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Issue: The X-Men #126
Publication Date: October 1979
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Issues: #126 of 141 Issues (266 Printings)
Title:
Variant: Direct
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: 0714860246110
Price: $0.40 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 8 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
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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 In22
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover signed by John Byrne
 
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
Cover autographed by John Byrne.
 
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
Inks over pencils; colors yet to be added. From the collection of Joe Maddalena.
 
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In Search of Mutant X

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. La Imposible Patrulla-X #2 published February 2012
In Issue: FlagLes Mystérieux X-Men #33/34 published ?
In Content Item: FlagMarvel #2 published July 1986
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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 #32 [Direct] published April 1989
as Cover to X-Men #126 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEl Asombroso Hombre Araña Presenta #99 published March 1990
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagEssential X-Men #2 [First Printing] published August 1997
as In Search of Mutant X (X-Men #126) [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagX-Men : l'intégrale #1979 published May 2003
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagWizard X-Men Masterpiece Edition #1 published December 2003
as Cover to X-Men #126 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagX-Men: Proteus #[nn] [Premiere Edition] published January 2009
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagX-Men Classic #4 published December 2012
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagX-Men Classic #4 published December 2012
as A la recherche du mutant X [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Mattel Toys
Character(s): Adama; Cylons; Daggit; Imperious Leader; Ovion; Starbuck
First Line: Only for Earthlings
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for Battlestar Galactica action figures.
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How Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth...!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Ferdie Duncan (possessed by Proteus, death)
First Line: In some parts of the world, the dawn comes up like thunder.
Synopsis: The X-Men are on Muir Isle trying to take down the super-powerful Proteus who also happens to be Moira's son. Jean continues to have Mastermind-induced hallucinations.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagX-Men: Proteus #[nn] [Premiere Edition] published January 2009
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. La Imposible Patrulla-X #2 published February 2012
In Content Item: FlagMarvel #2 published July 1986
as Più affilato dalla zanna di un serpente! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagClassic X-Men #32 [Direct] published April 1989
as How Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Special #11 published August 1997
as Più affilato della zanna di un serpente! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential X-Men #2 [First Printing] published August 1997
as How Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth...! (X-Men #126) [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagWizard X-Men Masterpiece Edition #1 published December 2003
as How Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth...! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagX-Men Classic #4 published December 2012
as Combien plus aigu que la dent du serpent... [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: LG521
Disclose Notes: Page 15, panel 4: Originally called Mutant X, Kevin MacTaggert adopts the alias of Proteus for the first time in this issue. In Greek mythology, Proteus is a sea divinity. He can foretell the future and change his shape. The term ‘protean,’ which defines someone or something that can take many forms, is etymologically originated from Proteus.

As mentioned in the previous issue, this episode’s title is once again directly inspired by a famous quote from William Shakspeare: "How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless child!" (King Lear. Act 1, scene 4). This title links to the parentage between Moira MacTaggert and Mutant X revealed in this comic (page 8).

Page 14, panel 2: First time Wolverine reveals that his skeleton is built of adamantium.
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Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters of comments from Heather Proctor, Marc Katz, and John Kovacich.
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In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Hoo boy!
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes a preview of the cover to Marvel Premiere #50.
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The Incredible Hulk and the Ultimate Weapon!

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: Our weapon is out of control!!!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Hostess Fruit Pies.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Olympic Sales Club, Inc.
First Line: Earn famous name prizes or cash
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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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
Feature(s): Chiquita Brands, Inc.
First Line: How we saved the universe with our Banana-Talkies and got back to tell about it with our Banana-Compasses.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for walkie-talkies and compasses.

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