The Dark Phoenix Saga: The Uncanny X-Men #[nn]

Name: The Dark Phoenix Saga: The Uncanny X-Men #[nn]
Brand: Marvel
Price: 24.9 USD
Availability: InStock

Jan 1984 · Marvel · 6.95 USD

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About this Collection

This 1984 collection brings together the classic storyline from Uncanny X-Men #129-137, chronicling Jean Grey's transformation into the Phoenix and her tragic fall to the Dark Phoenix. Written by Chris Claremont with art by John Byrne, the saga follows the X-Men as they confront the cosmic consequences of Jean's immense power, leading to a devastating confrontation with the Shi'ar Empire. A cornerstone of X-Men lore, this volume captures the emotional depth and high-stakes drama that defined the team's Bronze Age era.

"God Spare the Child..." marks a pivotal moment in The Dark Phoenix Saga, with the X-Men brought to Lilandra’s base as Jean Grey faces execution for the destruction of a star system. Written by John Byrne and Chris Claremont and illustrated by Byrne with inks by Terry Austin, the issue captures the emotional weight of Jean’s final stand as the Phoenix Force resurfaces during a trial by combat between the X-Men and the Imperial Guard on the Blue Area of the Moon. The cover by Bill Sienkiewicz perfectly encapsulates the story’s tragic intensity.

Contains 9 stories

God Spare the Child...

17 pp · Superhero

X-Men [Professor XCyclopsPhoenix [Jean Grey]StormWolverineColossusBansheeNightcrawler]Kitty PrydeMoira MacTaggertHavokPolarisMultiple ManWhite Queen [Emma Frost] (villain)Hellfire Soldiers (villains)Sebastian Shaw (cameo)

Dazzler

17 pp · Superhero

X-Men [Professor XCyclopsPhoenix [Jean Grey]StormWolverineColossusNightcrawler]Dazzler [Alison Blaire]Kitty PrydeHellfire Club [White Queen [Emma Frost]Sebastian ShawMastermindHellfire Soldiers] (villains)

Run for Your Life!

17 pp · Superhero

X-Men [Professor XCyclopsPhoenix [Jean Grey]StormWolverineColossusNightcrawler]DazzlerKitty PrydeHellfire Club [White Queen [Emma Frost]MastermindHellfire Soldiers] (villains)

And Hellfire Is Their Name!

17 pp · Superhero

X-Men [Professor XCyclopsPhoenix [Jean Grey]StormWolverineColossusNightcrawler]AngelCandy SouthernHellfire Club [Sebastian ShawHarry LelandDonald PierceMastermindTessaHellfire SoldiersWhite Queen [Emma Frost] (cameo flahsback)] (villains)DazzlerKitty Pryde

Wolverine: Alone!

17 pp · Superhero

X-Men [Professor XCyclopsPhoenix [Jean Grey]StormWolverineColossusNightcrawler]AngelBansheeMoira MacTaggertHellfire Club [Sebastian ShawHarry LelandDonald PierceMastermindHellfire Soldiers [Angelo MaconWade ColeMurray Reese [Later Reavers]others]] (villains)

Too Late, the Heroes!

17 pp · Superhero

X-Men [CyclopsPhoenix [Jean Greyalso as Dark Phoenix on last page]StormWolverineColossusNightcrawler]BeastHellfire Club [Sebastian ShawHarry LelandDonald PierceMastermindHellfire Soldiers]

Dark Phoenix

17 pp · Superhero

X-Men [Professor XCyclopsStormWolverineColossusNightcrawler]BeastSenator Robert KellyAngelBansheeMoira MacTaggertLilandraDark Phoenix [Jean Grey] (villain)Sebastian Shaw (villain)Harry Leland (villain)Spider-Man (cameo)Dr. Strange (cameo)Mr. Fantastic (cameo)The Thing (cameo)Silver Surfer(cameo)

Child of Light and Darkness!

17 pp · Superhero

X-Men [Professor XCyclopsStormWolverineColossusNightcrawler]BeastAngelLilandraGladiatorJarvisDark Phoenix [Jean Grey] (villain)Jimmy Carter (cameo)

The Fate of the Phoenix!

35 pp · Superhero

X-Men [Professor XCyclopsPhoenix [Jean Greyalso as Marvel Girl and Dark Phoenix] (death)StormWolverineColossusNightcrawler]WatcherRecorderBeastAngelLilandraShi'arKreeSkrullsSupreme IntelligenceGladiatorImperial Guard [StarboltOracleSmasherWarstarEarthquakeHussarManta]