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Cover: Marie Severin & Joe Sinnott

X-Men #2

Jan 1985 · Federal · 0.99 AUD; 1.25 NZD
📊 ~73,542 copies sold its debut month
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In X-Men #2 (1985), a mysterious threat breaches the X-Mansion’s defenses, forcing Professor X to reveal the origins of his past—specifically the story of his step-brother, the man who became the Juggernaut. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Jack Kirby and Alex Toth, with inks by Vince Colletta and letters by Sam Rosen, this issue blends suspense and backstory as Xavier recounts his history while the mansion braces for an assault. The cover, by Marie Severin and Joe Sinnott, captures the tension of the moment with striking detail.

Contains 3 stories
The Origin of Professor X!
20 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Professor X [Charles Xavier]Cyclops [Scott Summers]Marvel Girl [Jean Grey]Angel [Warren Worthington III]Iceman [Bobby Drake]Beast [Hank McCoy]]Juggernaut [Cain Marko]Kurt MarkoSharon Xavier

In a tense moment at the Xavier Mansion, Professor X recounts the pivotal events that shaped his past as the X-Men brace for an imminent attack. As the mysterious Juggernaut tears through the defenses, Xavier reveals the painful truth behind his step-brother Kurt Marko’s transformation—how a childhood of cruelty gave way to a power beyond control.

Where Walks the Juggernaut
20 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Professor X [Charles Xavier]Cyclops [Scott Summers]Marvel Girl [Jean Grey]Angel [Warren Worthington III]Iceman [Bobby Drake]Beast [Hank McCoy]]Human Torch [Johnny Storm]Juggernaut [Cain Marko]

When the Juggernaut storms the X-Men's mansion, the team faces their most relentless foe yet—Professor X’s unstoppable half-brother. With Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Iceman, and Beast pushing hard, even the Human Torch joins the fight as Xavier tries to reach through Cain Marko’s rage. Can the X-Men stop the juggernaut before he crushes everything in his path?

The Supreme Sacrifice!
20 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Professor X [Charles Xavier]Cyclops [Scott Summers]Marvel Girl [Jean Grey]Angel [Warren Worthington III]Iceman [Bobby Drake]Beast [Hank McCoy]]Bolivar TraskMaster MoldSentinels

In "The Supreme Sacrifice!", the X-Men are captured, forcing Professor X to investigate a fallen Sentinel to uncover its weakness. As the team fights their way free, they face overwhelming odds—until Xavier’s strategic mind and the unexpected sacrifice of Dr. Trask turn the tide against Master Mold.

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist Jack Kirby
artist Alex Toth
letterer Sam Rosen
cover pencils Marie Severin
cover inks Joe Sinnott

Reprints

↩ Reprints The X-Men #12 (1965), The X-Men #13 (1965), The X-Men #16 (1966), The X-Men #67 (1970)

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