Classic X-Men #42
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Child of Light and Darkness," the X-Men confront the terrifying return of Jean Grey—now wielding the full power of the Phoenix—as she battles her former teammates in a storm of cosmic fury. Written by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, with dynamic art by Byrne and inks by Terry Austin, this pivotal issue sees Jean reclaimed from the Phoenix’s grip, only for the entire team to vanish abruptly after their hard-won victory. The cover by Steve Lightle captures the moment’s intensity, framing a story that lingers in the shadows of what comes next.
In "Child of Light and Darkness," Jean Grey returns to Earth, haunted by the Phoenix force that once consumed her. After a brutal clash with the X-Men, Xavier's desperate intervention brings her back to herself—only for the team to vanish mid-victory, leaving behind only silence and mystery.
In "When Dreams Are Dust," Scott faces a fragile hope when a potential adoption seems within reach—only for Mr. Sinister to disrupt it, shattering his chance at a normal life. As the couple who sought to uncover the truth behind Scott’s past meet a tragic end in a plane crash, the mystery of his origins grows darker, leaving him more alone than ever.
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↩ Reprints The X-Men #136 (1980)
Reprinted in Un Récit Complet Marvel #29 (1991), El Asombroso Hombre Araña Presenta #164 (1991), X-Men Saga #16 (1994), Gli Incredibili X-Men #57 (1995), X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga #[nn] (2006), The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus #2 (2014), X-Men Classic Omnibus #[nn] (2017), X-Men Milestones: Dark Phoenix Saga #[nn] (2019), X-Men Classic: The Complete Collection #2 (2019), X-Men - La Collection Mutante #2 (2020), Phoenix Omnibus #1 (2021)
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