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Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963) #129-143, Uncanny X-Men Annual (1970) #4, Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #26-27, Phoenix: The Untold Story (1984), material from Marvel Team-Up (1972) #100. Chris Claremont and John Byrne's collaboration ranks among the greatest comics has ever known. But of their many iconic X-MEN stories, none was more epic or influential than the "Dark Phoenix Saga"! The X-Men have fought many battles, set out on galaxy-spanning adventures and grappled with enemies of limitless might, but nothing could prepare them for their most shocking fight: One of their own teammates, Jean Grey, has gained power beyond all comprehension, corrupting her into the Dark Phoenix! Now the X-Men must fight the woman they cherish, or her unquenchable fire will consume the universe itself! Also featuring Wolverine vs. Wendigo, the dystopian "Days of Future Past" and more!
About the Author
Chris Claremont is a writer of American comic books, best known for his 16-year (1975-1991) stint onUncanny X-Men, during which the series became one of the comic book industry's most successful properties.Claremont has written many stories for other publishers including theStar Trek Debt of Honorgraphic novel, his creator-ownedSovereign Sevenfor DC Comics andAliens vs Predatorfor Dark Horse Comics. He also wrote a few issues of the seriesWildC.A.T.s(volume 1, issues #10-13) at Image Comics, which introduced his creator-owned character, Huntsman.Outside of comics, Claremont co-wrote theChronicles of the Shadow Wartrilogy,Shadow Moon(1995),Shadow Dawn(1996), andShadow Star(1999), with George Lucas. This trilogy continues the story of Elora Danan from the movieWillow. In the 1980s, he also wrote a science fiction trilogy about female starship pilot Nicole Shea, consisting ofFirst Flight(1987),Grounded!(1991), andSundowner(1994). Claremont was also a contributor to theWild Cardsanthology series.
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