Classic X-Men #9
1987
- Series
- Classic X-Men
- Issue
- 9
- Cover date
- May 1, 1987
- Story title
- Like A Phoenix From The Ashes!; The Gift
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Classic X-Men #9, published in May 1987, was part of a Marvel Comics reprint series designed to repackage earlier X-Men stories for a new generation of readers. While the main content consisted of a reprint of Uncanny X-Men #103, the issue is notable for its original back-up story written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by John Bolton, which served to expand the mythology and provide deeper character insights that were not fully explored in the original publication run.
The cover art for this issue was provided by Arthur Adams, whose work during this era was instrumental in defining the visual aesthetic of the X-Men franchise in the late 1980s. Adams's intricate, expressive style was well-received by fans, helping the Classic X-Men series distinguish itself from the standard reprint titles of the time and establishing this specific issue as a sought-after piece for collectors of the period's comic book art.
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