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Cover: Arthur Adams & Terry Austin

Classic X-Men #20

Apr 1988 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.40 GBP
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“Desolation”

In "Desolation," the surviving X-Men—still very much alive—navigate the aftermath of a devastating loss as they make their way to the Savage Land, finding brief respite among the Fall People. With Beast and Jean returning from Antarctica to deliver grim news to Xavier, tensions rise as Cyclops begins to question his mysterious ties to Corsair, and Lykos, now wielding Storm’s power, reclaims his identity as Sauron. Written by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, with art by Byrne and Kieron Dwyer, and a striking cover by Arthur Adams, this 1988 issue blends emotional weight with the series’ signature blend of adventure and personal mystery.

writer Chris Claremont · writer, artist John Byrne · artist Kieron Dwyer · inker Terry Austin · colorist Petra Scotese · letterer Jean Simek · letterer Tom Orzechowski · cover Arthur Adams, Terry Austin

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Cast · 15 characters

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writer, artist John Byrne
colorist Petra Scotese
letterer Jean Simek
cover pencils Arthur Adams
cover inks Terry Austin

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Beast and Jean are rescued from Antarctica but have to tell Xavier that the X-Men are dead. The very alive remaining X-Men make their way to the Savage Land where they relax a little with the Fall People. Cyclops begins to wonder about his possible connection to Corsair. Lykos siphons Storm's power to once again become Sauron.

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