Marvel Collectible Classics X-Men (1998) 3 FN+ 6.5

Limited to 7,500 copies. All-new wraparound chromium cover, pencils by Salvador Larroca, inks by Art Thibert. Intro by Stan Lee. Uncanny X-Men #137 cover reprint, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. "The Fate of the Phoenix!", script by John Byrne (co-plot) and Chris Claremont, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin; Lilandra transports the X-Men to her base so that Phoenix can be killed for her crime of wiping out an entire star system; Xavier explains that the Phoenix Force has been purged from Jean and demands the right to trial by combat when his captors refuse to listen; The X-Men and the Imperial Guard fight on the Blue Area of the Moon to determine Jean's fate; During the battle, Dark Phoenix manifests herself once again and Jean sacrifices herself rather than let the Phoenix loose on the universe. Continuing Marvel's ultra-collectible line celebrating the 35th anniversary of the X-Men; Reprints the classic tale from Uncanny X-Men (1963) #137. 44 pgs., full color. Cover price $13.50. Grade: FN+ 6.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)