The X-Men #129

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First appearance of Emma Frost - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character. An independent public reference records the same first appearance.

First appearance of Sebastian Shaw - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character. An independent public reference records the same first appearance.

First appearance of Black King - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Donald Pierce - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character. An independent public reference records the same first appearance.

First appearance of Harry Leland - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character. An independent public reference records the same first appearance.

First appearance of Black Bishop - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Carmen Pryde - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character. An independent public reference records the same first appearance.

First appearance of Theresa Pryde - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character. An independent public reference records the same first appearance.

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