Released September 1980
Uncanny X-Men #137
Key Issue
Synopsis
"THE FATE OF THE PHOENIX!" 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 tells everyone what the Phoenix had done to an entire world after destroying a star. Xavier challenges Lilandra to a duel for the life of Jean Grey. After Lilandra talks to her allies at this subject - the Supreme Intelligence from the Krees and Empress R'Kll from the Skrulls, she acept the challenge.The X-Men have one night to rest before the battle of their lifes. Jean is alone at her room and thinks...
Variants
Synopsis
"THE FATE OF THE PHOENIX!" 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 tells everyone what the Phoenix had done to an entire world after destroying a star. Xavier challenges Lilandra to a duel for the life of Jean Grey. After Lilandra talks to her allies at this subject - the Supreme Intelligence from the Krees and Empress R'Kll from the Skrulls, she acept the challenge.The X-Men have one night to rest before the battle of their lifes. Jean is alone at her room and thinks...
Key Facts
- The Dark Phoenix Saga Part 9
- Iconic cover art by John Byrne
- Death of Jean Grey
- Controversial issue due to Jean Grey taking her own life knowing she could not control The Phoenix Force
- 1st appearance of Raksor, a Skrull
- 1st appearance of Bel-Dann, a Kree who battles Raksor as representatives of their races to end the Kree-Skrull War
Details
- Series
- Uncanny X-Men
- Cover Date
- September 1980
- Pages
- N/A
- UPC
- 0714860246109
- Cover Price
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- Final Order Cutoff
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Creators
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ArtistJohn Byrne
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WriterChris Claremont