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Issue: The X-Men #136
Publication Date: August 1980
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Issues: #136 of 141 Issues (246 Printings)
Title:
Variant: Direct Edition
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics Group
On Sale Date: 04/29/1980
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.40 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 8 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Jim Salicrup (Editor); Bob Budiansky (Assistant Editor); Jim Shooter (Editor-in-Chief)
Disclose Notes: The on-sale date is the publication date reported in the U. S. Copyright Office filing.
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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:  
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Disclose Reprinted In20
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
Disclose Images1
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Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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Child of Light and Darkness!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): John Byrne (signed)
Inker(s): Terry Austin (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Jim Novak; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): X-Men [Professor X; Cyclops; Dark Phoenix; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Nightcrawler]
First Line: The final phase of the Phoenix!
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: FlagEssential X-Men #2 [First Printing] published December 1998
as Child of Light and Darkness! (X-Men #136) [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagWizard X-Men Masterpiece Edition #1 published December 2003
as Cover to X-Men #136 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagX-Men : l'intégrale #1980 [unnamed variant] published November 2004
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagBuy Rite, Inc. [X-Men] #[nn] published April 2006
as Cover to X-Men #136 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagHasbro / Uncanny X-Men [Marvel Legends Reprint] #136 published April 2010
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for a variety of novelty items.
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Child of Light and Darkness!

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): Glynis Wein
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): X-Men
Character(s): X-Men [Professor X; Cyclops; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Nightcrawler]; GUESTS: Beast; Angel [Warren Worthington III]; Lilandra; Gladiator; Shi'ar; Jarvis; John Grey; Elaine Grey; Sara Grey (introduction); VILLAIN: Dark Phoenix [Jean Grey]; CAMEO: Jimmy Carter
Synopsis: Dark Phoenix returns to Earth to face the X-Men and her old life. After a pitched battle with her former teammates, Jean is restored to her right mind after a furious assault by Xavier. As the team is celebrating the purging of the Phoenix force, they vanish into thin air.
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 Uncanny X-Men #[nn] published March 1984
as Child of Light and Darkness! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagL'Uomo Ragno #16 published August 1988
as Figlia Del Buio E Della Luce [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagL'Uomo Ragno #17 published October 1988
as Figlia Del Buio E Della Luce Parte Seconda [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagClassic X-Men #42 [Direct] published December 1989
as Child of Light and Darkness [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagX-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga #[nn] published January 1991
as Child of Light and Darkness! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential X-Men #2 [First Printing] published December 1998
as Child of Light and Darkness! (X-Men #136) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagWizard X-Men Masterpiece Edition #1 published December 2003
as Child of Light and Darkness! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagHasbro / Uncanny X-Men [Marvel Legends Reprint] #136 published April 2010
as Child of Light and Darkness! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Bullpen Bulletins
Character(s): Howard the Duck
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes Stan's Soapbox, a Marvel checklist and a promo for Howard the Duck.
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The Incredible Hulk vs. the Roller Disco Devils!

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; Hulk
Character(s): Hulk
First Line: The Roller Disco Devils have been terrifying the town.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Chris Claremont
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): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Be a draftsman
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for a drafting career kit.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: BMX!
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for a Schwinn catalog, decals and poster.

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