X-Men, Vol. 1 #21A (Marvel 1993)

Overview

X-Men, Vol. 1 #21A (Marvel 1993) brings a quintessential slice of early-90s X-Men storytelling to your collection. With Brandon Peterson providing the covers pencils and Dan Panosian delivering the inks, this issue delivers visually bold action and crisp character work that Defined the era.

Inside the issue

The Puzzle Box is scripted by Fabian Nicieza, featuring pencils by Brandon Peterson and inks by Dan Panosian. The story sends a team of X-Men to Japan to unlock the secret of the two Psylockes, delivering a globe-trotting adventure packed into 36 pages. Cover price at the time was $1.25.

What makes this issue stand out

• Artistic signature: Brandon Peterson’s dynamic pencils paired with Dan Panosian’s clean inks create a distinct 1990s Marvel look that fans remember.
• Narrative hook: A Japan-set mission centered on the mystery of the two Psylockes, offering intrigue beyond standard team battles.
• Era-defining packaging: A classic Marvel X-Men entry from 1993 that captures the era’s storytelling and design sensibilities.

Who this is for

Ideal for collectors of 1990s X-Men, fans following Fabian Nicieza’s run, and readers who appreciate period-accurate artwork and cross-cultural X-Men adventures. A solid addition to runs focused on Psylocke lore or early-Vol. 1 X-Men milestones.