Classic X-Men #40

Name: Classic X-Men #40
Brand: Marvel

Nov 1989 · Marvel · 1.25 USD; 1.75 CAD; 0.60 GBP

“Too Late, The Heroes!”

In "Too Late, The Heroes!", Jean Grey breaks free from Mastermind’s psychic spell, only to find the X-Men locked in a desperate fight against the Hellfire Club inside their mansion. As the battle escalates, Jean’s fury over the manipulation reaches a breaking point—her mind, already strained, begins to fracture. Written by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, with art by Byrne and inks by Terry Austin, this pivotal issue features a cover by Steve Lightle and marks a turning point in Jean’s journey.

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writer Chris Claremont · inker Terry Austin · colorist Bob Sharen · letterer Tom Orzechowski · writer, artist John Byrne · cover Steve Lightle

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Full credits

writer Chris Claremont

inker Terry Austin

colorist Bob Sharen

letterer Tom Orzechowski

writer, artist John Byrne

cover pencils, inks Steve Lightle

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Jean breaks Mastermind's spell over her and the X-Men battle the Hellfire Club through the Club's mansion. Jean drives Mastermind insane for toying with her mind. Jean snaps and becomes Dark Phoenix.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).