The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #226 (Marvel Comics 1987) Direct Edition

Step into the turbulence of the Fall of the Mutants with The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1, #226. This 1987 Direct Edition presents Part 2 of the 3-part saga Go Tell the Spartans!, capturing readers at a critical juncture in X-Men history.

The world has turned upside down as a rift in time and space draws all eras into the same moment. Ancient civilizations, prehistoric creatures, and advanced races collide with the present, placing the uncanny mutants at the epicenter. If the X-Men can’t defeat the mystical Adversary, reality itself could unravel.

Creative team:

• Story by: Chris Claremont
• Art by: Marc Silvestri and Dan Green

What makes this issue stand out:

• 52 pages of story, originally priced at $1.25
• Part 2 of the three-part Go Tell the Spartans! arc within the Fall of the Mutants crossover
• Iconic Silvestri pencils paired with Dan Green’s inks deliver kinetic action and atmospheric panels
• A kinetic time‑rift premise that refashions history as the battleground for mutant supremacy
• Direct Edition release—a collectible format prized by Marvel collectors for its direct-to-market presentation

Who this is for:

• Readers who crave high-stakes superhero storytelling with a sci‑fi time‑travel twist
• Fans of Chris Claremont’s era‑defining dialogue and character development
• Collectors seeking a pivotal, era-defining issue from the Uncanny X‑Men series