X-Men #101

Marvel · 1976

WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY

Jean Grey emerges as Phoenix, beginning a major transformation that reshapes the X-Men’s cosmic storylines.

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ISSUE GUIDE

Why this comic matters

The story places Jean Grey and X-Men at a turning point where a new identity, costume or heroic role becomes part of the action. The change grows out of the character’s immediate circumstances and begins to redefine how they operate in the stories that follow.

KEY FACTS

Key issue facts

PublisherMarvel

Publication year1976

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.

CHARACTERS

Characters connected to this issue

CHARACTER GUIDEJean GreyExplore character →

CHARACTER GUIDEX-MenExplore character →

MOVIE CONNECTIONS

How this issue connects to the movies

The movie guides below are connected through Jean Grey, X-Men. They are discovery links between the comic and film sections of SLABS N' STACKS; inclusion here does not by itself mean a film directly adapts this specific issue.