The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #247 (Marvel Comics 1989) Direct Edition

The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 #247 (Marvel Comics 1989) Direct Edition continues “The Light that Failed!” as Part 2 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont, with art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green.

Master Mold is back and deadlier than ever, pushing the X-Men to the brink. One team member may have to make the ultimate sacrifice to save the others, upping the tension from panel to panel. In the crossfire of politics and power, the death of a senator’s wife sets events in motion that threaten the X-Men’s world and echo the darker corners of the Days of Future Past era.

Details: 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Why this issue stands out for collectors and fans

• A landmark entry from the late-1980s X-Men era, featuring the collaboration of Chris Claremont with Marc Silvestri and Dan Green on both art and cover.
• Part 2 of the two-part arc “The Light that Failed!” delivers high-stakes drama and a morally charged cliffhanger.
• Introduces a renewed Master Mold threat that resonates with key moments in X-Men lore.
• References to Days of Future Past deepen connections within the X-Men mythos for readers building a chronological collection.
• Direct Edition format adds a distinctive presentation from the period, making it a notable piece for vintage Marvel compilations.