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Cover: Jack Kirby & Chic Stone

Fantastic! #20

Jul 1967 · IPC · 9d [0-0-9 GBP]
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“Challenged by the Human Cobra”

In "Challenged by the Human Cobra," the X-Men are sent to investigate a mysterious presence on Earth, leading to a clash with Magneto and the Brotherhood—only for the enigmatic Stranger to intervene, revealing himself as an alien collector of mutants. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic energy by Jack Kirby, with Chic Stone’s inks and Artie Simek’s lettering, this 1967 issue features a striking cover by Kirby and Stone. The story deepens the X-Men’s cosmic connections as Xavier uncovers the Stranger’s true origins, setting a course beyond Earth.

writer Stan Lee · artist Jack Kirby · inker Chic Stone · letterer Artie Simek · cover Jack Kirby, Chic Stone

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writer Stan Lee
artist Jack Kirby
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Chic Stone

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Xavier detects a powerful entity has arrived on earth and sends the X-Men to investigate. The Stranger tries to acclimate himself to Earth customs but runs across Magneto and the Brotherhood. The X-Men arrive on the scene and battle the Brotherhood, but the Stranger leaves with Magneto and Toad in the conflict. Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch decide to return home to Central Europe. The X-Men encounter the Stranger again and Xavier realizes he is an alien. The Stranger explains that he has been collecting mutants from across the universe and takes Magneto and Toad away with him into space.

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