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The X-Men #91

Dec 1974 · Marvel · 0.25 USD
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“The Torch Is Passed...!”

In "The Torch Is Passed...!", the X-Men gather for Professor X's funeral, stunned by the unexpected arrival of Quicksilver. As they return to the mansion, they receive a powerful, posthumous message from Xavier urging them to carry on his legacy—while Quicksilver wrestles with his loyalty, torn between the Avengers and his sister’s well-being. Written by Roy Thomas and illustrated by George Tuska with inks by John Tartaglione, the issue’s emotional weight is matched by its striking cover by John Buscema.

writer Roy Thomas · artist George Tuska · inker John Tartaglione · letterer Sam Rosen · cover John Buscema

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writer Roy Thomas
letterer Sam Rosen
cover pencils, inks John Buscema

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The X-Men attend Professor X's funeral and are surprised when Quicksilver shows up. Returning to the mansion, the X-Men are greeted by a posthumous message from Xavier passing the torch on to his students. Quicksilver returns to Magneto's lair and is plagued with doubt about leaving the Avengers to rejoin his old master but fears for his sister's health. The X-Men lay a trap and attack Magneto and his Brotherhood but the bad guys quickly gain the upper hand.

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