The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #209 (Marvel Comics 1986) Newsstand Edition
$14.25 USD
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The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #209 (Marvel Comics 1986) Newsstand Edition
$14.25 USD
Discover a cornerstone of 1980s X‑Men storytelling with The Uncanny X‑Men, Vol. 1 #209 (Marvel Comics, 1986) — Newsstand Edition.
In "Salvation!" Part 2 of 2, Chris Claremont guides a high-stakes clash where the Uncanny X‑Men and the Hellfire Club must set aside their differences or perish at the robotic hands of Nimrod. Art by John Romita, Jr. and P. Craig Russell renders the iconic confrontation with dynamic action and dark, magical overtones.
Key details to know:
- Concludes the Salvation! storyline (Part 2 of 2).
- Wondrous pairing of Nimrod’s robotic menace with the classic X‑Men/Hellfire Club feud.
- Rachel Summers's arc takes a dark turn as Spiral seduces her with shadowy magic.
- Rachel's journey continues in Excalibur (Vol. 1) #1, linking two enduring Marvel titles.
- 36 pages; Newsstand Edition; cover price $0.75.
Why this edition stands out for collectors and fans: this issue captures a pivotal moment in Claremont’s run, showcased by Romita, Jr. and Russell’s distinctive art styles, and it threads connections to Excalibur through Rachel Summers, offering a concrete checkpoint in the broader mutant saga from the mid-80s.