The X-Men #50
marvel • 1968
- Series
- The X-Men
- Issue
- 50
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Cover date
- Nov 1, 1968
- Story title
- City of Mutants; This Boy -- This Bombshell!
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Published in November 1968, The X-Men #50 serves as a significant turning point in the series' history. It was released during a period when the original X-Men title was struggling with low sales, leading to a shift in creative direction as the editors looked for ways to revitalize the franchise. This issue features the debut of the iconic red-and-gold costume for Lorna Dane, later known as Polaris, signaling a move toward more modern, character-focused storytelling.
The interior art was provided by Don Heck, with a cover illustrated by Jim Steranko. Steranko’s influence on the book was profound, as he introduced a dynamic, psychedelic aesthetic that pushed the boundaries of traditional comic book layouts. While the series was eventually cancelled just a few issues later—entering a period of reprint-only issues until its famous 1975 revival—this specific issue is recognized by collectors for its role in bridging the gap between the Silver Age and the more experimental artistic era that followed.
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