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Cover: John Byrne & Terry Austin

X-Men Milestones: Dark Phoenix Saga #[nn]

Jul 2019 · Marvel · 24.99 USD; 32.99 CAD
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This collection presents the classic Dark Phoenix Saga storyline from the late 1970s and early 1980s, originally featured in Uncanny X-Men #129-137. It follows Jean Grey's transformation into the Phoenix and her eventual corruption into the Dark Phoenix, a cosmic threat that forces the X-Men to confront one of their own. As part of Marvel's X-Men Milestones line, this edition gathers the complete saga in a single volume, showcasing the work of writer Chris Claremont and artist John Byrne.

"God Spare the Child..." delivers a pivotal moment in the legendary Dark Phoenix Saga, reuniting John Byrne and Chris Claremont for a powerful retelling of Jean Grey’s final stand. With John Byrne’s dynamic art and Terry Austin’s sharp inks bringing the emotional intensity to life, the issue captures the X-Men’s desperate struggle on the Blue Area of the Moon as Jean faces her fate. The cover by Byrne and Austin perfectly frames the weight of the moment, making this a must-have for fans of the saga’s definitive arc.

Contains 9 stories
God Spare the Child...
17 pp · Superhero
Alex Summers [Havok]Hellfire Club's Inner Circle [Jason WyngardeSebastian Shaw (cameo)White Queen [Emma Frost] (first appearance)]Katherine "Kitty" Pryde (first appearance)Carmen Pryde (first appearance)Terri Pryde (first appearance)Lorna Dane [Polaris]Jamie Madrox [Multiple Man]Moira MacTaggertSean Cassidy [Banshee] (leaves)X-Men [ColossusCyclopsNightcrawlerPhoenix [Jean Grey]Professor X [Charles Xavier]StormWolverine [LoganJames Howlett]]Hellfire KnightsDonald Pierce (cameo)Harry Leland (cameo)

In "God Spare the Child...", the X-Men return to the mansion to find Professor X restored and ready to lead, but their mission quickly shifts when he senses a new mutant in need of protection. As the team prepares to recruit the young Kitty Pryde, the Hellfire Club—led by the White Queen and the Inner Circle—moves in to claim her for their own, setting the stage for a clash of ideologies and powers.

Dazzler
17 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Professor X [Charles Xavier]Cyclops [Scott Summers]Phoenix [Jean Grey]StormWolverineColossusNightcrawler]Dazzler [Alison Blaire] (Introduction)Kitty PrydeHellfire Club [White Queen [Emma Frost]Sebastian Shaw (Full Introduction)Mastermind [Jason Wyngarde]]Hellfire Soldiers

When Kitty Pryde aids four X-Men in escaping Emma Frost’s clutches, Scott and Jean race against the Hellfire Club to recruit Dazzler—mutant sensation and pioneer of the disco era—before Shaw and his White Queen can claim her. Jean’s mind battles lingering illusions from Mastermind, even as the stakes rise in a high-stakes game of recruitment and loyalty.

Run for Your Life!
17 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Professor X [Charles Xavier]CyclopsPhoenix [Jean Grey]StormWolverine [LoganJames Howlett]ColossusNightcrawler]DazzlerKitty PrydeCarmen PrydeTerri PrydeHellfire Club [White Queen [Emma Frost]Mastermind [Jason Wyngarde]]Hellfire Soldiers

In "Run for Your Life!", Kitty Pryde races against time to rescue her teammates, leading Scott, Jean, and Kurt through a high-stakes showdown with the White Queen and her Hellfire Soldiers. As Phoenix’s power surges in the face of danger, the line between control and chaos begins to blur. With Xavier offering a chance at a new beginning, the choice to join the X-Men becomes a defining moment for those who dare to answer the call.

And Hellfire Is Their Name!
17 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Professor XCyclopsPhoenix [Jean Grey]StormWolverineColossusNightcrawler]Angel [Warren Worthington III]Candy SouthernHellfire Club [Sebastian ShawHarry Leland (full introduction)Donald Pierce (full introduction)MastermindTessa (introduction)]Hellfire SoldiersWhite Queen [Emma Frost] (flashback)Dazzler (flashback)Kitty Pryde (flashback)

In "And Hellfire Is Their Name!", the X-Men turn to Angel for guidance as they confront the growing threat of the Hellfire Club, only to be ambushed and overwhelmed by its inner circle. With Jean Grey ensnared by Mastermind’s psychic manipulation and transformed into the Black Queen, Wolverine must stand alone to rescue his teammates from the Club’s grasp.

Wolverine: Alone!
17 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Professor XCyclopsPhoenix [Jean Grey]]StormWolverineColossusNightcrawler]AngelBansheeMoira MacTaggertHellfire Club [Sebastian ShawHarry LelandDonald PierceMastermind]Hellfire Soldiers [Angelo Macon (introduction)Wade Cole (introduction)Murray Reese (introduction) (Later Reavers)]Senator Robert Kelly (introduction)

In "Wolverine: Alone!", the X-Men are divided and overwhelmed as Cyclops leads a desperate stand against the Hellfire Club’s Inner Circle and their new Black Queen, Jean Grey. Trapped and outnumbered, Wolverine must push through relentless enemies to reach his captured teammates, testing his resolve in a fight that’s as much about survival as it is about loyalty.

Too Late, the Heroes!
17 pp · Superhero
X-Men [CyclopsPhoenix [Jean Greyalso as Dark Phoenix on last page]StormWolverine [Logan]ColossusNightcrawler]Beast [Hank McCoy]Hellfire Club [Sebastian ShawHarry LelandDonald PierceMastermind [Jason Wyngarde]]Hellfire SoldiersSenator Robert Kelly (cameo)

In the heart of the Hellfire Club’s mansion, Jean Grey breaks free from Mastermind’s psychic grip, only to find herself at war with the very forces that sought to control her. As the X-Men fight their way through the Club’s elite soldiers, Jean’s struggle reaches a breaking point—her power surging, her mind unraveling, and the line between hero and something far darker begins to blur.

Dark Phoenix
17 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Professor XCyclopsStormWolverineColossusNightcrawler]BeastSenator Robert KellyAngelBansheeMoira MacTaggertLilandraShi'arDark Phoenix [Jean Grey] (introduction)Sebastian ShawHarry LelandSpider-Man [Peter Parker]Dr. StrangeFantastic Four [Mr. FantasticThe Thing]Silver SurferPeter Corbeau

In "Dark Phoenix," Jean Grey unleashes the full fury of the Phoenix Force, turning on her X-Men teammates with terrifying power as she spirals toward cosmic destruction. With the team reeling and the galaxy at risk, the heroes must confront the unthinkable—how do you stop a friend who’s become a god of annihilation?

Child of Light and Darkness!
17 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Professor XCyclopsStormWolverineColossusNightcrawler]BeastAngel [Warren Worthington III]LilandraGladiatorShi'arJarvisJohn GreyElaine GreySara Grey (introduction)Dark Phoenix [Jean Grey]Jimmy Carter

In "Child of Light and Darkness!", the X-Men face a devastating return as Dark Phoenix reemerges to confront her past—her teammates, her memories, and the power that once consumed her. After a brutal clash that tests their bonds and resolve, Jean Grey is reclaimed from the Phoenix’s grip, only for the entire team to vanish in a moment of eerie silence.

The Fate of the Phoenix!
35 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Professor XCyclopsPhoenix [Jean Grey] (Deathalso as Marvel Girl and Dark Phoenix)StormWolverineColossusNightcrawler]Watcher [Uatu]RecorderBeastAngelLilandraShi'arKreeSkrullsSupreme IntelligenceGladiatorImperial Guard [StarboltOracleTempestNightsideSmasherWarstar (first)Earthquake (first)Hussar (first)Manta (first)]

In "The Fate of the Phoenix!", the X-Men stand at the edge of annihilation as Lilandra demands Jean Grey’s death for the destruction of a star system. With Professor X pleading for justice and the Phoenix Force flickering within her, Jean faces a final trial on the Blue Area of the Moon—where the X-Men clash with the Imperial Guard in a battle that may decide her fate.

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Full credits

writer, artist John Byrne
colorist Glynis Wein
cover pencils John Byrne
cover inks Terry Austin

Reprints

↩ Reprints The X-Men #129 (1980), The X-Men #130 (1980), The X-Men #131 (1980), The X-Men #132 (1980), The X-Men #133 (1980), The X-Men #134 (1980), The X-Men #135 (1980), The X-Men #136 (1980), The X-Men #137 (1980), The Dark Phoenix Saga: The Uncanny X-Men #[nn] (1984), Marvel Fanfare #18 (1985), Marvel Fanfare #35 (1987), Classic X-Men #35 (1989), Classic X-Men #36 (1989), Classic X-Men #37 (1989), Classic X-Men #38 (1989), Classic X-Men #39 (1989), Classic X-Men #40 (1989), Classic X-Men #41 (1989), Classic X-Men #42 (1989), Classic X-Men #43 (1990), Marvel Collectible Classics: X-Men #3 (1998), Essential X-Men #2 [Second Edition] (2005), X-Men: Dark Phoenix Saga #[nn] (2010), Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men #5 (2012)

Reprinted in Phoenix Omnibus #1 (2021)

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