X-Men #120 1979 1st Alpha Flight Cameo Wolverine Byrne Claremont Marvel Key For Sale

THE X-MEN #120 (1979) – MARVEL COMICS – FIRST CAMEO APPEARANCE OF ALPHA FLIGHT – WOLVERINE – CHRIS CLAREMONT & JOHN BYRNE – BRONZE AGE KEY ISSUE

CANADA\'S MIGHTIEST MUTANT-HUNTING TEAM MAKES ITS MARVEL COMICS DEBUT!

Own an important chapter in X-Men history with this original April 1979 Marvel Comics The X-Men #120, featuring the first cameo appearance of Alpha Flight, Canada\'s legendary superhero team! Written by Chris Claremont with dynamic interior artwork by John Byrne and Terry Austin, this Bronze Age key issue marks a pivotal moment in Wolverine\'s history and introduces the Canadian heroes who would eventually headline their own Marvel Comics series.

WANTED: WOLVERINE! DEAD OR ALIVE! – THE HUNT BEGINS!

Wolverine\'s mysterious past returns to haunt him when the Canadian government decides it wants its former operative back!

Previously, the Canadian government sent its powerful agent Vindicator to retrieve Wolverine, but the X-Men proved too formidable for a single adversary.

This time, Canada has assembled an entire team of extraordinary heroes to bring Wolverine home.

Enter Alpha Flight, a remarkable Canadian superhero organization whose original members include Vindicator, Northstar, Aurora, Shaman, Snowbird, and Sasquatch.

As the Canadian heroes confront the X-Men, old loyalties, government secrets, and Wolverine\'s uncertain past threaten to ignite a dangerous international conflict.

The confrontation continues in The X-Men #121, making this issue the beginning of an important two-part Bronze Age storyline.

FIRST CAMEO APPEARANCE OF ALPHA FLIGHT!

The X-Men #120 marks the first cameo appearance of Alpha Flight as a superhero team and introduces several characters who would become important figures in Marvel Comics continuity.

Among the notable team members are:

• Vindicator / Guardian – James MacDonald Hudson

• Northstar – Jean-Paul Beaubier

• Aurora – Jeanne-Marie Beaubier

• Shaman – Michael Twoyoungmen

• Snowbird – Narya

• Sasquatch – Walter Langkowski

Alpha Flight would later receive its own successful Marvel Comics series beginning in 1983, establishing the team as an enduring part of the Marvel Universe.

THE LEGENDARY CLAREMONT & BYRNE X-MEN ERA!

This issue comes from one of the most celebrated creative periods in superhero comic history.

Chris Claremont and John Byrne helped transform the X-Men into Marvel\'s premier superhero franchise through memorable character development, international adventures, and groundbreaking storylines.

John Byrne\'s Canadian background influenced the creation and development of Alpha Flight, giving the team a distinctive connection to Wolverine\'s mysterious origins.

The artwork, inked by Terry Austin, captures the extraordinary energy and dramatic action of late-1970s X-Men comics.

COLLECTIBLE HIGHLIGHTS

• Original The X-Men #120, April 1979

• Published by Marvel Comics

• Bronze Age Marvel key issue

• First cameo appearance of Alpha Flight as a team

• Early appearances of Northstar, Aurora, Shaman, Snowbird, and Sasquatch

• Features Wolverine and the X-Men

• Beginning of a two-part Alpha Flight storyline

• Written by Chris Claremont

• Interior pencils by John Byrne

• Interior inks by Terry Austin

• Cover artwork by Bob Budiansky and Terry Austin

• Story Title: \"Wanted: Wolverine! Dead or Alive!\"

• Original 35-cent Marvel Comics publication

• Important collectible for X-Men, Wolverine, Alpha Flight, John Byrne, and Bronze Age Marvel Comics enthusiasts

CONDITION: Original April 1979 Marvel Comics The X-Men #120, complete and in pre-owned vintage condition. The cover exhibits visible spine stress, edge and corner wear, and general surface wear consistent with age and handling. Interior pages are intact and securely attached. This is the individual comic book offered for sale. The photographs are part of the description and buyers should review them carefully for the exact condition of the front and back covers, spine, corners, edges, staples, and interior pages.

SHIPPING

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