Offered here is a great 10-issue lot of The Uncanny X-Men #189 through #198, covering a major stretch of the classic 1985 Chris Claremont era.
This lot features stories by legendary X-Men writer Chris Claremont, with artwork from John Romita Jr., Dan Green, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Barry Windsor-Smith. The run includes major characters and storylines involving Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, Kitty Pryde, Rachel Summers, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Magneto, Nimrod, the Hellions, Warpath, Arcade, Power Pack, the Morlocks, and the Beyonder.
UNCANNY X-MEN #189 — January 1985
“Two Girls Out to Have Fun!”
Rachel Summers and Magma head out into New York while the X-Men prepare to say goodbye to Storm as she leaves for Africa. Rachel and Magma cross paths with Selene, who is making her move into the Hellfire Club's Inner Circle as the new Black Queen. The issue features a confrontation involving Rachel, Magma and Selene, while the mysterious cursed necklace storyline takes a sinister turn with the release of Kulan Gath.
Written by Chris Claremont with John Romita Jr. artwork.
UNCANNY X-MEN #190 — February 1985
“An Age Undreamed Of”
A wild sword-and-sorcery adventure as Kulan Gath transforms Manhattan into a barbaric fantasy world. The X-Men, Avengers and New Mutants are caught up in the magical chaos, while Spider-Man remains one of the few people able to remember what New York really is. Captain America, the Avengers, Storm, Colossus, Rogue, Nightcrawler, Magik and numerous other Marvel characters become involved in the battle against Kulan Gath.
A particularly fun crossover-style issue and one of the standout stories in this lot.
UNCANNY X-MEN #191 — March 1985
“Raiders of the Lost Temple!”
One of the most desirable issues in the lot. The X-Men continue dealing with the aftermath of the Kulan Gath storyline while a powerful new threat emerges: Nimrod, an advanced Sentinel from the future.
This issue is especially collectible because it contains the first appearance of Nimrod, who would become one of the X-Men's most formidable technological enemies. The issue also continues the involvement of Spider-Man, the Avengers and Kulan Gath-related characters.
UNCANNY X-MEN #192 — April 1985
“Fun 'n' Games!”
Nightcrawler, Colossus and Rogue are training near Xavier's mansion when something extraordinary arrives: Magus, the powerful alien father of Warlock. Magus has come to Earth with one goal — finding and destroying his son.
The issue features a major battle between the X-Men and Magus, with Rogue's powers becoming especially important. Wolverine and Kitty Pryde also return from Japan, while Rachel's memories of the future continue to shape the ongoing storyline.
UNCANNY X-MEN #193 — May 1985
“Warhunt 2”
Another standout issue in the lot. James Proudstar, later known as Warpath, targets the X-Men because of his anger over the death of his brother, Thunderbird. He captures Banshee and challenges the X-Men to come after him.
The issue is notable for the Hellions, including Roulette and Empath, and for Warpath appearing in costume. Rachel Summers also becomes increasingly important to the X-Men. This is a key issue for collectors interested in the later X-Force/New Mutants mythology surrounding Warpath.
UNCANNY X-MEN #194 — June 1985
“Juggernaut's Back in Town!”
Juggernaut returns, drawing the attention of the X-Men and the newly emerging threat of Nimrod. Kitty Pryde and Rachel become involved as Nimrod tracks Juggernaut, setting up an explosive confrontation between two incredibly powerful enemies.
The issue also continues Storm's journey in Africa and advances the developing Nimrod storyline.
UNCANNY X-MEN #195 — July 1985
“It Was a Dark and Stormy Night...!”
A memorable crossover involving Wolverine, Kitty Pryde, the Morlocks and Power Pack. Power Pack becomes entangled with the Morlocks, leading Wolverine and Kitty into the conflict beneath New York.
The issue features a striking Bill Sienkiewicz cover and is an interesting crossover chapter for fans of both the X-Men and Power Pack.
UNCANNY X-MEN #196 — August 1985
“What Was That?!!”
Professor Xavier is lecturing at Columbia University when he picks up a disturbing thought indicating that a murder may be about to take place. The X-Men race to prevent the crime, but they have an unexpected and controversial ally: Magneto.
Meanwhile, Storm's journey in Africa takes a tragic turn, and the Beyonder makes an appearance as the Secret Wars II storyline begins to intersect with the X-Men.
UNCANNY X-MEN #197 — September 1985
“To Save Arcade?!?”
Kitty Pryde and Colossus are kidnapped and taken to Murderworld, where Arcade claims that Doctor Doom is coming after him. The pair are forced into a dangerous series of battles involving deadly traps and robotic versions of the X-Men.
Naturally, things are not exactly what they seem in an Arcade story. The issue also continues the developing Nimrod storyline and checks in on Cyclops and Storm.
UNCANNY X-MEN #198 — October 1985
“Lifedeath: From the Heart of Darkness”
The lot closes with the beginning of the highly regarded “Lifedeath” storyline, focusing on Storm following the loss of her mutant powers.
Wounded and stranded in Africa, Storm struggles with her injuries, isolation and the reality of living without the powers that defined so much of her life. The story is written by Chris Claremont with artwork by the legendary Barry Windsor-Smith, giving this issue a noticeably different and more atmospheric visual style.
A beautiful and important Storm story that makes #198 a particularly desirable ending to this run.
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This is an excellent opportunity to pick up a consecutive 10-issue run from one of the most important periods in X-Men history.
Rather than buying the issues individually, the buyer gets #189, #190, #191, #192, #193, #194, #195, #196, #197 and #198 together, including the highly collectible Nimrod debut in #191, the Warpath/Hellions material in #193, and the beginning of the classic Storm “Lifedeath” storyline in #198.
10 consecutive issues. One lot. Classic Chris Claremont-era X-Men.