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15-cent regular-sized issue. Cover pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers. I, Lucifer..., script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin], inks by Dick Ayers; ; story of how Prof. X lost use of legs; reprinted from issue 20. 36 pgs. $0.15.

Final 52-page giant. Cover pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers. From Whence Comes... Dominus?, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin], inks by Dick Ayers; the X-Men battle Lucifer, The Supreme One; reprinted from issue 20. The Plague of... the Locust!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; reprinted from issue 24. 52 pgs. $0.25.

Regular-sized, 20-cent cover price begins. Cover art by Bill Everett. The Power and the Pendant, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; while taking Jean to Metro College, the X-Men stop to help an orphanage that is on fire; in Central America, El Tigra and co. look for Mayan gold of Kukulcan; ; reprinted from issue 25.. 36 pgs. $0.20.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Holocaust, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; the X-Men (sans Marvel Girl) battle Kukulcan; Cyclops accidentally hits Angel with an optic blast. A Marvel Masterwork Pin-Up of Professor X, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Iceman, Angel, and Beast, pencils by Jack Kirby; ; reprinted from issue 26.. 36 pgs. $0.20.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. The Wail of the Banshee, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; Banshee is apparently a villain working with Ogre and the Factor Three; Banshee steals imported tobacco and a painting called the Gaelic Landscape; the X-Men test Mimic's powers; reprinted from issue 28.. 36 pgs. $0.20.

Cover pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta. When Titans Clash, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; X-Men battle Mimic and the Super Adaptoid, which is an android that copies the Avengers' powers; reprinted from issue 29. Cover reprint, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione. 36 pgs. $0.20.

Cover pencils by George Tuska. The Menace of Merlin!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Jack Sparling, inks by John Tartaglione; the X-Men battle Warlock, who reveals that he used to be Merlin the Magician;Thor cameo; reprinted from issue 30. Cover reprint, pencils by Jack Kirby. 36 pgs. $0.20.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Beware the Juggernaut, My Son, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; the X-Men attend Iceman's 18th birthday party; Xavier works on Juggernaut, who is unconscious in the basement of the mansion; reprinted from issue 32. 36 pgs. $0.20.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, Don Heck, John Romita, and John Verpoorten (alterations), inks by George Roussos, John Romita, and John Verpoorten. We, the Jury, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Don Heck; the X-Men battle the Factor Three in Europe; the Mutant-Master holds Professor X and Banshee captive; Juggernaut cameo; reprinted from issue 37. 36 pgs. $0.20.

Cover art by Dan Adkins. The Sinister Shadow of Doomsday, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by George Roussos; Mutant Master tells the Changeling about his plans to initiate the human in a third world war; Marvel Girl, Beast and Angel go to Europe; Iceman and Cyclops go to Washington; reprinted from issue 38. The Spirit of Swami River, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Steve Ditko; reprinted from Amazing Adult Fantasy #9. 36 pgs. $0.20.

Cover art by George Tuska. The Fateful Finale, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta; Mastermind and Unus attack Cyclops and Iceman; Marvel Girl frees herself and others from jail and convince the Russians that Blob has a bomb and wants to initiate WWIII; the mutants battle the Mutant Master; reprinted from issue 39. Mister Universe, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; reprinted from Amazing Adult Fantasy #10. 36 pgs. $0.20.

Cover art by John Buscema. If I Should Die...!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by George Tuska; the X-Men battle Grotesk the Sub-Human; reprinted from issue 42. Why Won't They Believe Me?, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; reprinted from Amazing Adult Fantasy #7. 36 pgs. $0.25.

"The Doomsmith Scenario!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont and Len Wein. Art by Dave Cockrum. It is a changing of the guard at Xavier's School for the Gifted. Professor X's original students are replaced by an all new team of X-Men. The demonic acrobat Nightcrawler, the weather controlling Storm, the iron-skinned strongman - Colossus, the shrieking Banshee, the tribal warrior - Thunderbird, and the dangerous Wolverine have been gathered together from the four corners of the world to defend mankind from the forces of evil, and to vanguard Xavier's dream of mutants and humans co-existing in peace and harmony. However their first mission may be their last. The new X-Men must stop the sinister madman Count Nefaria who has seized control of the United States' strategic missile force.

"Warhunt!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont and Len Wein. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Cover by Gil Kane. In order to stop the sinister madman Count Nefaria from raining nuclear Armageddon down upon the world, the new X-Men must fight their way through the Count's mutated bodyguards - the Ani-Men! Plus, one X-Man makes the ultimate sacrifice! NOTE: Death of Thunderbird I.

"Deathstar, Rising!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Frank Chiaramonte. The new X-Men boldly go where no X-Men have gone before as their battle with the mutant hating Sentinels takes to the edge of space and beyond. But before they can stop the madman Steve Lang, the X-Men will come face-to-face with the last people they expected to see!

"Greater Love hath No X-Man...!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum. It's the old X-Men versus the new as Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Banshee, and Wolverine face off with Ice Man, Angel, Beast and Marvel Girl! But why are X-Men battling X-Men and with which side will Cyclops' loyalties fall? Plus, will another X-Man have to make the ultimate sacrifice? Don't miss the shocking answers to these questions and more the most out of this world X-Men extravaganza yet!

"Greater Love hath No X-Man...!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum. It's the old X-Men versus the new as Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Banshee, and Wolverine face off with Ice Man, Angel, Beast and Marvel Girl! But why are X-Men battling X-Men and with which side will Cyclops' loyalties fall? Plus, will another X-Man have to make the ultimate sacrifice? Don't miss the shocking answers to these questions and more the most out of this world X-Men extravaganza yet!

"Greater Love hath No X-Man...!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum. It's the old X-Men versus the new as Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Banshee, and Wolverine face off with Ice Man, Angel, Beast and Marvel Girl! But why are X-Men battling X-Men and with which side will Cyclops' loyalties fall? Plus, will another X-Man have to make the ultimate sacrifice? Don't miss the shocking answers to these questions and more the most out of this world X-Men extravaganza yet!

"Like a Phoenix, from the Ashes!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Frank Chiaramonte. In the startling aftermath of last issue's events, the X-Men crash-land back on Earth, but they soon learn that a unbelievable change has come over Jean Grey. Don't miss the rise of the Phoenix! Meanwhile, the team decides to take in some much needed R&R. They head to Ireland to Banshee's ancestral home. However, nothing but danger and death wait for them here. NOTE: 1st appearance of Phoenix, 1st appeance of Black Tom Cassidy, and Juggernaut cameo.

"Like a Phoenix, from the Ashes!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Frank Chiaramonte. In the startling aftermath of last issue's events, the X-Men crash-land back on Earth, but they soon learn that a unbelievable change has come over Jean Grey. Don't miss the rise of the Phoenix! Meanwhile, the team decides to take in some much needed R&R. They head to Ireland to Banshee's ancestral home. However, nothing but danger and death wait for them here. NOTE: 1st appearance of Phoenix, 1st appeance of Black Tom Cassidy, and Juggernaut cameo.

"Phoenix Unleashed!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Firelord and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Layton. The sinister Eric the Red makes his move. Charles Xavier is stunned when he is finally confronted with the beauty from his visions. Plus, Phoenix must face the awesome power of Firelord, former Herald of Galactus! Story continues in Uncanny X-Men #107. NOTE: Lilandra's name is revealed for the 1st time.

"Armageddon Now!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Starjammers. Cameos by the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and Firelord. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. On the far side of the universe alone and cut off from their mentor, the X-Men must face their worst nightmares if they are going stop the mad Emperor D'Ken, from unleashing the unimaginable power of the M'Krann Crystal upon the universe. NOTE: This issue marks the first of a long and distinguished run by one of the greatest creative teams ever assembled - Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and Terry Austin. Over the course of the next 36 issues they will go on to tell some of the most prominent X-Men stories. Stories that still resonate to this day. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

"Visions of Death!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The deadly and creature who feeds off the life-essence of mutants Sauron has returned! However, something even more dangerous then the sinister reptilian threatens to rise in the Savage Land, and Ka-Zar needs the X-Men's help to stop it. NOTE: 1st appearance of Zaladane.

"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. NOTE: 1st appearance of the Shadow King.

"Wanted: Wolverine! Dead or Alive!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight (1st appearance cameo). Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Wolverine's past comes back to haunt him yet again. First the Canadian government sent its super-agent Vindicator to retrieve the awol operative (see Uncanny X-Men #109). But when the X-Men proved too much for the lone Canadian super-hero. This time they will send a whole strike force and not even the X-Men may be powerful enough to stop them getting what they want.

"Cry for the Children!" Cameos by Luke Cage, Misty Knight, Colleen Wing , Black Tom Cassidy, and Juggernaut. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. While testing the limits of his incredible strength in the Danger Room, Colossus learns a valuable lesson about courage from Wolverine. Meanwhile, Jean Grey meets the mysterious man that will change her life forever, Jason Wyngarde. Plus, Storm learns a hard truth about life on the streets. NOTE: 1st appearance of Arcade.

"Listen - Stop Me if You've Heard It - But this One will Kill You!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. One by one the X-Men are abducted. Now they must fight for their lives if they hope to survive the sinister creature of the diabolical Arcade - Murder World!

"He Only Laughs when I Hurt!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. How can the X-Men be expected to survive Arcade's sinister funhouse of death Murder World when their strongest teammate Colossus has been turned against them?

"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.

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 v 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? NOTE: 1st appearance of Kitty Pryde and Emma Frost, the White Queen.

The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 5 of 9 - "Wolverine: Alone!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men have been battered and beaten by the Inner Circle of the Hellfire Club. Jean Grey has been psychically seduced by Jason Wyngarde, who just so happens to be one of the teams oldest enemies - Mastermind! Jean has become the Club's Black Queen and is poised to murder her friends. However, there's one glitch in the villains' plan, Wolverine. See what happens when the feral X-Man decides to really cut loose.

The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 7 of 9 - "Dark Phoenix!" Cameos by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and the Silver Surfer. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The unfettered might of the Dark Phoenix is unleashed upon an unsuspecting universe, and the repercussions oar terrible. What can the X-Men do to stop their teammate who has gone mad with unimaginable power?

The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 9 of 9 - "The Fate of Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Watcher. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The persona of the Dark Phoenix has subsided, but for how long? The Shi'ar Empire doesn't plan to wait and find out. While as Dark Phoenix, Jean murdered untold billions, and the alien empire plans to see her pay for her crimes. Now, the X-Men must battle the Shi'ar Imperial Guard in a dual to decide the fate of Jean Grey. Don't miss the stunning conclusion to the greatest X-Men saga of all time!

"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.

Days of Future Past: Part 2 of 2. "Mind Out of Time!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In order to prevent a dystopian future where all mutants and super-heroes are hunted and killed by the robotic Sentinels, the X-Men must prevent the new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants from assassinating Senator Kelly. Featuring one of the most shocking death scenes in the comic book history.

Days of Future Past: Part 2 of 2. "Mind Out of Time!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In order to prevent a dystopian future where all mutants and super-heroes are hunted and killed by the robotic Sentinels, the X-Men must prevent the new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants from assassinating Senator Kelly. Featuring one of the most shocking death scenes in the comic book history.

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. NOTE: This issue marks the end of Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and Terry Austin's spectacular 36 issue run. Plus, the demon that Kitty fights in this issue is what is known as a N'Garai. They come back to haunt the Incredible Hulk at the mystical Crossroads in Incredible Hulk (Vol. 1) #308. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

"The Life that Late I Led...!" Guest-starring Carolyn Danvers (former Ms. Marvel) and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek. The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants return. Plus, Carol Danvers comes face-to-face with the mutant that stole her memories and amazing super-human abilities - Rogue! Don't miss this major turning point in the life of the former Ms. Marvel. Plus, Havok is reunited with his father.

"Gambit!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Mike Collins and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Andy Kubert. The Hounds are closing in on the young thief named Storm. Her only hope may lie in the hands of a mysterious and charming stranger. Plus, the Shadow King wants Mystique dead. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gambit.

Limited Sketch Variant Cover by MICHAEL TURNER. X-Men: Manifest Destiny tie-in - Written by ED BRUBAKER & MATT FRACTION Penciled by GREG LAND & TERRY DODSON 'SFX', PART 1! Sentinels? What? And Magneto? And is that the Master Mold? What the hell is going on in San Francisco now that the Uncanny X-Men have relocated there? They've got a new Headquarters and a new status quo as the gauntlet is thrown for a new era of mutantkind. It's all here in the double-sized anniversary issue that sets up the plotlines that will be developed over the next year in UNCANNY. And it's all brought to you by the hot writing team of Ed Brubaker & Matt Fraction (Immortal Iron Fist) and fan favorite artists Greg Land (ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR, X-MEN: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY) and Terry Dodson (SPIDER-MAN/BLACK CAT, Wonder Woman). New creators, new home. The future begins now. 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99

Limited Sketch Variant Cover by TERRY DODSON. X-Men: Manifest Destiny tie-in - Written by ED BRUBAKER & MATT FRACTION Penciled by GREG LAND & TERRY DODSON 'SFX', PART 1! Sentinels? What? And Magneto? And is that the Master Mold? What the hell is going on in San Francisco now that the Uncanny X-Men have relocated there? They've got a new Headquarters and a new status quo as the gauntlet is thrown for a new era of mutantkind. It's all here in the double-sized anniversary issue that sets up the plotlines that will be developed over the next year in UNCANNY. And it's all brought to you by the hot writing team of Ed Brubaker & Matt Fraction (Immortal Iron Fist) and fan favorite artists Greg Land (ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR, X-MEN: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY) and Terry Dodson (SPIDER-MAN/BLACK CAT, Wonder Woman). New creators, new home. The future begins now. 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99

No ads in book. Entire issue from cover to cover is comic stories and one page strips. Uncle Scrooge in an untitled book-length story in which he obtains the world's rarest coin but loses it. With Donald and the nephews, he journeys undersea to find it and discovers Atlantis. Story by Carl Barks.

No ads in book. Entire issue from cover to cover is comic stories and one page strips. Uncle Scrooge in two untitled stories. In the first story, overworked and exhausted, Scrooge seeks Tralla La, a land where no money or wealth exists so that he can rest and recover. In the second story, Scrooge wants to buy two houses and goes to great lengths to do so. Stories by Carl Barks.

Uncle Scrooge in "Lost Beneath the Sea" in which Scrooge, Donald, and the nephews seek Scrooge's old number one dime which was lost in shipwreck and "The Lemonade Fling." Issue also has Gyro Gearloose in "A Helper's Helping Hand," a one-page text feature "Autumn Picnic," and one-page gag strips. Stories by Carl Barks.

Reprint of story from issue number 10, "The Fabulous Philosopher's Stone" in which Scrooge, Donald, and the nephews search for the Philosopher's Stone, a stone that turns objects into gold. Issue also has Gyro Gearloose in "Super Scientist," a one-page text feature "One In A Million," and one-page gag strips. "The Fabulous Philosopher's Stone" is by Carl Barks. Number on cover: 10038-701.

Cover art by Don Rosa. The Son of the Sun starring Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Flintheart Glomgold, script and art by Don Rosa. Portrait of the Artist as a Duck Man text article, script by Geoffrey Blum, art by Don Rosa. A Taxing Effort starring Donald Duck and Ludwig Von Drake, script by Bob Foster, art by Frank Smith. 36 pgs. $0.95.

1st Harris Issue. Frank Brunner art.

"Split Personality!" (art by Johnny Craig); "Who Doughnut?" (art by Jack Davis); "Practical Choke!" (art by George Evans); and "Notes To You!" (art by Graham Ingels). Johnny Craig dismemberment cover.

THE WALKING DEAD #1 SPECIAL EDITION story ROBERT KIRKMAN art TONY MOORE cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN In celebration of the release of the 50th issue of this groundbreaking series, Image Comics presents a special reprint edition the first issue. Complete with the full script, original series proposal and a pile of other bonus features. ? 40 PAGES ? BW ?

1ST PRINTING (2nd printing exists). (W) Robert Kirkman (A) Tony Moore BW 32pp $2.95 THE CONCEPT: How many hours are in a day when you don't spend half of them watching television? When is that last time any of us REALLY worked to get something that we wanted? How long has it been since any of us really NEEDED something that we WANTED? The world we knew is gone. The world of commerce and frivolous necessity has been replaced by a world of survival and responsibility. An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled, no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. THIS ISSUE: Rick Grime's horrific adventure continues. Everything he knew is gone, and the search for his family begins. Rick sets out for Atlanta, the last known location of his wife and son. It's only a five-hour drive, but this is not the case when all the gas stations are closed and your car is out of gas. On top of that, there are new rules in this world. One of the most important... don't go into the city, any city... EVER. Rick doesn't know this rule... but he'll learn. From the guys behind BATTLE POPE and BRIT comes something COMPLETELY different.