“‘Twas the Night Before Christmas…”
Published by Marvel Comics
March, 1979

Christmas Issue

If the X-Man can’t stop the madman Moses Magnum, the island nation of Japan is doomed!

Cover Artist: Dave Cockrum
Writers: Chris Claremont
Artist: John Byrne

“How Sharper Than a Serpent’s Tooth…!”
Published by Marvel Comics
October, 1979

1st Appearance: Proteus

The X-Men return to Muir Island to investigate the attack on Polaris and Havok.
When they get there they find themselves in a deadly battle against arguably the most powerful and deadliest mutant alive – Mutant X!

Cover Artist: Dave Cockrum
Writers: Chris Claremont
Artist: John Byrne

“The Quality of Hatred!”
Published by Marvel Comics
November, 1979

Wolverine’s encounter with Proteus has left the feral mutant uncharacteristically shaken. Cyclops is forced to take drastic measures to rally his troops for the final showdown with Mutant X.

Cover Artist: John Byrne
Writers: Chris Claremont
Artist: John Byrne

“The Action of the Tiger!”
Published by Marvel Comics
December, 1979

In order to defeat the reality warping mutant Proteus, one X-Men will have to commit the ultimate sin – murder! Don’t miss the shocking conclusion to the saga of Mutant X!

Cover Artist: George Pérez
Writers: Chris Claremont
Artist: John Byrne

Published by Marvel Comics
October, 1980

“Elegy”

Cyclops leave the X-Men

In the tragic aftermath of last issue’s stunning events, the X-Men bury one of their own. Scott relives the history of X-Men and reflects.
Overcome with grief, Cyclops decides to leave the X-Men.
The team is forced to push on without their heart, Jean Grey, and their soul, Scott Summers. As one member leaves a new member shows up. Featuring flashback appearances by Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, Ka-Zar, the Stranger, Juggernaut, Master Mold and the Sentinels, Count Nefaria, Plant Man, Eel, Porcupine, the Living Laser, the Super-Adaptoid, Mimic, Cobalt Man, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Mole Man, Tyrannus, Grotesk, Mesmero, the Living Monolith, Sauron, Sunfire, Krakoa, the Ani-Men, Black Tom Cassidy, the Shi’ar Imperial Guard, Alpha Flight, Garokk the Petrified Man, Moses Magnum, Arcade, Jason Wyngarde/Mastermind, Proteus, the Hellfire Club, and the Dark Phoenix.

Cover Artist: John Byrne
Writers: Chris Claremont
Artist: John Byrne

“…Something Wicked This Way Comes!”
Published by Marvel Comics
November, 1980

1st Appearance: Heather Hudson
1st Appearance: Vindicator II
1st Appearance: Wolverine tan/brown costume

Kitty Pryde joins the team and soon finds she live to regret her decision. Meanwhile, Wolverine and Nightcrawler head to Canada and come face-to-face with one of the deadliest killers in the Marvel Universe. Featuring a flashback cameo from Incredible Hulk (Vol. 1) #181 when Wolverine battled the Hulk and Wendigo.

Cover Artist: John Byrne
Writers: Chris Claremont
Artist: John Byrne

“Into the Void”
Published by Marvel Comics
January, 1992

The X-Men head to Japan to help their old friend Sunfire against a mysterious new threat.
Plus, more secrets are revealed about the man called Bishop and his compatriots from the future.

Cover Artist: Whilce Portacio
Writer: John Byrne, Whilce Portacio
Artist: Whilce Portacio

“Demon”
Published by Marvel Comics
March, 1981

It’s Christmas Eve and Kitty is home alone. What a terrible time for an unexpected visitor. Kitty Pryde comes into her own as she must face a demonic adversary Home Alone-style.

Cover Artist: Terry Austin
Writers: Chris Claremont
Artist: John Byrne