Uncanny X-Men #236 — Newsstand Edition (Marvel, 1988)
Uncanny X-Men #236 brings readers into the oppressive nation of Genosha, where mutants are stripped of their identities and turned into forced labor. The issue marks the beginning of the landmark “Genosha” storyline. This Newsstand Edition features the UPC barcode on the cover.
Issue Details
- Publisher: Marvel Comics
- Series: The Uncanny X-Men (Vol. 1)
- Issue: #236
- Release Year: 1988
- Edition: Newsstand Edition
- Cover Art: Marc Silvestri & Dan Green
- Main Characters: Wolverine, Rogue, Havok, Psylocke, Genoshan Magistrates
- Key Importance: Start of the original Genosha arc
Story Highlights
- The X-Men investigate the brutal anti-mutant regime of Genosha.
- Rogue, Wolverine, and Psylocke face overwhelming military force.
- The themes introduced here define years of X-Men continuity.
Vault Notes & Collector Impact
The Genosha storyline is one of the most politically charged and influential arcs of the late 1980s. Newsstand copies of this era survive in lower quantities, providing added collector appeal.
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