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The X-Men #16

Jan 1966 · Marvel · 0.12 USD
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“The Supreme Sacrifice!”

In "The Supreme Sacrifice!", the X-Men are captured, leaving Professor X to investigate a downed Sentinel on his own. With the team breaking free and fighting back against the relentless Sentinels, a crucial turn comes when Professor X arrives just in time—and Dr. Trask makes a final, unexpected choice that changes everything. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life by Jack Kirby’s dynamic art, with Jay Gavin’s inks and Dick Ayers’ tight lines, this 1966 classic features Kirby and Ayers on the cover as well.

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writer Stan Lee · artist Jack Kirby · artist Jay Gavin · inker Dick Ayers · letterer Art Simek · cover Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers

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writer Stan Lee
artist Jack Kirby
artist Jay Gavin
letterer Art Simek
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Dick Ayers

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With the X-Men captured, Xavier heads back to investigate a fallen Sentinel to try and figure out what stopped it. The X-Men escape and battle the Sentinels but it is the timely intervention of Professor X and the self sacrifice of Dr. Trask that stops Master Mold and saves the day.

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