The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #187 (Marvel Comics 1984) Direct Edition

Relive a turning point in The Uncanny X-Men with issue #187 from the 1984 Direct Edition line. In “Wraithkill!” Part 1 of 2, the X-Men are plunged into a deadly confrontation with the Dire Wraiths, an alien force bent on Earth’s conquest. Crafted by Chris Claremont with dynamic art from John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green, this issue advances a pivotal cross-title saga while introducing a notable first appearance.

• Format: Direct Edition
• Story arc: “Wraithkill!” Part 1 of 2
• Creator credits: Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green
• Key moment: 1st appearance of Naze
• Pages: 36 pages
• Cover price: $0.60
• Continuity note: Part of the Dire Wraiths war; see Rom (1979) #1-75 for more on the war with the Dire Wraiths

This entry is a must-have for X-Men fans and comic collectors who want to trace the Dire Wraiths saga and capture the debut of Naze within the classic Claremont-Romita Jr. era. It offers a compact, self-contained adventure that also threads into a broader Marvel universe arc, making it a distinctive addition to any serious collection.