The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #153 (Marvel Comics 1981) Direct Edition

The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #153 (Marvel Comics, 1981) Direct Edition

Step into a rare, whimsical corner of the X-Men universe with this 1981 Direct Edition classic. In Kitty's Fairy Tale!, Kitty Pryde narrates a bedtime story to Peter's little sister, Illyana Rasputin, sending readers to a fantastic world of myth and magic that brightens the series with familiar faces in an offbeat setting. Chris Claremont writes with signature deftness, while Dave Cockrum provides the artwork (inked by Joe Rubinstein), marrying strong characterization with visually striking Marvel fantasy. At 36 pages, this issue delivers a compact, self-contained tale that stands out in the X-Men catalog for its imaginative premise and intimate storytelling.

• Format: Direct Edition
• Publisher: Marvel Comics
• Year: 1981
• Issue: The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #153
• Story: "Kitty's Fairy Tale!" by Chris Claremont
• Art: Dave Cockrum and Joe Rubinstein
• Pages: 36
• Cover price: $0.60