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Cover: Arthur Adams & Al Williamson

Classic X-Men #12

Aug 1987 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.40 GBP
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In "The Gentleman's Name is Magneto," the X-Men arrive at Muir Island expecting a routine check-in—only to find Eric the Red has restored Magneto to full adulthood, stirring up tension and setting off a storm of unease, especially for Maggie. Written by Chris Claremont and brought to life with dynamic art by Dave Cockrum, this 1987 classic blends political intrigue with personal stakes, all framed by Arthur Adams’ striking cover and Al Williamson’s sharp inks.

Contains 2 stories
The Gentleman's Name is Magneto
20 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Professor XCyclopsPhoenix [Jean Grey]StormWolverineColossusBansheeNightcrawler]Moira MacTaggertMultiple ManMisty KnightMagneto (villain)Eric the Red (cameo)Havok (cameo)Polaris (cameo)Lilandra (cameo)Corsair (cameo)Ch'od (cameo)

In "The Gentleman's Name is Magneto," the X-Men arrive at Muir Island to check on its status, only to find Eric the Red has restored Magneto to full adulthood—much to Maggie’s evident displeasure. With tensions rising and the past stirring back to life, the team must navigate the unexpected return of one of their most formidable foes.

A Fire in the Night
12 pp · Superhero
Magneto

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Raw (VF) $4
CGC 9.8 · 15 in census $68*
CGC 9.6 · 4 in census $31*
CGC 9.4 · 4 in census $30*
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CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $30*
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CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $30*
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $30*
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Marvel Comics: Classic X-Men, Issue 12 $2.99 Classic X-Men Vol. 1 #12 Aug 1987 Marvel. Comic. Bag & Boarder. $8
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Cast · 7 characters

Full credits

colorist Evelyn Stein
letterer Ken Lopez
cover pencils Arthur Adams
cover inks Al Williamson

Reprints

↩ Reprints The X-Men #104 (1977)

Reprinted in El Asombroso Hombre Araña Presenta #55 (1989), X-Men Saga #5 (1991), Gli Incredibili X-Men #22 (1992), Magneto: The Twisting of a Soul #0 (1993), X-Men: Lost Tales #1 (1997), Marvel Visionaries: Chris Claremont #[nn] (2005), Marvel : Les origines #4 (2005), X-Men pocket 1 #[nn] (2006), The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus #1 (2006), X-Men Vignettes #[nn] (2008), X-Men Classic: The Complete Collection #1 (2018), Marvel Visionaries: Chris Claremont #[nn] (2019), Phoenix Omnibus #1 (2021), Die Spinne #187, La Patrulla-X #52, Marvel mutanter #9/1989

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