Issue: #137
Last valuation update: 2026-05-11
The Watcher starts this issue talking about Phoenix background - this only should be a warning that this issue is special for Marvel Universe. The X-Men were transported from Earth last issue, and now find themselves on a Shi’ar ship in the presence of Lilandra, Araki and Gladiator. The X-Men are ordered by Lilandra to hand over Jean, as she is a threat to the whole universe. Gladiator tell...
First appearances: Manta, Raksor, Bel-Dann, Warstar, Hussar, Earthquake
Creators: Tom Orzechowski, Terry Austin, Louise Jones Simonson, Jim Salicrup, Jim Shooter, Chris Claremont, Glynis Oliver Wein, John Byrne
Characters: Storm, Wolverine, Angel, Beast, Colossus, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Nightcrawler, Phoenix Force, Professor X, Gladiator, Watcher, Manta, Araki, Recorder, Raksor, Bel-Dann, Smasher, Supreme Intelligence, Oracle
Story arcs: Dark Phoenix Saga