X-Men Spotlight on... Starjammers # 1 1990 NM-

X-Men Spotlight on... Starjammers # 1, 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. 

In 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. 

The 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. 

• Writer: Terry Kavanagh
• Penciler: Dave Cockrum (co-creator of the Starjammers)
• Inker: Jeff Albrecht
• Colorist: John Wilcox
• Publisher: Marvel Comics
• Publication Date: May 1990 

Reviews for the issue are mixed, often pointing out the high-quality art by Dave Cockrum but a sometimes disjointed story. 

• Art: 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.
• Writing: 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.