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The Uncanny X-Men #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis landmark collection presents one of the most celebrated story arcs in Marvel history, originally serialized in The Uncanny X-Men #129–137. Written by Chris Claremont with art by John Byrne, the saga follows Jean Grey's transformation into the godlike Phoenix and her subsequent corruption by the cosmic Phoenix Force, leading to a devastating confrontation with the X-Men and the Shi'ar Empire. The volume includes the iconic battle on the moon and the tragic climax that redefined the team for a generation.
In "God Spare the Child...", the X-Men find themselves on the Blue Area of the Moon as Empress Lilandra demands Jean Grey's death for the Phoenix's crimes. With Xavier pleading for a duel of honor and the Imperial Guard closing in, the battle erupts — but when Dark Phoenix reemerges, Jean makes a final, heartbreaking choice. Written by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, with art by Byrne and inks by Terry Austin, this pivotal issue features a cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.
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Empress Lilandra transports the X-Men to her base so that Phoenix can be killed for her crime of wiping out an entire star system. Xavier explains that the Phoenix Force has been purged from Jean and demands the right to a duel of honor. The X-Men and the Imperial Guard fight on the Blue Area of the Moon to determine Jean's fate. During the battle, Dark Phoenix manifests herself once again and Jean sacrifices herself rather than let the Jean Grey-Phoenix symbiotic relationship continue.
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