This issue marks the first cameo appearance of Selene, who would go on to become a powerful mutant sorceress and member of the Hellfire Club in Uncanny X-Men.

The story, “Arena,” follows Sunspot and the team in an ancient Roman-style trial by combat, showing Claremont’s classic mutant drama and character development.

📘 Condition: VF (Estimated 8.0–8.5) – light spine wear, clean cover, solid color

💥 Publisher: Marvel Comics

✍️ Writer: Chris Claremont

🎨 Artist: Sal Buscema / Bob McLeod (Cover)

📅 Year: 1983

💲 Price: $17.99 + USPS Ground Advantage Shipping

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Key Notes

Minor Key: 1st cameo appearance of Selene Gallio

Early Claremont New Mutants run

Ties directly into later Uncanny X-Men stories

Bronze Age Marvel collectible

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Features

1st Appearance (Cameo: Selene)

X-Men-related title

Bronze Age Key

Claremont writing, Buscema art

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