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Issue: The X-Men #129
Publication Date: January 1980
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Issues: #129 of 141 Issues (246 Printings)
Title:
Variant: Newsstand
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics Group
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 0714860246101
Price: $0.40 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 8 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Roger Stern (editor); Jim Salicrup (assistant editor); Jim Shooter (editor in chief)
Disclose Notes: Letters page replies by Chris Claremont.

© 1979 Marvel Comics Group.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; Newsprint interior
Binding: Saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
Format Notes:  
Disclose Variants2
Disclose Reprinted In17
Disclose Reprinted From0
There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
Disclose Images1
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Save Us From the Knights of Hellfire!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): John Byrne (signed)
Inker(s): Terry Austin (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): X-Men [Storm; Wolverine [Logan; James Howlett]; Colossus]; Hellfire Knights
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagX-Men: Dark Phoenix Saga #[nn] published June 2010
In Issue: FlagColeccionable Marvel Héroes #4 published September 2010
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. La Imposible Patrulla-X #2 published February 2012
In Content Item: FlagThe Official Marvel Index to the X-Men #7 published July 1988
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Wraparound]
In Content Item: FlagClassic X-Men #35 [Direct] published July 1989
as X-Men #129 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential X-Men #2 [First Printing] published December 1998
as Save Us from the Knights of Hellfire! (X-Men #129) [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagX-Men Vol. 1, No. 129 [Marvel Legends Reprint] #[nn] published July 2003
as Save Us from the Knights of Hellfire! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Crosman 788 BB Scout
First Line: The trouble with most air guns is that they're too big for smaller kids to handle.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for a BB gun.
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God Spare the Child...

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): John Byrne (plot); Chris Claremont (plot, script)
Penciller(s): John Byrne
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Colorist(s): Bob Sharen
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): Alex Summers [Havok]; Hellfire Club's Inner Circle [Jason Wyngarde; Sebastian Shaw (cameo); White Queen [Emma Frost] (first appearance)]; Katherine "Kitty" Pryde (first appearance); Carmen Pryde (first appearance); Terri Pryde (first appearance); Lorna Dane [Polaris]; Jamie Madrox [Multiple Man]; Moira MacTaggert; Sean Cassidy [Banshee] (leaves); X-Men [Colossus; Cyclops; Nightcrawler; Phoenix [Jean Grey]; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Storm; Wolverine [Logan; James Howlett]]; Hellfire Knights; Donald Pierce (cameo); Harry Leland (cameo)
First Line: It's always hard to bid farewell to those you love.
Synopsis: The X-Men return to the states, but Banshee stays in Scotland with Moira. Upon entering the mansion, the X-Men find Xavier is back and ready to lead the team again. Prof X identifies a new mutant and the X-Men go to recruit her. The Hellfire Club also tries to woo the young Kitty Pryde into their ranks.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagX-Men: Dark Phoenix Saga #[nn] published June 2010
In Issue: FlagX-Men: We Are the X-Men #[nn] published July 2010
In Issue: FlagColeccionable Marvel Héroes #4 published September 2010
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. La Imposible Patrulla-X #2 published February 2012
In Content Item: FlagThe Uncanny X-Men #[nn] published March 1984
as God Spare the Child... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagL'Uomo Ragno #11 published March 1988
as Il Club Infernale [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagClassic X-Men #35 [Direct] published July 1989
as God Spare the Child [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagX-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga #[nn] published January 1991
as God Spare the Child... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential X-Men #2 [First Printing] published December 1998
as God Spare the Child... (X-Men #129) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagX-Men Vol. 1, No. 129 [Marvel Legends Reprint] #[nn] published July 2003
as God Spare the Child... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: LF608
Disclose Notes: Wolverine reads an issue of Penthouse in the story.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee; ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Bullpen Bulletins
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes Stan's Soapbox and the Mighty Marvel Checklist.
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The Icemaster Cometh

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Hostess Fruit Pies; Human Torch
Character(s): Human Torch; Icemaster
First Line: The city is in the middle of a deep freeze.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Hostess Fruit Pies.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): X-Mail
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman; Batman; Wonder Woman; Shazam; Robin
First Line: Vroooommm
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for superhero branded vehicles from Corgi.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (photos)
Inker(s): ? (photos)
Colorist(s): ? (photos)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Lego
First Line: You've got to build 'em to believe 'em!
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the Lego expert builder series.

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