Why it's Hot:
- 2nd team appearance of the X-Men that debuted in Giant-Size X-Men #1
- 2nd appearance of Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Thunderbird
- 4th appearance of Wolverine
- 1st appearance of Dragonfly
- Some resources refer to this as the 3rd full appearance of Wolverine and Hulk #182 a 2nd cameo appearance
- Beginning of Chris Claremont's 16-year consecutive run on the title, ending with Uncanny X-Men #279
- First new X-Men story following five years of reprints
Synopsis:
Following the events of Giant-Size X-Men #1, Professor Xavier assembles a new team of mutants to carry on the mission of the X-Men. While some original members depart, Cyclops remains to lead the new recruits on a mission to confront Count Nefaria and his Ani-Men. This issue marks a pivotal turning point for the series and launches the legendary Chris Claremont.
