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44February 1990
$1.25; 1.75 CAD

Classic X-Men #44

Marvel · February 1990

Death of Dark Phoenix1 variant
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Identification plate

Series
Classic X-Men (Marvel, 1986 series)
Issue
#44
Publication date
February 1990
Key date
1990-02-00
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics
Price
$1.25; 1.75 CAD
Pages
36
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Why this issue matters

Death on record for: Dark Phoenix, Thunderbird.

The evidence

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0Jean Grey Rest in Peacecover1pencils: Steve Lightle; inks: Steve LightleCyclops, Scott Summers
1Frontispieceillustration1pencils: Steve Lightle; inks: Steve Lightle
2Elegycomic story18script: Chris Claremont, John Byrne; pencils: John Byrne; inks: Terry Austin; colors: Glynis Oliver; letters: Tom OrzechowskiAhmet Abdol, Tanya Anderssen, Angel, Ape Man, Arcade, Astra, Romulus Augustulus, Aurora, Banshee, Beast, Jean-Paul Beaubier, Jeanne-Marie Beaubier, Bird Man, Black Bishop
3Her First and Lastcomic story12script: Ann Nocenti; pencils: Kieron Dwyer; inks: Hilary Barta; colors: Glynis Oliver; letters: Joe RosenAnna Marie, Rogue

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Newsstandbarcode 07148602430902

Where to read it

CollectionYear
The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus #2
ISBN 978-0-7851-8572-7		2014On eBay ›
Phoenix Omnibus #1
ISBN 978-1-302-94576-3		2021On eBay ›

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Series context

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Sources

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