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X-Men #129 |
| Item: |
X-Men 129 Signature |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
4567173007
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Owner Comments
The Dark Phoenix Saga begins! Signed by writer Chris Claremont in a color he chose, in this issue the X-Men begin the search for new mutants. While investigating, they face the White Queen of the Hellfire Club, Emma Frost (first appearance). Mutant Kitty Pryde and Sebastian Shaw also make their first appearances. Simultaneously, the telepath Mastermind manipulates Jean Grey, setting the stage for her transformation into Dark Phoenix.
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| Slot: |
X-Men #130 |
| Item: |
X-Men 130 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
4567173008
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Owner Comments
Signed by writer Chris Claremont and artist John Romita Jr., in the colors they chose, in this issue the Hellfire Club captures most of the X-Men in Chicago, leaving only Cyclops and Phoenix to team up with disco star Dazzler (first appearance) to rescue them. Meanwhile, Wolverine "Die Hards" his way through the club's defenses to save his teammates.
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| Slot: |
X-Men #131 |
| Item: |
X-Men 131 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
4695897003
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Owner Comments
Signed by writer Chris Claremont in a color he chose, the X-Men and Dazzler (second appearance) rescue young Kitty Pryde from Hellfire Club guards. Kitty then phases into the club's facility to free the captive X-Men. In the ensuing climactic battle, Phoenix unleashes her immense powers, triggering an explosion that completely destroys the White Queen's base.
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| Slot: |
X-Men #132 |
| Item: |
X-Men 132 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
4567173009
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Owner Comments
Signed by writer Chris Claremont in a color he chose, in this chapter the team regroups at Angel’s New Mexico home, discovering his secret ties to the Hellfire Club. Four X-Men infiltrate the Club’s lavish gala, only to be overwhelmed by the villains' superior intel and psionic attacks. The issue concludes with an iconic sequence where Wolverine emerges from the sewers, declaring "Now it's my turn." And Jason Wynegarde is revealed as Mastermind!
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X-Men #133 |
| Item: |
X-Men 133 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
4567173010
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Owner Comments
Signed by writer Chris Claremont in a color he chose, in this pivotal, action-packed chapter of the storyline, the two main focal points are Wolverine tearing his way through the Hellfire Club's guards and Cyclops fighting a desperate, life-or-death telepathic duel inside the astral plane to free Jean Grey!
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| Slot: |
X-Men #134 |
| Item: |
X-Men 134 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
4567173011
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Owner Comments
Signed by writer Chris Claremont in a color he chose, in this epic chapter of the Dark Phoenix Saga, the X-Men infiltrate the Hellfire Club to rescue Jean Grey. Driven mad by months of mental manipulation, Jean breaks free from the villain Mastermind, turning her newfound cosmic powers against him and transforming into the destructive Dark Phoenix!
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| Slot: |
X-Men #135 |
| Item: |
X-Men 135 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
4567173012
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Owner Comments
Signed by writer Chris Claremont in a color he chose, in this shocking issue Jean Grey fully succumbs to the corrupting influence of the Phoenix Force. She brutally defeats her former teammates in Central Park, ravages a star system in the Shi'ar Empire, and becomes a devastating cosmic threat that forces the universe to retaliate. Senator Robert Kelly makes his first appearance and multiple heroes across the Marvel universe have cameos amidst the chaos.
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| Slot: |
X-Men #136 |
| Item: |
X-Men 136 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
4567173013
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Owner Comments
Signed by writer Chris Claremont in a color he chose, the epic saga continues in this chapter where Jean Grey returns to Earth and her family but is suddenly ambushed by the X-Men. Professor X leads a brutal telepathic assault against her, shattering the Dark Phoenix persona and restoring Jean's sanity. However, immediately after the team celebrates, they are abruptly teleported away by the Shi'ar. President Jimmy Carter even makes a brief appearance.
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| Slot: |
X-Men #137 |
| Item: |
X-Men 137 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
4567173014
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Owner Comments
Signed by writer Chris Claremont in a color he chose, in this emotional chapter of the Dark Phoenix Saga, the X-Men are forced to fight the Shi'ar Imperial Guard in a trial-by-combat to save Jean Grey's life. After the team is defeated, Jean's Dark Phoenix persona threatens to reawaken. Realizing she is too dangerous to live, she sacrifices herself. Death of the Phoenix.
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| Slot: |
X-Men #138 |
| Item: |
X-Men 138 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC |
| Cert #: |
2700656007
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Owner Comments
Signed by writer Chris Claremont in a color he chose, in this epilogue of the Dark Phoenix Saga, Cyclops reflects on the team's history and mourns Jean Grey alongside her parents. The team holds a funeral for Jean. Overcome by grief, Cyclops officially quits the X-Men. The issue ends with the arrival of a new recruit, Kitty Pryde.
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