{"title":"X-Men","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"x-men-spotlight-on-starjammers-1-1990-nm","title":"X-Men Spotlight on... Starjammers # 1 1990 NM-","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eX-Men Spotlight on... Starjammers # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, published in May 1990 by Marvel Comics, launched a two-issue miniseries focused on the space-faring team as they embark on a quest for the \"Phalkon,\" a powerful energy source sought by the villainous Deathbird. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this issue, titled \"Phalkon Quest (Part 1),\" the Starjammers—led by Corsair (Christopher Summers), and including Lilandra and Professor X (whose consciousness is merged with the ship's computer Waldo)—discover a map to the legendary \"Phalkon\" during a raid on a Shi'ar ship. The ship's captain breaks the map into four pieces and scatters them across the galaxy to prevent the current Shi'ar Empress, Deathbird, from obtaining the power source and using it to crush the rebellion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starjammers split up to retrieve the map pieces from various alien worlds. The issue is known for its episodic adventures, featuring encounters with various lifeforms like \"billion alien beetle men\" and \"Keystone cop beavers\". The issue concludes with a dramatic cliffhanger where the team's medic, Sikorsky, betrays them, allowing Deathbird to board their ship, capture Lilandra, and seize some of the map pieces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriter: Terry Kavanagh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePenciler: Dave Cockrum (co-creator of the Starjammers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInker: Jeff Albrecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorist: John Wilcox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Marvel Comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: May 1990 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviews for the issue are mixed, often pointing out the high-quality art by Dave Cockrum but a sometimes disjointed story. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt: The artwork is consistently praised for its classic, cartoony, and imaginative style, a signature of co-creator Dave Cockrum, which evokes nostalgia for an earlier era of X-Men comics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting: The writing by Terry Kavanagh is described by some as \"nothing special\" and \"muddied,\" with continuity issues that left some readers confused about the timeline of events. Other reviewers found the adventure \"super fun\" and an enjoyable opportunity to see the entire team in the spotlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47767214620772,"sku":"BL17","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_24_14_54_47_119.jpg?v=1769288208"},{"product_id":"storm-1-2014-nm","title":"Storm # 1 2014 NM-","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorm # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, released in July 2014 by Marvel Comics, launched the character’s first ongoing solo series. Written by Greg Pak with art by Victor Ibañez, the issue serves as a character study focused on Ororo Munroe's struggle to balance her many roles—goddess, headmistress, and global hero—while dealing with the political and personal costs of her power. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Global Mission: Storm travels to the island nation of Santo Marco to stop a devastating tsunami. While she successfully saves a local village, she is confronted by a corporate-backed anti-mutant militia that orders her to leave, citing political protocols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConflict at the Academy: Returning to her duties as headmistress of the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning, Storm encounters a disillusioned mutant student named Marisol Guerra (codenamed Creep). Marisol accuses the X-Men of being \"sell-outs\" and \"indoctrinating\" young mutants rather than truly helping them on their own terms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Resolution: Shaken by Marisol's words, Storm defies political warnings and returns to Santo Marco. She decimates the militia that was oppressing the villagers, choosing to act as a humanitarian force for good rather than a politically correct figurehead. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriter: Greg Pak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist\/Cover Artist: Victor Ibañez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorist: Ruth Redmond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Date: July 23, 2014 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone: Reviewers praised the issue for capturing the duality of Storm's character: her motherly, collected side as a headmistress versus her awe-inspiring, untamable side as a force of nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes: The issue was noted for its \"philosophical debate\" regarding the X-Men’s methods and the global celebrity status of mutant heroes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt: Victor Ibañez's art was widely commended for its expressive character designs and detailed environments, though some critics felt the color palette by Ruth Redmond was occasionally \"muddled\" or \"muted\". \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47767275831396,"sku":"BL19","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_24_15_13_21_834.jpg?v=1769289420"},{"product_id":"ultimate-war-1-2003-nm","title":"Ultimate War # 1 2003 NM-","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUltimate War # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, published by Marvel Comics in February 2003 (with an on-sale date of January 8, 2003), is the first issue of a four-issue limited series and the debut of the Ultimate War crossover event. This series serves as the definitive confrontation between the Ultimate X-Men and the Ultimates (the Ultimate Universe's version of the Avengers). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Ultimate War (Part 1)\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe storyline directly follows a crucial event where Cyclops's brother, Havok (Alex Summers), is critically injured during an anti-mutant riot that turns violent. The X-Men believe Havok was hurt due to inaction or deliberate negligence by S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Ultimates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ultimates' Mission: Nick Fury and the Ultimates are dealing with the public relations nightmare caused by recent mutant activity and the public's growing fear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWolverine's Defiance: The issue builds tension as the X-Men decide to take matters into their own hands. Wolverine, disillusioned with Professor Xavier's pacifist approach, publicly declares that the X-Men should be fighting the \"Maker's Council\" (a group of powerful figures secretly ruling the world, a concept from later retcons, but in the 2003 context, it was the government\/S.H.I.E.L.D.) and other human oppressors head-on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Attack: Wolverine leads a surprise, coordinated attack on the Triskelion (S.H.I.E.L.D.\/Ultimates Headquarters), capturing a key member of the Ultimates team, which officially triggers the all-out war between the two superhero groups. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriter: Mark Millar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Chris Bachalo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInker: Tim Townsend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Marvel Comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47767613833316,"sku":"BL116","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_24_17_28_27_812.jpg?v=1769297465"},{"product_id":"ultimate-war-1-2003-nm-copy","title":"Ultimate War # 1 2003 NM-","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUltimate War # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, published by Marvel Comics in February 2003 (with an on-sale date of January 8, 2003), is the first issue of a four-issue limited series and the debut of the Ultimate War crossover event. 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Wolverine, disillusioned with Professor Xavier's pacifist approach, publicly declares that the X-Men should be fighting the \"Maker's Council\" (a group of powerful figures secretly ruling the world, a concept from later retcons, but in the 2003 context, it was the government\/S.H.I.E.L.D.) and other human oppressors head-on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Attack: Wolverine leads a surprise, coordinated attack on the Triskelion (S.H.I.E.L.D.\/Ultimates Headquarters), capturing a key member of the Ultimates team, which officially triggers the all-out war between the two superhero groups. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriter: Mark Millar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Chris Bachalo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInker: Tim Townsend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Marvel Comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47767615963236,"sku":"BL117","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_24_17_34_39_651.jpg?v=1769297795"},{"product_id":"nightcrawler-1-1985-vf-nm","title":"Nightcrawler # 1 1985 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNightcrawler # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, published in November 1985, is the first issue of a four-part miniseries that sends the titular character on a swashbuckling adventure in a bizarre, alien dimension. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story begins with Nightcrawler (Kurt Wagner) feeling a bit down and unneeded within the X-Men. During a Danger Room training session, he is practicing maneuvers with his teammate Kitty Pryde programming the simulations. He attempts to \"rescue\" Kitty's pet alien dragon, Lockheed, from a giant tentacle monster simulation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDimensional Transport: Kitty and Illyana Rasputin (Magik) accidentally create a real inter-dimensional portal (described by Kitty as \"The Well At The End Of The World\") during the simulation, which pulls both Nightcrawler and Lockheed into an alternate reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSwashbuckling Adventure: In this new dimension of \"high-flying pirates, sorcery, and plenty of plundering,\" Nightcrawler quickly finds himself at home with his circus performer background and love of Errol Flynn-style derring-do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePirates and Betrayal: He joins a crew of sky-sailing pirates led by Captain Long John McGurk. 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The sorcerer places him in a device that analyzes and, more importantly, neutralizes his teleportation ability, leaving him trapped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNew Allies: While captive, Nightcrawler is discovered by the Boggies, mischievous imps who are also prisoners in the citadel. They free him from the device, and Nightcrawler agrees to help them escape in return for their assistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Rescue: Shagreen kidnaps a beautiful princess named Sabree and intends to sacrifice her to his dark god, Cthuma-Gurath. Nightcrawler navigates the citadel and rescues the princess, engaging Shagreen in a sword fight aboard the sorcerer's sky-galleon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAccidental Teleportation: Back on Earth, Kitty Pryde and Illyana Rasputin continue their attempts to bring Nightcrawler back home using the Danger Room portal. In one attempt, Kitty only manages to retrieve his costume, much to the princess's surprise. On the second attempt, she accidentally pulls him out of Shagreen's dimension entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA New World and a \"Son\": Nightcrawler is unceremoniously dropped into a different, grassy alien world. The issue ends on a cliffhanger as he encounters a small, blue, dwarf-like creature that looks remarkably like him and calls him \"Daddy\". \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue continues the lighthearted, fun-filled tone of the miniseries, focusing on high adventure and humor as created by writer and artist Dave Cockrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47862604693604,"sku":"BM210","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_03_19_50_53_457.jpg?v=1770169940"},{"product_id":"nightcrawler-3-1986-vf","title":"Nightcrawler # 3 1986 VF","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNightcrawler # 3\u003c\/b\u003e, published in January 1986, continues the X-Man's strange journey through a series of alien dimensions, where he must contend with the consequences of his actions and a new, unexpected character development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story, titled \"Little Kurt's Story,\" picks up immediately after Nightcrawler is accidentally teleported from Shagreen's citadel to a new dimension, where he is confronted by a strange dwarf-like creature that calls him \"Daddy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePaternity Claims: The creature, which resembles Nightcrawler in appearance, is indeed his biological son, a product of his brief encounter with the princess from the previous dimension. 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They lead the sorcerer to a dimension that is inherently unstable and volatile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eConfrontation and Defeat: In this chaotic dimension, Nightcrawler and Shagreen engage in a final battle. The instability of the environment causes Shagreen's powers to go haywire. The sorcerer is ultimately consumed and defeated by the very dimensional energy he was attempting to control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Father's Farewell: With Shagreen gone, the princess is safe. Nightcrawler realizes he cannot raise his son while being an X-Man. 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The issue also contains three other short stories. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Male Bonding\" (Part 2) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis segment continues the story of Wolverine tracking Nightcrawler to the seemingly idyllic German town of Winzeldorf. The narrative explores the mystery surrounding the village and its inhabitants, with a focus on Nightcrawler's history, including a flashback revealing how his foster brother, Stefan, committed suicide using Nightcrawler's own tail. The two X-Men work together to investigate the town, which is feuding with a race of \"monster people\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther Stories \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue of Marvel Comics Presents #102 is an anthology and includes three other self-contained stories: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Against A Rogue God\" (Part 2): This story features the Young Gods as they continue their meeting with the Celestials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Doorway to Darkness\" (Part 2): This segment features Doctor Strange and Ghost Rider (Dan Ketch) as they deal with demonic threats, including the first appearance of the demon called Pain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Stunt Show\": A standalone story rounding out the issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47863531602020,"sku":"BE216","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_02_20_30_00_563.jpg?v=1770086100"},{"product_id":"wolverine-and-the-x-men-alpha-omega-1-2013-nm","title":"Wolverine and the X-Men: Alpha \u0026 Omega # 1 2013 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWolverine and the X-Men: Alpha \u0026amp; Omega # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, published in March 2013, is the first issue of a six-issue miniseries where Wolverine is mentally trapped in a virtual reality by an old, unknown enemy. The story, written and drawn by Brian Wood and Howard Porter, delves into Wolverine's fragmented past and forces the X-Men to rescue him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Trap: Wolverine is mentally trapped in a simulated reality where he constantly cycles through different, fragmented scenarios from his long and violent past—World War I, the Weapon X program, his time with Alpha Flight, and his experiences as a samurai in Japan. He has no memory of the present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Familiar Foe: The villain behind this is an old enemy from Wolverine's history whose name is not initially revealed but is obsessed with torturing Logan with his memories. This enemy has managed to physically connect Wolverine's mind to a massive, hidden server.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe X-Men Get Involved: The X-Men (including Cyclops, Iceman, and Kitty Pryde) become aware of Wolverine's disappearance and begin investigating. They track him to a remote, hidden facility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEntering the Digital World: Once they locate the facility, the X-Men realize they can't just fight their way in without risking permanent damage to Logan's mind. 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Her presence threatens to alter history as she navigates this iconic past from a new perspective. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTime Travel Begins: The story starts with Ms. Marvel and her friend Bruno in the present when a time warp, caused by the villain Legion, pulls her into the past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Original Mission Revisited: Kamala lands near the X-Mansion in the time of the original Giant-Size X-Men #1 (1975) storyline. Cyclops recognizes her from a previous encounter, and she quickly joins the new, international X-Men team (including Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Banshee, Sunfire, and Thunderbird) on their mission to rescue the original team from the island of Krakoa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA New Perspective on an Iconic Event: Kamala provides a contemporary perspective on the classic \"Second Genesis\" story. 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Her presence threatens to alter history as she navigates this iconic past from a new perspective. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTime Travel Begins: The story starts with Ms. Marvel and her friend Bruno in the present when a time warp, caused by the villain Legion, pulls her into the past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Original Mission Revisited: Kamala lands near the X-Mansion in the time of the original Giant-Size X-Men #1 (1975) storyline. Cyclops recognizes her from a previous encounter, and she quickly joins the new, international X-Men team (including Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Banshee, Sunfire, and Thunderbird) on their mission to rescue the original team from the island of Krakoa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA New Perspective on an Iconic Event: Kamala provides a contemporary perspective on the classic \"Second Genesis\" story. 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Her presence threatens to alter history as she navigates this iconic past from a new perspective. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTime Travel Begins: The story starts with Ms. Marvel and her friend Bruno in the present when a time warp, caused by the villain Legion, pulls her into the past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Original Mission Revisited: Kamala lands near the X-Mansion in the time of the original Giant-Size X-Men #1 (1975) storyline. Cyclops recognizes her from a previous encounter, and she quickly joins the new, international X-Men team (including Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Banshee, Sunfire, and Thunderbird) on their mission to rescue the original team from the island of Krakoa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA New Perspective on an Iconic Event: Kamala provides a contemporary perspective on the classic \"Second Genesis\" story. Using her knowledge of Krakoan language learned in her own time, she communicates with the island, warning it of Legion's attack and helping it escape into space, thus altering the original sequence of events and leading to the activation of her own mutant powers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Villain's Plan: The issue sets up a larger conflict, as it becomes clear Legion has pulled Kamala through time for a specific, currently unclear purpose, and her journey is just beginning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBackup Story: The comic also includes a \"Revelations\" backup story by Al Ewing and Sara Pichelli, which introduces a new mutant character named Justina LaGuardia who outmatches Professor X in a past encounter and compels him to forget her, setting up a future storyline. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue is the first of five \"Giant-Size\" one-shots celebrating various X-Men anniversaries and is designed to retell key historical moments through Ms. Marvel's eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47882078453860,"sku":"BN117","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_08_12_33_44_787.jpg?v=1770575837"},{"product_id":"x-men-adventures-1-1992-vf-nm","title":"X-Men Adventures # 1 1992 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eX-Men Adventures # 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e (1992) is a comic book adaptation of the first episode of the iconic X-Men: The Animated Series, titled \"Night of the Sentinels, Part One\". It introduces Jubilee, the X-Men team, and their conflict with the mutant-hunting Sentinels and the Mutant Registration Act. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eJubilee's Discovery: The story begins with Jubilee's foster parents watching a news report about mutant violence and deciding they must register her with the government under the Mutant Registration Act. Jubilee overhears them and runs away to a mall arcade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSentinel Attack: At the mall, Jubilee's powers manifest, melting an arcade game and drawing the attention of both the arcade owner and a Sentinel robot that had been dispatched to her home. The Sentinel attacks her in the mall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Rescue: Storm, Gambit, and Rogue, who are also at the mall, intervene and battle the Sentinel. Cyclops arrives and destroys the robot's head with his optic blast, saving Jubilee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe X-Mansion: Jubilee is taken to the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters, where she meets Professor X, Beast, Morph, and Wolverine. Unsettled by Wolverine, she escapes the mansion and attempts to return home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGyrich's Involvement: Jubilee's foster parents are questioned by the government official Henry Gyrich. Jubilee is captured near her home by a second Sentinel and taken into custody.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Professor X reveals that many registered mutants have disappeared and believes someone within the Agency for Mutant Affairs is kidnapping them. The X-Men decide to break into the facility to erase the files, despite Cyclops's reservations about breaking the law.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCliffhanger: The X-Men infiltrate the facility, and as they progress, Morph has a premonition of his death before the issue ends on a cliffhanger as the team encounters armed guards. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue sets up the main conflict for the first season of the animated series, introducing themes of prejudice, fear, and the struggle for mutant rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47882092937316,"sku":"BN118","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_08_12_37_57_868.jpg?v=1770575969"},{"product_id":"classic-x-men-10-1987-nm","title":"Classic X-Men # 10 1987 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassic X-Men # 10\u003c\/b\u003e (1987) contains a reprint of the original 1977 story from Uncanny X-Men #102, in which the X-Men battle Black Tom Cassidy and the Juggernaut in Ireland, along with a new backup story detailing an intense \"game of tag\" between Wolverine and Sabretooth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Who Will Stop the Juggernaut?\" (Reprint of Uncanny X-Men #102)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe main story sees the X-Men (minus Cyclops) travel to Banshee's ancestral home in Ireland, which is a castle that has fallen into a trap set by his villainous cousin, Black Tom Cassidy, and his powerful ally, the Juggernaut. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Battle: A battle quickly ensues, but the X-Men are at a disadvantage. Wolverine, Colossus, and Nightcrawler struggle to take on the physically overwhelming Juggernaut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStorm's Origin: During the fight, Storm is paralyzed by a severe claustrophobic episode, a phobia stemming from a traumatic childhood event. Her mind flashes back to the Suez War of 1956, where her parents were killed by falling debris, leaving her buried alive and orphaned in Cairo. She became a street thief to survive until her powers manifested in Kenya.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDefeat: Due to Storm's paralysis and the Juggernaut's immense power, the X-Men are all defeated and taken hostage, as Black Tom and Juggernaut plan to lure Professor X into a trap. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Tag, Sucker!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis new, additional story, written by Chris Claremont with art by John Bolton, takes place between earlier events in the X-Men timeline and provides character depth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Hunt: Sabretooth hunts Wolverine through a city. 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The original X-Men were captured by the Brood and implanted with queen embryos, which the comic explores in detail. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe main story, titled \"Rescue Mission\" (reprinted from Uncanny X-Men #156), takes place in the Brood's alien city. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCarol Danvers (Ms. Marvel) is being experimented on by the Brood due to her unique Kree-human DNA, which makes her a subject of curiosity and resistant to their modifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWolverine is sneaking through the city, eventually finding Carol and helping her escape the lab. They decide to steal Lilandra's yacht to get away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCyclops is experiencing a drug-induced dream where he hallucinates his teammates transforming into Brood, a psychological tactic used by the aliens. He snaps out of it using his psychic defense training and finds Storm in a deep, tormented meditation, struggling with an internal battle against the emerging Brood Queen persona.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHavok and Corsair (Cyclops' father) return to Earth and relate how the X-Men were captured. Corsair vows to rescue them but refuses Havok's help, calling it a \"killing mission\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe X-Men in space split into teams. 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They decide to steal Lilandra's yacht to get away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCyclops is experiencing a drug-induced dream where he hallucinates his teammates transforming into Brood, a psychological tactic used by the aliens. He snaps out of it using his psychic defense training and finds Storm in a deep, tormented meditation, struggling with an internal battle against the emerging Brood Queen persona.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHavok and Corsair (Cyclops' father) return to Earth and relate how the X-Men were captured. Corsair vows to rescue them but refuses Havok's help, calling it a \"killing mission\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe X-Men in space split into teams. Wolverine wants to kill the Brood Queen, but Cyclops stops him, adhering to the \"X-Men don't kill\" principle. During the ensuing fight, the X-Men use the Brood's unwillingness to harm potential queen hosts to their advantage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKitty Pryde and Nightcrawler attempt to secure the yacht. Kitty phases a Brood warrior into space when it attacks her in the airlock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEscape: The X-Men, Carol Danvers, and Lilandra all manage to board the yacht just as Wolverine is about to kill the Queen. 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Having won the combat, Storm declares herself the new leader of the Morlocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRomance Begins: Elsewhere in the story, Cyclops and Madelyne Pryor go on a date, beginning their romance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRogue's Departure: Rogue, still living with Mystique and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, is shown leaving them to seek out the X-Men. Mystique has a vivid nightmare that foreshadows danger for Rogue and awakens to find her gone. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLike other issues in the X-Men Classic series, this comic includes additional pages and bonus material not found in the original Uncanny X-Men #170 issue. 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The issue is also notable as the final one drawn by artist Jim Lee before he left Marvel to co-found Image Comics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe X-Men are under the mental influence of the villain Mojo, a being from a dimension obsessed with live television ratings, and are forced to participate in his deadly program, \"The Wizard of X\". While the team fights among themselves, Mojo II \"the Sequel,\" an earlier, more compassionate clone of Mojo, works with Dazzler to lead a direct assault on Mojo's citadel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProfessor X manages to link telepathically with Psylocke, breaking her free from Mojo's control. Psylocke then guides Cyclops to use his optic blasts to break through the \"Mojonium\" dome protecting Mojo's control booth. Rogue crashes through the opening, and with the timely arrival of Dazzler and Mojo II, they defeat Mojo. The people of Mojoworld, seeing their master on the verge of defeat, rise up in rebellion. In the aftermath, Mojo II is placed in charge, and the X-Men return to their world. 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The issue is also notable as the final one drawn by artist Jim Lee before he left Marvel to co-found Image Comics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe X-Men are under the mental influence of the villain Mojo, a being from a dimension obsessed with live television ratings, and are forced to participate in his deadly program, \"The Wizard of X\". While the team fights among themselves, Mojo II \"the Sequel,\" an earlier, more compassionate clone of Mojo, works with Dazzler to lead a direct assault on Mojo's citadel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProfessor X manages to link telepathically with Psylocke, breaking her free from Mojo's control. Psylocke then guides Cyclops to use his optic blasts to break through the \"Mojonium\" dome protecting Mojo's control booth. Rogue crashes through the opening, and with the timely arrival of Dazzler and Mojo II, they defeat Mojo. The people of Mojoworld, seeing their master on the verge of defeat, rise up in rebellion. In the aftermath, Mojo II is placed in charge, and the X-Men return to their world. 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Storm eventually decides against Brand's proposal to form an \"X-Men\" team and instead contacts Magneto, proposing they form a \"Brotherhood\" to defend the \"broken land\" on their own terms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Al Ewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Stefano Caselli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Federico Blee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLetterer: VC's Ariana Maher \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Characters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue establishes a large ensemble cast, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStorm (Ororo Munroe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMagneto (Max Eisenhardt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSunspot (Roberto Da Costa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAbigail Brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eVulcan (Gabriel Summers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCable (Nathan Summers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTarn the Uncaring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThunderbird (John Proudstar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Fisher King\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47893398552676,"sku":"BN31","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_15_12_20_52_016.jpg?v=1771179763"},{"product_id":"x-men-unlimited-1-1993-nm","title":"X-Men Unlimited # 1 1993 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eX-Men Unlimited #1\u003c\/b\u003e (1993) features the X-Men leaders struggling for survival in the Antarctic after their jet is shot down by the new villain Siena Blaze, with a tease of Magneto's return. This oversized quarterly series was launched to provide longer, self-contained stories and fill publishing gaps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStory Synopsis: \"Rubicon\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe main story follows Professor X, Cyclops, and Storm as they are left stranded in Antarctica when their Blackbird jet is downed by a massive energy blast on their way back from the Savage Land. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSurvival: A visor-less Cyclops, unable to open his eyes, is guided telepathically by Professor X to safety amidst a fierce blizzard. 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