Uncanny X-Men #266 CBCS 9.2 WP SS Andy Kubert, Chris Claremont, 2nd appearance and first cover of Gambit (cert 007)

Why it's Hot:

• 2nd appearance and first cover of Gambit
• 1st chronological appearance of Gambit in-story / in-continuity
• X-Men Annual #14 went on sale three weeks before this issue and is often considered the first cameo appearance of Gambit
• This would imply that his appearance is brief though he appears in 15 panels throughout X-Men Annual #14 with at least 10 instances of dialogue
• Chris Claremont story
• Mike Collins & Joe Rubenstien art
• Andy Kubert cover
  

Synopsis:

"Gambit!" Part 2 of 3: The Hounds are closing in on the young thief named Storm. Her only hope may lie in the hands of a mysterious and charming stranger. Plus, the Shadow King wants Mystique dead.