Set Description:
X-men Phoenix Saga. Cockrum, Byrne, Claremont, Wein, and that's not the end of this masterful tale of ashes! It is the beginning of the new team that has us begging for more, Please Please! Complete with some classic covers and stories, that are sure to get the blood boiling. These X-men can't seem to catch a break, especially if you read the issues back-to-back. The issues of this set starting at #94 were distributed more like every other month up until about Issue #111, and from then on, they seem to be monthly! Picked up some steam with Claremont and Byrne?
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Many, Many Contributors! Ah to be around the bullpen to spitball ideas and talk shop with THE X-MEN!! It's worth noting that Claremont had a hand in suggesting how Giant Size X-men would finish, but the irony from there is that he went on to write the story as hired for years! Mainly starting with issue #94, and basically straight on through and past the "end" of the Phoenix run!
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X-Men 94 |
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X-Men 94 Modern |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
0287576014
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Owner Comments
Mark Jeweler. 2nd appearance of New X-men: Night Crawler, Storm, Colossus. Wanted a copy, really any copy at the time, but a Mark Jeweler Insert copy hit the sweet spot! Glad to own this Gil Kane Cover that is iconic and more the X-men that I know. They are a rambunctious bunch! A sort of "beginning" of the "run" after the hit of Giant Size X-men #1 and the 1st appearance of these characters. They've been Lost in Space, Danger Will Robinson. A classic style cover of grave importance to the next coming issues. The "new" X-men are having to work as a team, and it will be beneficial if they can learn that lesson as quick as possible. Banshee is on the cover and comes in handy, which is an older member along with Cyclops. I remember getting the '89 pilot episode of the animated cartoon called "Pryde of the X-men" on VHS as a kid and thinking, "How did this not picked up straight away? Oh, that's Awesome!" It was an action-packed fighting Magneto story, and the late 80's Pilot turned into an eventual early 90's animated series, which had newer characters. That was more the rendition I remember and grew up with.
Complete with a back cover picture of the Marvel Card since CGC is grading those. Only a few covers with the mutant the Banshee on the cover, so a Marvel Card of Banshee that can show close ups. Banshee uses his yell to fly!
Grader Notes:
finger bends left center of back cover;
finger bends right center of back cover;
moderate, multiple stain back cover;
multiple bend full right of front cover breaks color;
multiple spine stress lines breaks color.
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X-Men 95 |
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X-Men 95 Modern |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
1570878012
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Owner Comments
3rd Appearances of the New X-Men. "Death of Thunderbird". So early in the revamped run and someone "dies?" No matter, the X-men will recover. Glad I own the 3rd story experience of the "NEW" X-men. I also own a raw copy for reading, because it is such an intricate and exciting cover that I just wanted a well-centered copy with white pages. Glad to make that happen. Sometimes or in the past these books may have seemed common even. The LCS would get them in from time to time, but not as much as of late. I do not remember Thunderbird from the animated series, although he does remind me of a Street Fighter character from the self-titled video games. Must have been a "go to" name for Native Americans back then, even the appearance or the way the characters are depicted too. Still had a lot of fond memories for that signature look and brand. Cool, collective, and mindful of honor and spirit.
Complete with a back cover picture of a similar to the set completion motif, with "Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1!" A prescreen pass before it hit theaters publicly. X-Men aren't the only marvels with death defying stunts. With the death in this comic of Thunderbird, the "reckoning" now is that the Wolverine will replace and join the team, and that is the real disgruntled twist that took and stuck in the plot going on decades now!
Grader Notes:
light spine stress lines breaks color;
small, light, multiple bend right bottom of whole book through book breaks color.
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X-Men 96 |
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X-Men 96 Modern |
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CGC |
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3955890016
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Owner Comments
1st appearance of Moira McTaggert. An interesting science character on the animated series, she would be flushed out again during the Apocalypse saga. She is a geneticist scientist and an expert in mutant affairs. In this one she is helpful when the Phoenix comes along, to kind of help reign in and let Jean Grey be in control most of the time. Moira woks on Muir island, I believe in or near Genosha, and is a friend of Charles Xavier, but whose specialty is for mutants. Love the character, a simple yet possible flirtation opportunity for Xavier. She gets her hands around certain things planned for mutants before anyone else. She has her pulse on the "market" so to speak, or if anything weird comes up, she can put her expertise to good use. She comes around often enough to at least warn Charles Xavier more often than not, she does have secrets too from time to time.
Complete with a back cover picture of remembering that people like Nightcrawler are mutants, that can't walk around unnoticed. A usually gentle and faithful soul, with a kind heart; however, shows the blue fur that inhibits normal every day as a regular "Joe!" Nightcrawler has proved himself useful as a hero!
Grader Notes:
moderate creasing to cover;
moderate staining to cover;
moderate wear to cover.
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X-Men 97 |
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X-Men 97 Modern |
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CGC |
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4010097025
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Owner Comments
Return of Havok & Polaris.1st appearance of Lilandra (face is not shown). Eric the Red appearance. I have the X-men issue of #51 & #52, where there was an Eric the Red appearance, apparently the one here is "different". Just before the Phoenix arrives, Charles Xavier has started having "visions", and he is perplexed with other strange happenings. Who could this be from another world or maybe even time? Charles learns that this is a Queen named Lilandra! She is out for protecting the universe, and she has stumbled on to the Phoenix and the dangers accompanied with her/it. No time to lose! Lilandra enlists the help of Xavier and the X-men to prove that the threat is real. Indeed, it will take a trial by fire of sorts, in the end, it will cost everyone a piece of their "life force" to keep a good girl from getting down. Resurrections are in fact possible, and for the X-men, an important agreement.
Complete with a back cover picture of, "Lilandra" herself from the Marvel Collection comic books that ran wild in the 90's, with artist expressions and this one by Jim Lee! She's a looker! I can see why Xavier thought so much of her.
Graders Notes Unavailable.
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X-Men 98 |
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X-Men 98 Modern |
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CGC |
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4056038004
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Owner Comments
30 Cent Variant! This completes this run, wasn't too much trouble to put together, but in reality, it took time, time to find some affordable choices. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby cameos as well! In 2 panels? I'll take it! This 3.0 is right in the zone, as I traded about $40 worth of books and then the cost to slab, $75 total. Perfectly valid in value, but more importantly it takes the last one I needed and puts in in the collection and my registry. I only need 16 more books to complete this set out of 53! That seems the most I've done and or lined up all in a row but have many more in a single set. This X-men Phoenix saga is the most viable for me. Given the X-men adventures animated show growing up was just so impactful to me and my brother, very much a bonding experience that brought us together on Saturday mornings. All the more important that the comics are just as good or better than the animated, yet we all have nostalgia from and for childhood.
Complete with a back cover picture of the 90's "Storm" and style with flair as her comfort zone. She must have a costume that looks formidable in wind; although, the lightning on the cover I'm sure is doing the trick!
Graders Notes Unavailable.
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X-Men 99 |
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X-Men 99 Modern |
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CGC |
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4213706002
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Owner Comments
1st Appearance of Black Tom Cassidy. A Reece Comics find, late in 2023, with the times a changing its nice to go back and complete some things that have been on the back burner. The Tom Cassidy paradox in the cartoon proved to be a brute of root and toot fancy! He is a Lightfoot that likes to take what is easy, but Xaivier has the team that will sure keep after it to return things to normal. If it may ever be, but those are the breaks when an X-men comes a calling. Bought for $140 shipped. That can come as an expose in itself, but when coming close to finishing something, it should excite! At least burn a fire or two to get done and find the satisfying feeling. That trust with collecting that almost diminishes when nearing completing, unless a new passion is found that will, as said, rekindle. That's almost too bittersweet, but it proves the feeling of patience to wait for the RIGHT BOOKS for memories!
Complete with a back cover picture of the possibilities, in Marvel Trading Card fashion now that CGC grades those, that are able to happen with Cyclops Optic Blast! Similar to this issue #99 cover, he's turned up full blast but unable to escape the Sentinels before being brought to SPACE! POOR X-MEN.
Graders Notes Unavailable.
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X-Men 100 |
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X-Men 100 Modern |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
0117238010
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Owner Comments
Old label goodness, old team versus new team. It couldn't be more epic of a cover, finally the clash that people new should come. This old label seems in my opinion correctly graded and is a well-centered copy! Old vs New X-men. A score to settle? Something to prove? A simple miscommunication? Xavier in the middle, saying, "Oh, what fresh heck is this?!?" LOL. Sometimes the old way of doing things is so common it seems the only way to go. With new blood and fresh ideas, you almost can't forget the old as a teacher. Stand in the way and ask for the old paths! It is a time-honored tradition for the younglings to make their own mistakes, but we can't count them out yet. They have spunk and Moxy too! Only seeming a bit brash and inexperienced in the execution. Xavier is the oldest of old with the tried true way, lasting 100 issues, give him a listen!
Complete with a back cover picture of even "Marvel Girl" dawning her older costume on the cover and the same in 90s cards! I'm not sure when the new became thought of as better! Even in Marvel Cards she's a red head beauty who obviously knows what you're thinking!
Graders Notes Unavailable.
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X-Men 101 |
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X-Men 101 Modern |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
0271763020
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Owner Comments
The 1st Phoenix. Claremont is on fire with this book and offering a fresh perspective of a very old tale! Jean Grey will never be the same. I'm glad to own this copy or any copy really! With the enormous story that was in X-men the animated series, it really hit the spot to this kid! That Phoenix could draw you in, red hair, voice and command; all kids dream! Soon to have a rebirth after rebirth and just what will happen to Jean Grey? Can it be that this creature has the mind and brains trapped? Or is there a telltale sign that nothing is as it seems. Getting to the bottom of it will take a saga of epic proportions. Shiar other worldly high-tech equipment and a battle for a soul of the cosmos. Claremont ushers in the new stories taking his time for a long running a long-standing tale that has been before, but now appears between the pages of the X-men. Much to our Delight and Satisfaction.
Complete with a back cover picture of Marvel Legends comic reprint of X-men #101, complete as the action figure. Bought at half price books and had a coupon. A trinket of affection for continuing on the epic tale that is the PHOENIX!
Graders Notes Unavailable.
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X-Men 104 |
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X-Men 104 Modern |
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CGC |
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2062344005
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Owner Comments
1st appearance of the Starjammers (in cameo) X-men #1 (1963) Homage! Another awesome story experienced it in the X-men animated series, and it was worth waking up early to watch with my brother. I knew something was coming and anticipated the Phoenix! To learn the family that came with this crossover from space with Cyclops wasn't necessarily a game changer, but at least it didn't feel like a soap opera. Action bound Claremont delivers! Awesome in color and vibrant, the cover promises continued action and a bit of exploring. Just what did Magneto have to do in all of this, well he wants his say and to be heard. With a bit of a fade, and or, scratch on the cover around the Wolverine's claw, I'm sure that is why this only got a 9.6. If it had been 9.8, I probably couldn't have afforded it. Bought off of the Dave and Adam's website, I had faith in this series and went all out.
Complete with a back cover picture of, "Magneto!" In Jim Lee style for a modern outlook of the power of magnetism! From Marvel Collection comic books that ran wild in the 90's but took a mighty attractive look, even when showing magnetism!
Graders Notes Unavailable.
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X-Men 105 |
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X-Men 105 Modern |
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CGC |
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3833669001
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Owner Comments
Either 1st Full App or 2nd Lilandra! Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum cameo. A great read that takes the X-men through the portal to escape the Firelord. Got to have these Phoenix Saga readers graded. A Dave and Adams pick up with some rewards. NM 9.4! The Phoenix is trying to save everyone, but they've got their own things going on. Firelord has seen just what she is capable of and is out to lay waste. The other X-men can do little to help, until a portal opens, dare they go through it? What is on the other side? The animated series didn't mention the "Firelord" that much and focused on Jean Grey and the Shiar battle for her soul with the Phoenix. Sometimes staying focused is the key to a rebirth. Proving your salt and making the lessons learn apply to your new situation, so that you can feel justified in the decisions that the X-men make.
Complete with back cover picture of what sums up the Jean Grey story with her two main men, we pretend it's another soap opera, but Cyclops and Wolverine have stuck their necks out for the Phoenix more times than can be counted. Minimates figures given to me by boardie Vfactor1 in the gift exchange on the boards 2022!
Grader Notes;
light spine stress lines to cover.
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X-Men 106 |
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X-Men 106 Modern |
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CGC |
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3833669002
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Owner Comments
Angel on the rampage! Using Cyclops as a tool? No better fitting name for the "one-eyed 'leader' of the X-Men." Cyclops served a purpose, but his leadership sometimes to make the hard decision led me to believe that it's just too hard to like the red eyed baron, good thing for ole Xavier while it lasted! Keeping with the Near Mint theme for this part of the run, and having a long way to go, it is sure nice to be rewarded with classic covers like this that present well. Claremont continuing to churn these out, and apparently the "Firelord' had a bigger presence in this story than I knew about. The X-men are faced with dire circumstances as Angel kind of has a lapse in judgement. There are 35 cent price variants of a few of these issues in this part of the run. I'm glad to have the regular issue before any spike. I like 35 centers more sometimes, but they are often too costly for me, I still have a few though!
Complete with a back cover picture with a statue of, "The Storm!" When she's on display using the abilities God given by a creator, it puts the wind at your back and guarantees a light show! Mightier than an optic blast?
Grader Notes:
light spine stress lines to cover;
very light foxing to cover.
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X-Men 107 |
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X-Men 107 Modern |
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CGC |
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2115506002
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Owner Comments
1st Full Appearance of the Starjammers!!! Eyed this book for a while and it was time to pull the trigger! Many Saturday mornings watching them on the X-men Animated Series! Wahoo! Such memories. We discover some Family Matters in this, in that one of the Starjammers is the father to Cyclops. A lot of soap opera stuff, that is a little tangential to the main story at hand, but the information comes in handy. These Starjammer's were awesome help in the animated series. Full of wisdom, ideas, answers, and of course to help escape. That is what they're good at, getting in and making a move, then leaving without too many casualties. Got to handle the situation with experience. Even though they could be thought of as "thieves or raiders", they have served their own purpose. They have done it so long and not lost site of the bigger picture and goal. Bought off of Ebay.
Complete with a back cover picture of, "The Starjammers!" With their leader front and center, from Marvel Collection comic books, which is a series that ran wild in the 90's! Art galore, an all-art book!
Graders Notes Unavailable.
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X-Men 108 |
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X-Men 108 Modern |
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CGC |
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4081397005
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Owner Comments
John Byrne issues begin. Starjammers appearance. Corsair revealed as the father of Cyclops & Havok. We get some long-awaited answers, for this, the leader of the X-men who has a long track record. Along with limited support from teammates, Cyclops is having to juggle the news and the Phoenix situation with his desire to understand where he fits in! The cartoon of this portrayed that Cyclops, more or less, wanted nothing to do with the situation. He only saw the prize of saving the universe, which may have been a defense mechanism to avoid dealing with an intense circumstance! Bought this December of 2022 from Dave an Adams for $169 shipped. Not a bad price to further along the Phoenix run for my registry, with Byrne art and the start to something great that was also quick to take off in popularity. Complete with Claremont writing, and you've got the stirrings that can attest to the Phoenix Saga for collectability!
Complete with some back cover pictures of some very nice copies, picked up from the DVD store down the road a way. Love to find that the Lord will provide, even when uncanny! X-men #112, #113, & #114!
Grader Notes:
light creasing to cover;
light spine stress lines to cover.
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X-Men 109 |
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X-Men 109 Modern |
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CGC |
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3700092006
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Owner Comments
1st appearance of Weapon Alpha (Who Later Becomes "Guardian") I remember this character from X-men the animated series. Such a good series, and he was known as Vindicator, who wanted to bring the Wolverine back to Canada to study scientifically how Logan survived the ADAMANTIUM bonding process! The Wolverine wasn't going to go voluntarily, and lucky the X-men agreed in that endeavor. Got to keep the team together! Bought off of the Dave and Adam's website for the going price at the time, a very good deal by today's terms. These were the beginnings of a Canadian team called Alpha Flight who would have the Guardian or Vindicator as their team leader. He must be worth his salt to give the Wolverine such a blow, when Wolvie is harder than a rock with bones laced in ADAMANTIUM. In the animated series he has already learned that lesson and hits him with some force blasts instead.
Complete with a back cover picture of scrap booking as a kid! These were the role models that we had, smoking Wolverine and all! Lasting all these years and in Texas weather condition of course!
Graders Notes Unavailable.
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X-Men 110 |
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X-Men 110 Modern |
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CGC |
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3878720004
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Owner Comments
Phoenix joins X-Men. A classic will she or won't she kind of decision issue. The galactic reprocussions and Galaxy kind of hangs on the note of the songbird of fire! What a story is the "Danger Room" where the X-men, thanks to the knowledge of Xaiver and Magneto, train for their daily missions to be able to handle all kinds of "danger." Keeping with the time-honored tradition, someone has broken into the mansion again. Only to find the X-men already deep in training. What better than to then mess with the controls. Only he announces what it is that he is up to, fatal villain mistake. Can the Uncanny X-men keep their purpose? Have they themselves experienced enough to make it out and stop this menace?!? It takes a wisdom and understanding that they are accustomed, too, their wits and their knowledge of what each other is capable of, teamwork! Xavier where are you? We need that call for some help! Rodger Dodger.
Complete with a back cover picture of the prescreen pass before released to theaters of, "Escape Room!" That is what it feels like when in the Danger room for the X-Men and it is all about learning to survive rather than the thrill of combat, to work as a team!
Graders Notes Unavailable.
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