X-Men-137
Major Key

X-Men #137

Marvel · 1980

WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY

Climax of the Dark Phoenix Saga.

ISSUE GUIDE

Why this comic matters

The issue builds its story around climax of the Dark Phoenix Saga. Jean Grey and X-Men is drawn through the consequences of that development, giving the milestone context within an actual conflict rather than treating it as an isolated event.

KEY FACTS

Key issue facts

PublisherMarvel
Publication year1980
Key classificationMajor Key
CharactersJean Grey, X-Men
COLLECTOR CONTEXT

Collector significance

As a major key, the issue is notable for the milestone recorded above and is the kind of comic collectors often identify by the event, debut or change it contains. Collector interest can vary significantly by printing, edition, condition and grade, so this guide does not assign a market value.

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MOVIE CONNECTIONS

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