X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills #5 (1982) Marvel Comics – 1st Appearance of William Stryker & Classic X-Men Graphic Novel

Description

Marvel Graphic Novel #5: X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills, published by Marvel Comics in 1982. Written by Chris Claremont with artwork and a painted cover by Brent Eric Anderson, this is one of the most important and acclaimed standalone X-Men stories of the era. The photographed copy carries the $6.95 US / £4.95 UK cover price.

Religious fundamentalist William Stryker launches a violent anti-mutant crusade, targeting Professor Xavier and mutantkind while the X-Men are forced into an uneasy alliance with Magneto. The story explores mutant persecution, prejudice and extremism in considerably darker fashion than a typical superhero adventure.

Key Significance: First appearance of Reverend William Stryker, one of the X-Men’s best-known human antagonists. God Loves, Man Kills became an enduring X-Men story and was a major source of inspiration for the film X2: X-Men United. This issue is also notable as a self-contained Chris Claremont X-Men graphic novel rather than a standard monthly comic.

Writer: Chris Claremont
Cover Artist: Brent Eric Anderson
Interior Artist: Brent Eric Anderson
Year: 1982
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Story: “God Loves, Man Kills”
Format: Marvel Graphic Novel #5
Cover Price: $6.95 US / $9.25 CAN / £4.95 UK

Condition: Raw/ungraded. The photographed copy presents well but shows noticeable age and handling wear, including spine and edge wear, corner wear, rubbing and surface marks/creasing, particularly visible against the dark cover. Please refer closely to the photographs for exact condition.