Classic X-Men #2

Released by Marvel Comics in 1986, Classic X-Men was a monthly reprint series designed to introduce a new generation of readers to the foundational stories of the All-New, All-Different X-Men era. Issue #2 featured a reprint of X-Men #95, originally illustrated by Dave Cockrum, which served as a pivotal chapter following the team's introduction in Giant-Size X-Men #1. The series was significant for its inclusion of new backup stories and framing sequences written by Chris Claremont, which deepened the psychological development of characters like Cyclops, Wolverine, and Storm.

The cover art for this issue was produced by Art Adams, whose distinctively detailed and dynamic style became a hallmark of the series. Adams’ work on the Classic X-Men covers is widely regarded as a high point in 1980s comic book illustration, blending classic heroic aesthetics with the more intricate line work that characterized the era. The series was well-received by fans and critics alike, successfully bridging the gap between the mid-1970s origins of the team and the modern creative standards of the mid-1980s.