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Cover: Jon Bogdanove & Terry Austin

Classic X-Men #17

Jan 1988 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.40 GBP

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In "Mindgames," Chris Claremont and John Byrne deliver a twisty, atmospheric tale where Beast discovers the X-Mansion deserted and follows the missing X-Men to a Texas carnival—only to find them trapped in a bizarre performance as sideshow attractions. With Mesmero's mind control unraveling and Magneto's sudden arrival turning the tide, the team must fight not just for freedom, but for their very sense of self. The cover by Jon Bogdanove and Terry Austin captures the eerie spectacle, while the art team brings the surreal carnival setting to life with sharp detail and moody color.

Contains 2 stories

Mindgames

19 pp · Superhero

X-Men [CyclopsPhoenix [Jean Grey]StormWolverineColossusBansheeNightcrawler]BeastMesmero (villain)Magneto (cameo)

In "Mindgames," Beast tracks the missing X-Men to a dusty Texas carnival, only to find them trapped in a bizarre performance as sideshow freaks. When Mesmero’s mind control is finally broken, the team’s reunion is cut short by the sudden arrival of Magneto, turning the carnival into a battlefield of old grudges and shifting loyalties.

A Taste for Vengeance!

13 pp · Superhero

X-Men [Phoenix [Jean Grey]CyclopsBansheeStormNightcrawlerColossusWolverine]Mesmero

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Full credits

writer Chris Claremont

artist John Byrne

artist Kieron Dwyer

inker Terry Austin

colorist Petra Scotese

letterer Tom Orzechowski

cover pencils Jon Bogdanove

cover inks Terry Austin

Reprints

↩ Reprints The X-Men #109 (1978), The X-Men #111 (1978)

Reprinted in X-Men Saga #7 (1992), X-Men: Lost Tales #2 (1997), The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus #1 (2006), X-Men Classic: The Complete Collection #1 (2018)

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#7 1st appearance — Lourdes Chantel

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