Offered here is a complete consecutive 8-issue run of Marvel's Uncanny X-Men #338 through #345, covering the post-Onslaught era, Wolverine's continuing story, the return of major X-Men villains, and the transition into the late-1990s X-Men storyline.
This is a great run for collectors building the Uncanny X-Men #300s, particularly fans of Wolverine, Sabretooth, Professor X, Magneto, and the classic 1990s X-Men artwork.
8 consecutive issues total.
#338 continues the post-Onslaught storyline and focuses heavily on Wolverine and his continuing struggle with his violent nature.
Wolverine is forced to confront the consequences of his actions while the X-Men deal with the aftermath of the Onslaught crisis.
The issue is notable for its strong Wolverine focus and continues the character-driven storytelling of the late-1990s X-Men era.
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#339 continues the post-Onslaught era as the X-Men attempt to move forward after the destruction and upheaval caused by the crossover.
The team faces new threats while dealing with the consequences of losing Professor Xavier's leadership and the changes affecting the X-Men.
The issue continues the evolving status quo of the team and helps establish the direction of the series going forward.
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#340 is one of the most recognizable issues in this run.
The story focuses on Wolverine and Sabretooth, two characters with one of the most enduring rivalries in the X-Men universe.
The confrontation between the two characters provides a major character-driven story and explores Wolverine's violent history and Sabretooth's obsession with him.
The issue features artwork by Joe Madureira, making it particularly attractive to collectors of the highly regarded 1990s X-Men art style.
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This is arguably the standout issue of the #338–345 run for Wolverine/Sabretooth collectors.
#341 continues Wolverine's storyline and the developing conflict surrounding the X-Men.
The team must deal with threats from both inside and outside their ranks while Wolverine continues to confront the darker aspects of his past.
The issue maintains the strong character-driven approach established in the preceding issues.
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#342 continues the ongoing X-Men storyline as the team faces new challenges following the Onslaught crisis.
The issue explores the changing relationships between the X-Men and the wider mutant community while continuing the storylines established earlier in the run.
It is an important connecting issue for collectors building a consecutive run through the late 1990s.
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#343 is an especially notable issue because it centers on Gambit and the devastating revelations surrounding his past.
The X-Men are forced to confront Gambit's connection to the Marauders and the Morlock Massacre, leading to a major turning point for the character.
Gambit's secrets are exposed, and the team must decide whether they can continue to trust him.
This is an important Gambit character-development issue and a major chapter in his relationship with the X-Men.
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#344 continues and concludes the major Trial of Gambit storyline.
The X-Men deal with the consequences of Gambit's revelations while relationships within the team are severely tested.
The issue is particularly important for Gambit and Rogue, as the revelation about Gambit's past has major consequences for their relationship.
This is an excellent issue to own alongside #343 because the two books form an important consecutive storyline.
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#345 begins the Draco storyline, which expands the mythology surrounding Nightcrawler and his mysterious origins.
The issue explores Nightcrawler's family history and introduces important revelations concerning his parentage and mutant heritage.
The story features major X-Men characters and begins a storyline that would become significant to Nightcrawler's character development.
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You will receive:
#338 — The Cruelest Cut
#339 — The Darkest Before the Dawn
#340 — The Killing Stroke — Wolverine vs. Sabretooth / Joe Madureira
#341 — The Hunted
#342 — The Once and Future Mutant
#343 — Trial of Gambit
#344 — Trial of Gambit — Conclusion
#345 — The Draco / Nightcrawler mythology
8 consecutive issues total.
This run covers several important late-1990s X-Men storylines:
The run features many popular X-Men characters, including:
This is an especially good lot for collectors interested in:
WOLVERINE — #338–341
SABRETOOTH — #340
GAMBIT — #343–344
ROGUE & GAMBIT — #343–344
NIGHTCRAWLER — #345
MYSTIQUE & AZAZEL — #345
JOE MADUREIRA — #340
The consecutive numbering also makes this a convenient addition to a collector's Uncanny X-Men #300–350 run.
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The buyer will receive the complete 8-issue consecutive run of Uncanny X-Men #338–345 shown in the listing.