Thor and the X-Men#20

Thor and the X-Men #20

Aug 1983 · Marvel UK · 0.25 GBP

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In "No One Can Stop...The Destroyer!", the X-Men's attempt at a peaceful vacation in Central Park takes a surreal turn when phantom versions of themselves appear, overwhelming them one by one. Taken to Count Nefaria's fortress, the team faces a chilling ultimatum: join his scheme to seize Washington D.C. and hold it for ransom, or be destroyed. Written by Roy Thomas and illustrated by Jay Gavin with inks by Dick Ayers and lettering by Artie Simek, this 1983 Marvel UK issue delivers a tense, mind-bending twist on the X-Men’s usual battles—complete with a cover by Jay Gavin.

Contains 2 stories

No One Can Stop...The Destroyer!

9 pp

ThorHerculesDestroyerKristaDon BlakeProfessor Clement Holmes (introduction)OttoDoctor Lois Reddy

Divided -- We Fall!

10 pp · Superhero

X-Men [Professor XCyclopsMarvel Girl [Jean Grey]BeastAngelIceman]GUESTS: ZeldaVeraVILLAINS: Count NefariaMaggiaEel [Leopold Stryke]PorcupineUnicornScarecrowPlant Man

When the X-Men try to escape to Central Park for a quiet break, they're instead pulled into a twisted illusion where phantom versions of themselves test their resolve. One by one, the team is overwhelmed by five powerful villains, including the Eel, Porcupine, and Scarecrow, before being captured and brought to Count Nefaria’s fortress. There, the mastermind offers them a shocking choice: join his scheme to seize Washington D.C. or face the consequences.