Classic X-Men #23
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Psi War," the X-Men, stranded at sea, are rescued by a Japanese vessel, leading Professor Xavier to recall a pivotal moment from his past—his first encounter with Storm, then a thief in Cairo, and their clash with the enigmatic Shadow King. Written by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, with art by Byrne and Kieron Dwyer, and featuring inks by Terry Austin, this issue blends memory and mystery with a haunting atmosphere. The cover by Arthur Adams captures the tension with striking, dynamic detail.
In "Psi War," the X-Men, stranded at sea, are rescued by a Japanese vessel, where Professor Xavier shares a vivid memory of his first encounter with Storm—then a thief in Cairo—during a perilous clash with the Shadow King. The story weaves past and present as the team’s journey unfolds amid echoes of a battle that shaped their earliest days.
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↩ Reprints The X-Men #117 (1979)
Reprinted in El Asombroso Hombre Araña Presenta #81 (1989), X-Men Saga #9 (1992), Marvel Magazine #8 (1995), 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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