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

The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #187 (Marvel Comics, 1984) Newsstand Edition delivers a tense, survival-driven chapter in the X-Men saga. Titled “Wraithkill!” Part 1 of 2, this issue kicks off a perilous confrontation with the Dire Wraiths, an alien threat bent on Earth's conquest, told through the deft storytelling of Chris Claremont and the dynamic art of John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green.

• Edition: Newsstand Edition
• Issue: The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #187
• Year: 1984
• Pages: 36
• Cover price: $0.60
• Story by: Chris Claremont
• Art by: John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green
• Story arc: “Wraithkill!” Part 1 of 2
• Villains: Dire Wraiths
• Key note: First appearance of Naze
• Lore connection: See Rom (1979) #1-75 for more on the Dire Wraiths war

This issue showcases an early-era X-Men clash that blends high-stakes action with Claremont’s character-driven storytelling and Romita, Jr.’s unmistakable dynamic artwork. The Dire Wraiths present a formidable, relentless menace, expanding the X-Men’s universe with a new extraterrestrial threat that would resonate across subsequent stories. The introduction of Naze adds a pivotal thread for collectors and readers exploring the broader Dire Wraiths saga within Marvel’s mythos.

Why choose this edition? It’s a complete snapshot of a classic 1980s X-Men era—compact 36 pages that deliver a self-contained, thrilling chapter while offering a clear entry point for fans curious about the Dire Wraiths’ ongoing conflict with the X-Men. With its newsstand release, this issue captures a collectible classic from Marvel’s mid-1980s lineup, pairing iconic creators with a landmark first appearance and a two-part arc that fans continue to discuss.