Apocalypse: Part 1 of 4 - Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Pencils and cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
New series artist Salvador Larroca arrives-as Apocalypse begins! Sinister has been resurrected, the pieces are moving into place, and everything is starting to come together. Can the X-Men prevent the coming of Apocalypse? The story arc that's been building for a year kicks off here!
Cover price $2.99.
Ultimatum tie-in - Written by ARON E. COLEITE Pencils & Cover by MARK BROOKS
The unthinkable has happened as the X-Men find themselves reeling from the devastating events of Ultimatum. As Xavier's pupils prepare to retaliate, one X-Man is conspicuously left off the roster. As her time as part of Weapon X is counted against her, how can Rogue prove her loyalty? How far will she go? And just what is her mysterious connection to Vindicator of Alpha Flight?! His identity finally revealed!!!
32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.
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.
"Where No X-Man has Gone Before!" Guest-starring the Starjammers (1st full appearance). Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Dan Green.
Thanks to the awesome power of Phoenix, the X-Men have arrived on the far side of the universe. However things go from bad to worse when they are greeted by a small army of super-beings under the thrall of a sadistic madman.
1st appearance of the Starjammers - Raza and Hepzibah - and the Shi'ar Imperial Guard.
Structurally intact but sun-worn cover.
"Desolation!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin.
Beast and an unconscious Phoenix fight to stay alive in the unrelenting cold and barren wasteland of the Arctic. Meanwhile, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, Banshee, and Wolverine find themselves lost in the land that time forgot.
"Psi War!" Misty Knight cameo. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin.
It's the origin of Professor Charles Xavier! In a time before the X-Men, Xavier ran into another mutant whose mental abilities rivaled his own. Witness the battle that decided the fate of mutant and mankind for generations to come. 1st appearance of the Shadow King.
Structurally intact but sun-worn cover.
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!
Direct Edition. "The Quality of Hatred!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art and cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin.
Wolverine's encounter with Proteus has left the feral mutant uncharacteristically shaken. Cyclops is forced to take drastic measures to rally his troops for the final showdown with Mutant X.
Structurally intact but sun-worn.
Direct Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 1 of 9 - "God Spare the Children!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin.
This issue begins arguably the greatest and most tragic X-Men adventure of all time - The Dark Phoenix Saga. While the X-Men attempt to recruit a "New Mutant" by the name of Kitty Pryde, Wolverine, Colossus, and Storm are suddenly attacked by unknown assailants. What do these armored foes want, and who is the White Queen?
36 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st appearance of Kitty Pryde and Emma Frost, the White Queen. Cover price $0.40.
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. "...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. Featuring a flashback cameo from Incredible Hulk (Vol. 1) #181 when Wolverine battled the Hulk and Wendigo. NOTE: 1st appearances of Stevie Hunter and Heather Hudson. First time Wolverine named Logan. First appearance of Wolverine tan/brown costume.
36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.
Newsstand Edition. Christmas Issue - "Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's Christmas Eve and Kitty is home alone. What a terrible time for an unexpected visitor. Kitty Pryde comes into her own as she must face a demonic adversary Home Alone-style.
Newsstand Edition. "Even in Death!" Guest-starring the Man-Thing. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Brent Anderson and Joe Rubinstein.
Cyclops faces his fears in this macabre tale featuring the Man-Thing and the sinister D'Spayre.
"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.
Cover price $0.60.
"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. Secret Wars II tie-in. - "Crossroads!" Starjammers cameo. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Al Williamson.
Phoenix continues her ill-fated quest to destroy the Beyonder. When the X-Men have the chance to end the Beyonder's threat forever, what decision will they make.
Newsstand Edition. "Retribution!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green.
In order to stop Rachel from murdering Selene, the Hellfire Club's Black Queen, Wolverine wounded her. Now the X-Men and the vengeance seeking Inner Circle of the Hellfire Club race against each other to find the wounded Phoenix!
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.