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X-Men Collector's Edition #[2] cover
Cover: Neal Adams & Tom Palmer

X-Men Collector's Edition #[2]

Jan 1982 · Marvel UK · 2.50 GBP
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"Monsters Also Weep!" is a standout moment in the X-Men Collector's Edition #2 (1982, Marvel UK), a poignant tale written by Roy Thomas and brought to life with striking art by Neal Adams, with inks by Tom Palmer and lettering by Sam Rosen. The story follows the X-Men as they confront the enigmatic Sauron, only to see him vanish—unaware that the creature is tied to Dr. Karl Lykos, a man whose past and present collide in heartbreaking fashion. With cover art by Neal Adams and Tom Palmer, the issue captures both the emotional weight and the eerie mystery of a man torn between science, love, and the monstrous form he can’t escape.

Contains 3 stories
Monsters Also Weep!
22 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Cyclops [Scott Summers]Marvel Girl [Jean Grey]Angel [Warren Worthington III]Iceman [Bobby Drake]Beast [Hank McCoy]]Polaris [Lorna Dane]Havok [Alex Summers]Tanya AnderssenDr. AnderssenSauron [Karl Lykos] (villain)

In "Monsters Also Weep!", the X-Men confront Sauron, only to see him vanish—leaving behind a mystery that ties the monstrous villain to Dr. Anderssen and his daughter, Tanya. As the team investigates, they witness a fragile reunion between Tanya and the man she loves, Karl Lykos, unaware that his transformation into Sauron is tied to the very emotions he fears. When the truth erupts, Lykos is forced to choose between his monstrous power and the woman he can’t bear to hurt, leading to a heart-wrenching flight into the mountains.

Strangers in a Savage Land
20 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Cyclops [Scott Summers]Marvel Girl [Jean Grey]Angel [Warren Worthington III]Iceman [Bobby Drake]Beast [Hank McCoy]]Ka-ZarZabuMagneto (villain)Amphibius (1st appearance, villain)Equilibrius (1st appearance, villain)Piper (1st appearance, villain)Gaza (1st appearance, villain)Barbarus (1st appearance, villain)Lupo (1st appearance, villain)Brainchild (1st appearance, villain)Swamp Savages (villains)Havok [Alex Summers] (cameo flashback)Tanya Anderssen (cameo flashback)Dr. Anderssen (cameo flashback)

In "Strangers in a Savage Land," Angel finds himself stranded in the wilds of the Savage Land, hunted by prehistoric beasts before being rescued by a mysterious figure who claims to protect its mutant inhabitants. As the rest of the X-Men arrive and join forces with Ka-Zar, the team begins to unravel the truth behind the enigmatic stranger—Magneto—whose motives remain as untamed as the jungle itself.

War in the World Below!
20 pp · Superhero

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Full credits

writer Roy Thomas
artist Neal Adams
letterer Sam Rosen
cover pencils Neal Adams
cover inks Tom Palmer

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