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Classic X-Men#28
Cover: Kieron Dwyer & Terry Austin

Classic X-Men #28

Dec 1988 · Marvel · 1.25 USD; 1.75 CAD; 0.50 GBP
“Cry for the Children”

In "Cry for the Children," Chris Claremont and John Byrne deliver a layered, character-driven issue where Wolverine pushes Colossus to confront his lingering doubts, while Xavier journeys to attend Lilandra's coronation. Jean's first meeting with Jason unfolds with quiet tension, Storm returns to her roots only to find her past repurposed as a drug den, and Wolverine’s path crosses with Mariko in New York. Meanwhile, Cyclops navigates a tentative date with Colleen, and the sinister Arcade begins plotting with Tom and the Juggernaut—setting the stage for chaos. John Byrne’s dynamic art, Terry Austin’s sharp inks, and Glynis Oliver’s vivid colors bring the emotional and action-packed moments to life, with Kieron Dwyer’s cover capturing the story’s high stakes.

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writer Chris Claremont · writer, artist John Byrne · inker Terry Austin · colorist Glynis Oliver · letterer Tom Orzechowski · cover Kieron Dwyer, Terry Austin

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Full credits

writer, artist John Byrne
colorist Glynis Oliver
cover pencils Kieron Dwyer
cover inks Terry Austin

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Wolverine forces Colossus to deal with his recent self esteem problems; Xavier attends Lilandra's coronation. Jean meets Jason for the first time. Storm visits her old home to find it is a drug hangout. Wolvie sees Mariko in New York. Cyclops goes on a date with Colleen. Arcade conspires with Tom and Juggernaut to kill the X-Men.

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