Comics:X-Men Vol 1 105

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X-Men Vol 1 #105

June, 1977

Cover Artists

Dave Cockrum, Dan Crespi

"Phoenix Unleashed!"
Writers Chris Claremont Pencilers Dave Cockrum Inkers Bob Layton Colourists Andy Yanchus Letterers Tom Orz Editors Archie Goodwin

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I am Galactus' former herald, he whose power is like unto that of a raging sun! I am Firelord! And I say you will harm Eric the Red no more -- on peril of your lives!

-- Firelord

Appearing in "Phoenix Unleashed!"

Featured Characters:

• The X-Men
  • Cyclops (Scott)
  • Storm
  • Wolverine
  • Colossus
  • Nightcrawler (Kurt Wagner)
  • Banshee
• Professor X (Charles Xavier)

Supporting Characters:

• Princess Lilandra Neramani
• Phoenix (Jean Grey)
• Misty Knight
• John Grey
• Elaine Grey

Villains:

• Eric the Red (Davan Shakari) - (Appears in flashback and main story)
• Firelord - (Appears in flashback and main story)
• Polaris - (Appearance in flashback only)
• Havok - (Appearance in flashback only)

Other Characters:

• Shi'ar
  • Captain K'rk (First appearance)
  • Mr. S'lar
  • Unknown female science officer
  • Other unknown crew
• Chris Claremont
• Dave Cockrum
• Unnamed New Yorkers

Locations:

• Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, Westchester County, New York
• Greenwich Village, New York City, New York
• Washington Square Park, New York City, New York
• Earth's orbit
• New Jersey Meadowlands

Items:

• Cyclops' Visor, version 2
• Shi'ar Stargate

Vehicles:

• X-Men Blackbird
  
  

Synopsis for "Phoenix Unleashed!"

Eric the Red and Firelord try to kidnap Professor X. Phoenix fights Firelord. Lilandra teleports to Earth and then is kidnapped by Eric the Red and taken into a stargate.

Notes

• This issue is reprinted in many other comics and books, see references for more info.^[1]
  

Trivia

• Lilandra's name is revealed in this issue.
• Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum appear in cameos. In the story, they are creating a comic in Washington Square Park.

See Also

• Write your own review of this comic!
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• Cover gallery for the X-Men series
• Images from X-Men Vol 1 105

Recommended Reading

• The distraction created by Eric the Red releasing Magneto last issue was to create this opportunity to go after Professor X.

Links and References

• The Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Comics Creators - accessed on 04/26/2009
• The Official Marvel Index to the X-Men #5 - See for further referencing
• The Official Marvel Index to the X-Men Vol 2 #2 - See for further referencing