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Uncanny X-Men #266

Marvel ⋅ 1990

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Key Facts

2nd appearance and first cover of Gambit

1st chronological appearance of Gambit in-story / in-continuity

X-Men Annual #14 went on sale three weeks before this issue and is often considered the first cameo appearance of Gambit

This would imply that his appearance is brief though he appears in 15 panels throughout X-Men Annual #14 with at least 10 instances of dialogue

Tap cover and swipe left to view images where Gambit is the main or partial focus of the sequence in X-Men Annual #14

Uncanny X-Men #266 was written as if it were to be published prior to the annual, therefore #266 would be the first chronological appearance of Gambit in-story (or in-continuity)

CGC, the grading certification company for comic books, recognizes Uncanny X-Men #266 as the first full appearance of Gambit

[January 2024 - Gambit rumored for the X-Men MCU reboot according to a casting grid]

Issue Details

Publisher

Marvel
Series

Uncanny X-Men
Published

August 1990

Creators

Writer

Chris Claremont
Cover Artist

Andy Kubert
Colorist

Brad Vancata
Inker

Joe Rubinstein
Letterer

Tom Orzechowski
Letterer

Pat Brosseau
Artist

Michael Collins

Synopsis

"Gambit!" Part 2 of 3: The Hounds are closing in on the young thief named Storm. Her only hope may lie in the hands of a mysterious and charming stranger. Plus, the Shadow King wants Mystique dead.

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