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Classic X-Men#5
Cover: Arthur Adams & P. Craig Russell

Classic X-Men #5

Jan 1987 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD
“My Brother, My Enemy”

In "My Brother, My Enemy," Havok and Polaris—under the mind control of the enigmatic Eric the Red—are forced to battle their former teammates, testing the limits of loyalty and brotherhood. With Xavier away on vacation following eerie visions of a cosmic conflict, and Jean returning to the X-Men, the team faces a crisis that challenges not just their strength, but their deepest bonds. Written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Dave Cockrum, with inks by Sam Grainger and colors by Elaine Lee, this 1987 issue features a striking cover by Arthur Adams and P. Craig Russell.

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writer Chris Claremont · artist Dave Cockrum · inker Sam Grainger · colorist Elaine Lee · letterer Annette Kawecki · letterer Bill Oakley · cover Arthur Adams, P. Craig Russell

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Full credits

colorist Elaine Lee
letterer Bill Oakley
cover pencils Arthur Adams
cover inks P. Craig Russell

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Eric the Red controls Havok and Polaris and sends them up against the X-Men. After having strange dreams of an outer space battle, Xavier leaves for vacation. Jean rejoins the team.

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