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Cover: Steve Lightle

Classic X-Men #44

Feb 1990 · Marvel · 1.25 USD; 1.75 CAD
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“Elegy”

In "Elegy," the X-Men gather for Jean's funeral, where Cyclops delivers a poignant, meticulously detailed recount of the team's first 137 issues—spanning origins, battles, and bonds. As the moment passes, Cyclops departs, leaving Kitty behind to stand with the memory of those who came before. Written by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, with art by Byrne and inks by Terry Austin, this emotional chapter is rendered with care and weight, its tone grounded in legacy. The cover by Steve Lightle captures the quiet sorrow of the moment.

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

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writer, artist John Byrne
colorist Glynis Oliver
cover pencils, inks Steve Lightle

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During Jean's funeral, Cyclops gives a concise yet detailed history of the X-Men from the first 137 issues of the series. Cyclops leaves and Kitty joins.

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