Classic X-Men #21
1988
- Series
- Classic X-Men
- Issue
- 21
- Cover date
- May 31, 1988
- Story title
- Visions of Death; First Love
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Classic X-Men #21 was published by Marvel Comics in May 1988 as part of a long-running series dedicated to reprinting early X-Men stories with new framing sequences and expanded narrative content. By the late 1980s, the X-Men franchise had experienced a massive surge in popularity, leading Marvel to revisit the foundational Claremont-Cockrum era of the mid-1970s for a new generation of readers who had missed the original runs.
The framing material for this issue was scripted by Chris Claremont and illustrated by John Bolton. Bolton’s work on the series is noted for a more painterly, atmospheric approach that contrasted with standard comic book aesthetics of the time. This specific issue served to bridge gaps in X-Men lore, providing deeper psychological insight into the characters during the formative years that established the team's modern identity.
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