Cover: Jack Kirby & Chic Stone

X-Men Annual #1

Dec 1970 · Marvel · 0.25 USD

📊 ~65,557 copies sold its debut month

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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.

Contains 2 stories

Enter, the Avengers

20 pp · Superhero

In a tense showdown in Bavaria, the X-Men and the Avengers converge on a shared threat: Lucifer, whose heartbeat is tied to a massive thermal bomb. With Xavier incapacitated and the fate of the world hanging in the balance, the two teams must set aside their differences to prevent global catastrophe. As the X-Men take the lead, Cyclops steps forward to disable the bomb—just as the Avengers watch and wait.

The Triumph of Magneto

20 pp · Superhero

Charlie (first appearance)

In "The Triumph of Magneto," a mysterious alien known as the Stranger arrives on Earth, seeking to understand humanity—only to be drawn into a clash between the X-Men and Magneto’s Brotherhood. When Xavier realizes the Stranger is no ordinary visitor, he uncovers a shocking truth: the alien has been gathering mutants across the cosmos, and Magneto is his next target. With the Stranger’s arrival upending the balance of power, the X-Men must confront not just the Brotherhood, but the far-reaching consequences of an intergalactic hunt that leaves even the most powerful mutants vulnerable.