Cover: John Byrne & Terry Austin

The X-Men #138

Oct 1980 · Marvel · 0.50 USD

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“Elegy”

In "Elegy," the X-Men gather for Jean's funeral, where Cyclops delivers a poignant, tightly woven recounting of the team’s first 137 issues—each moment a testament to their struggle and unity. As the weight of memory settles, Cyclops departs, and Kitty quietly takes her place among the mourners. Written by John Byrne and Chris Claremont, with art by Byrne and inks by Terry Austin, this issue stands as a defining moment in the series, its emotional depth underscored by Byrne’s expressive cover and Austin’s precise lines.

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

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writer, artist John Byrne

writer Chris Claremont

inker Terry Austin

colorist Glynis Wein

letterer Tom Orzechowski

cover pencils John Byrne

cover inks Terry Austin

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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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