X-Men Annual #1
In "Enter, the Avengers," a mysterious alien presence stirs on Earth, prompting Professor Xavier to send the X-Men on a mission that leads them into a clash with Magneto and the Brotherhood. As the Stranger—curious and unprepared for Earth’s ways—interacts with both heroes and villains, tensions rise before a shocking revelation: he’s not just an outsider, but a cosmic collector with a far-reaching agenda. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic art by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone, this 1970 Marvel Annual features a pivotal moment in mutant lore, with a cover by Kirby and Stone that captures the story’s otherworldly intrigue.
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Xavier detects a powerful entity has arrived on earth and sends the X-Men to investigate. The Stranger tries to acclimate himself to Earth customs but runs across Magneto and the Brotherhood. The X-Men arrive on the scene and battle the Brotherhood, but the Stranger leaves with Magneto and Toad in the conflict. Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch decide to return home to Central Europe. The X-Men encounter the Stranger again and Xavier realizes he is an alien. The Stranger explains that he has been collecting mutants from across the universe and takes Magneto and Toad away with him into space.
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