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Cover of X-Men (1963) #157

X-Men (1963) #157

Marvel 1963–2011 series Vol. 1 Cover date May 1982

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About this issue

X-Men #157 (1963) is issue #157 of Marvel's X-Men (1963–2011), with a cover date of May 1982. Written by Chris Claremont and drawn by Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek.

Creators

Writer
Chris Claremont
Pencillers
Dave Cockrum, Bob Wiacek
Inker
Bob Wiacek
Colorist
Don Warfield
Letterer
Janice Chiang
Cover artists
Dave Cockrum, Bob Wiacek

Characters

The story

“Hide-'N'-Seek!”

The X-Men and Starjammers race to try and repair their ship in time to contact Chancellor Araki and tell him they have rescued Lilandra so he doesn't have to destroy the Earth. Little do they know that Samedar, a secret ally of Deathbird's, has killed Araki and plans on blowing up the planet anyway. Xavier tries to telepathically contact Kurt and Kitty who are on the Shi'ar ship but slips into a Brood induced coma. In order to delay Samedar's explosive plans, Kitty runs around the ship impersonating Dark Phoenix to spread fear and confusion among the Shi'ar.

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