theres a series of contests; The king of Thule calls for Kull and Ku-Var to choose two of their best fighters to face each other in combat.
52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.25.
"Storm Warnings!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green.
This one has a little something for everybody. The mutant Master of Magnetism, Magneto, pays a visit to Muir Island. Banshee makes a startling rescue in the North Atlantic. Wolverine and Jubilee continue to stay one step ahead of their pursuers. Forge returns. And, the sudden appearance of a young girl with familiar blue eyes sets in motion dire things to come.
Cover price $1.00.
Newsstand Edition. "Crash & Burn!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green.
Forge and Freedom Force face the deadly Reavers in a battle not everyone will walk away from. Plus, a familiar face shows up in China. NOTE: 1st appearance of Matsuo Tsurayaba.
Cover price $1.00.
