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"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!

"Juggernaut's Back in Town!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. If the super-sentinel from the future Nimrod has just easily trashed the unstoppable Juggernaut, what hope do the Uncanny X-Men have? Plus, Storm begins her sojourn in Africa.

"The Trial of Magneto!" Guest-starring Lilandra, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. For his crimes against humanity, Magneto will be put on trial. Can the X-Men keep extremists from disrupting the trial thus sparking a mutant/human war?! Plus, a mortally wounded Charles Xavier forces Magneto to make a decision that will change the X-Men's lives forever! NOTE: 1st appearance of Fenris.

Direct Edition. "Death by Drowning!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. It's the X-Men vs. the Marauders: Round 2! However, this time the Marauders have an ace up there sleeve - the Malice controlled Polaris! And, Rogue and Dazzler's turbulent past comes to a head (see Dazzler #24 & 28 for details about that past). When push comes to shove, will these former arch foes lay it on the line for one another? Plus, the man behind the scenes pulling the Marauders' strings is finally revealed! NOTE: 1st appearance of Mr. Sinister.

Direct Edition. "Ladies' Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Who are the M Squad and why are they about to ruin the girls' night out? Plus, the introduction of a brand new X-character! NOTE: 1st appearance of Jubilee.

"Where's Wolverine?!" Part 2 of 2 Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rick Leonardi and Kent Williams. Cover by Jim Lee. Wounded and on the run, Logan's only chance for survival may rest in the hands of one very young and very scared mutant by the name of Jubilee.

"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.

Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke.

Acts of Vengeance: Part 2 of 3. "Lady Mandarin!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Jim Lee and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Jim Lee. Lady Mandarin is sent to take down the biggest threat to the Hand and the Mandarin's criminal empire - Wolverine!

"Scary Monsters!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Kieron Dwyer and Joe Rubinstein. Forge, Banshee, and Jean Grey have returned to the ruins of Xavier's School for the Gifted only to come face-to-face with "Scary Monsters!"

Direct Edition. "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. 36 pages, full color.

Direct Edition. "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. 36 pages, full color.

Direct Edition. "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. 36 pages, full color.

"Nanny!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Whilce Portacio, Jim Lee, and Scott Williams. Cover by Whilce Portacio, Jim Lee, and Bob Wiacek. Not only do Storm and Gambit have to deal with the murderous Hounds, but now Nanny and the Orphan Maker decide to get involved as well. Can these world class thieves manage to escape this two-pronged attack?

1st Printing. Direct Edition. "Madripoor Knights!" Guest-starring Captain America and Black Widow. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Cover by Jim Lee. In this classic flashback tale, during the second World War, a mysterious man by the name of Logan and a rookie Sentinel of Liberty must team up against the deadly Hand to save the life of a young girl. Meanwhile in the present, Wolverine, Jubilee, Psylocke, and Black Widow finish a caper that began nearly fifty years earlier. NOTE: JC Penney reprint exists with 30th Anniversary Spider-Man in UPC Box.

"Whose House is this Anyway?!" Guest-starring X-Factor and the New Mutants. Story by Chris Claremont. Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. The halls of Xavier's Institute are becoming very crowed. This very special issue, featuring the talents of an army of the industries best, answers the question "what happens when there too many mutants?" Plus, Lila Cheney arrives with dire news about Professor X! Featuring art by Whilce Portacio, Klaus Janson, John Byrne, Rick Leonardi, Marc Silvestri, Michael Golden, Larry Stroman, Jim Lee, and Scott Williams.

Direct Edition. "Free Charley!" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. It's X-Man vs. X-Man as the fate of the universe will decided by the outcome of a battle that will pit friend against friend. Meanwhile back on Earth, the Shadow King makes his move and you won't believe who his pawn is. NOTE: This marks the last issue for the team of Jim Lee and Scott Williams on Uncanny X-Men as they move on to launch X-Men #1 with Chris Claremont.

FIRST PRINTING with WHITE title logo (second printing has a red title logo). "Fresh Upstart!" Story by Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. It's a new era for Marvel's Merry Mutants. Xavier's original students have returned home and reunited with the X-Men to assemble the greatest team of super-human mutants ever assembled. But with new a new team comes new threats. Who are the Upstarts and what kind of threat do they pose to the X-Men, and mutantkind in general? Witness the ultimate fate of Donald Pierce, the Reavers, the White Queen and her Hellions. NOTE: 1st appearance of Fitzroy. ****death of Donald Pierce, the Reavers, Jetstream, Beef, and Tarot. 1st printing - white title.

2nd printing with red title logo (first printing has a white title logo). The Sentinels are back in "Fresh Upstart." Script by John Byrne, plot by Jim Lee and Whilce Portacio, pencils by Portacio, inks by Art Thibert. Portacio/Thibert wraparound cover."Fresh Upstart!" Story by Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. It's a new era for Marvel's Merry Mutants. Xavier's original students have returned home and reunited with the X-Men to assemble the greatest team of super-human mutants ever assembled. But with new a new team comes new threats. Who are the Upstarts and what kind of threat do they pose to the X-Men, and mutantkind in general? Witness the ultimate fate of Donald Pierce, the Reavers, the White Queen and her Hellions. NOTE: 1st appearance of Fitzroy. ****death of Donald Pierce, the Reavers, Jetstream, Beef, and Tarot. 2nd printing - red title.

Direct Edition. "Payback!" Story by Whilce Portacio and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. In one fell swoop the Upstarts have destroyed the Reavers and crippled the Hellfire Club. Next up, the Mutant Liberation Front. Who can stop these powerful new foes? Enter: Bishop! NOTE: 1st appearance of Bishop.

"Time and Place!" Story by Scott Lobdell, Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, and John Byrne. Art by Andy Kubert and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Andy Kubert. Bishop has joined the team, but are the X-Men ready for this man out time's brand of justice?

"Frayed!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Scott Lobdell. Art and cover by Whilce Portacio and Scott Williams. Ice Man fights to save the lives of his parents. What will be Storm's answer to Forge's proposal? Mystique reaches a turning point in her life. And, more is revealed about Peter's mysterious brother, Mikhail.

X-Cutioner's Song: Epilogue. "Up and Around!" Story by Scott Lobdell. Art by Brandon Peterson and Dan Panosian. The X-Men attempt to deal with the aftermath of the startling events that happened during the "X-Cutiner's Song."

Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Dominion!, script by Scott Lobdell, art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green; Trevor Fizroy brutally tortures her prisoner, Selene, the Black Queen; Trevor calls a meeting of the Upstarts:Siena Blaze, Graydon Creed, Shinobi Shaw, Fabian Cortez, and the Gamesmaster; They agree to make Forge their next target; Fitzroy gets there first. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25.

Magneto hologram cover. Magneto pulls the adamantium out of Wolverine's body in "For What I Have Done." Script by Scott Lobdell; pencils by John Romita Jr., Jae Lee (4 pages), Chris Sprouse (6 pages), Brandon Peterson (4 pages), and Paul Smith (5 pages?); inks by Dan Green, Dan Panosian, Terry Austin, Tom Palmer, and Keith Williams. The story continues in X-Men 25. Wraparound cover by Romita/Panosian.

Direct Edition. Cover by Jan Duursema and Richard Bennett. The Measure Of The Man, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Jan Duursema, Jose Marzan, and Jan Duursema; Iceman, Rogue and Bishop save Opal from a mysterious group of men in battle suits; Xavier asks Storm to steal for him. Story takes place between Uncanny #304 and X-Men #25. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25.

Cover by John Romita Jr. and Dan Green. Mixed Blessings, script by Scott Lobdell, art by John Romita Jr., Dan Green, and Al Vey; It's Thanksgiving Day and the X-Men celebrate by raking leaves and playing football; Scott and Jean are engaged (Wedding in X-Men #30). NOTE: Blank word balloon on page 21 exists in all copies. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25.

Cover by John Romita, Jr. ...When The Tigers Come At Night!, script by Scott Lobdell, art by John Romita Jr., Dan Green, and Jon Holdredge; Story is a dream sequence where Xavier and Magneto talk about his past loves and the life he almost shared with Amelia Voght (the Acolyte). Statement of ownership--average print run 849,992; average paid circulation 714,675. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25.

First $1.50 cover price. This issue contains bound-in Marvel Masterprint Spider-Man card sheet (art by Mark Bagley/Jim Sanders). Cover by Joe Madureira. Romp, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Joe Madureira (first art on the title), Dan Green, and Harry Candelario; Storm, Gambit and Yukio take on the Phalanx; The mystery of the Iceman/White Queen switch deepens. 40 pgs., full color. $1.50.

Cover by Joe Madureira and Dan Green. Hands Across The Water, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Joe Madureira, Dan Green, Harry Candelario, and Keith Champagne; The X-Men finish their battle with the Phalanx; The White Queen possesses Iceman's body. 38 pgs., full color. $1.50.

Cover by Lee Weeks. Early Frost, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Lee Weeks and Bill Sienkiewicz; The X-Men track the White Queen who has taken over Iceman's body; Emma learns that Fitzroy killed the Hellions. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50.

Cover by Roger Cruz and Kevin Conrad. Peers, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Roger Cruz, Dan Green, Joe Rubinstein, Bud Larosa, and Hilary Barta; There is trouble in Avalon as an Acolyte betrays Magneto. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50.

Holofoil Edition. Direct Edition. Holofoil enhanced cardstock cover. Gatefold center-bound Generation X promo. Cover by Joe Madureira and Dan Green. Phalanx Covenant: Generation Next part 1: "Encounter," script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Joe Madureira, inks by Terry Austin and Dan Green; The Phalanx captures M; Banshee finds X-Mansion crawling with the Phalanx impersonating X-Men and he turns to Sabretooth for help. The story continues in X-Men 36. Generation X promo bound in. $2.95.

Cover by Joe Madureira. Dark Horizon, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Joe Madureira and Tim Townsend; The X-Men are trying to uncover the mysteries of Onslaught but run across the Juggernaut instead. Promo for the Onslaught storyline. 44 pgs., full color. $1.95.

Deluxe edition. Collector's edition holographic wraparound foldout cover (the newsstand edition is not holographic). The Trial of Gambit in "Trial & Errors," script by Steve Seagle, pencils by Joe Madureira and Andy Smith, inks by Tim Townsend, Vince Russell, and Dan Panosian; Erik reveals to the captured X-Men that Gambit gathered the Marauders for Sinister to initiate the Mutant Massacre. Magneto cameo. Statement of ownership--average print run 471,292; average paid circulation 300,732. Statement of ownership--average print run 471,292; average paid circulation 300,732. Madureira/Townsend cover. 54 pgs., full color. $3.99.

Limited Edition (1 for 15) Variant Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL. Written by MATT FRACTION. Art by GREG LAND. SIEGE! The Sisterhood executes a massive raid on the Graymalkin Facility, taking their fight to the Uncanny X-Men, and you won't believe the ferocity. No one is safe! Everybody fights! But why? How? What do they want? And how long can violence at such an insane level last? Oh, about most of the issue. 32 Pages, full color.

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by DAVID FINCH. Second Coming: Part 2 - Written by MATT FRACTION. Art by TERRY DODSON. The race to find Cable and Hope is on, but who will get to them first? Will it be Cyclops and the X-Men or Bastion and his mutant-hating cabal? Cyclops isn't waiting for the answer to that as takes the fight directly to Bastion with the New Mutants! 32 pages, full color.

The New Mutants and Loki guest star in "There's No Place Like Home." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Alan Gordon, Mike Mignola, and Adams. Adams/Walt Simonson cover (based on the Thor/Journey Into Mystery 83 cover by Jack Kirby). New Mutants x-over continued from New Mutants Special Edition (1985) issue 1.

Evolutionary War crossover, "Resurrection!" and the X-Babies star in "I Want My X-Men!" Scripts by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Bob Wiacek. The High Evolutionary part 7, "Demon Knight." Script by Mark Gruenwalk, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Tony DeZuniga. (High Evolutionary story continued in Web of Spider-Man Annual 3.)

Days of Future Present part four of four "You Must Remember This" Guest starring the Fantastic Four, the New Mutants, and X-Factor. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Dan Green, Bob Wiacek, Al Milgrom, Art Thibert, and Steve Mancuse. First appearance of Gambit (brief cameo). Wolverine, Jubilee, and Psylocke star in "The Fundamental Things." Script by Claremont, pencils by Mark Heike, inks by Geof Isherwood. Pin-ups by Kevin Nowlan and Michael Golden. Adams cover.

Supplement to the Dallas Times Herald. Kerry Gammill and Alan Kupperberg art. Chic Stone inks. Rick Parker letters. Marie Severin colors. Jim Salicrup plot. David Kraft script. Cover art by John Romita. Magneto battles the X-Men at the State Fair of Texas. X-Men word and picture puzzles

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 pages, full color.

Cover by MIKE CHOI. Killed, Not Dead: Part 1 - Written by GREGG HURWITZ. Art by TAN ENG HUAT. Guest-starring Deadpool! Herman Goncharenko lies at death's door, wasting away of cancer, but someone wants him killed, not dead. Someone desperate enough to hire a certain mouthy mercenary to do the job. Gonchrenko's only hope just might be the reformed Moon Knight - if he's able to withstand the force of nature known as Deadpool, and if Goncharenko is, indeed, worth saving. 32 pages, full color.

On the outs with the Overreach Committee, and on the receiving end of their sanctions, Venom's got plenty to worry about--and then Spider-Man shows up! Get ready for the ultimate Spider-Man/Venom clash! Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mark Pajarillo, Pam Eklund and Robert Jones.

Direct Edition. Red Foil Enhanced CardStock cover, art by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Lethal Protector Part 1: Dark Soul Drifting, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Al Milgrom and Sam de la Rosa; Venom moves to San Fransisco to try out his new protection of innocents racket; Venom and Spidey save a group of homeless folk. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95.

Newsstand Edition. Red Foil Enhanced CardStock cover, art by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Lethal Protector Part 1: Dark Soul Drifting, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Al Milgrom and Sam de la Rosa; Venom moves to San Fransisco to try out his new protection of innocents racket; Venom and Spidey save a group of homeless folk. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95.

The families of Venom's victims unite, vowing to kill him. Spider-Man's hot on Venom's trail, too, while secrets are revealed about Eddie Brock's past. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bagley, Sam de la Rosa and Al Milgrom. Cover by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa.

Direct Edition. The first female symbiote enters the scene! Spider-Man and Venom confront the Life Foundation's master plan, when a new killer symbiote is born. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Ron Lim, Sam de la Rosa and Al Milgrom. Cover by Mark Bagley and Dan Panosian.

Direct Edition. Red Foil Cover. Howard Mackie story and Ron Lim art.

Howard Mackie story and Ron Lim art.