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Uncanny X-Men #156 — CGC Graded 9.6 Near Mint+ Publisher: Marvel Comics | Cover Date: April 1982 Writer: Chris Claremont | Penciller: Dave Cockrum | Inker: Bob Wiacek Story Title: "Enter the Starjammers!" This is a superb CGC-graded 9.6 (Near Mint+) copy of Uncanny X-Men #156 — a key chapter in one of the greatest and most beloved runs in Marvel Comics history, the legendary Chris Claremont & Dave Cockrum era. A 9.6 on a 1982 Bronze Age X-Men book is an exceptional grade and a premium collectible. With Professor X captured and Colossus mortally wounded by Deathbird, the X-Men are beamed aboard the Starjammer above Manhattan and united with the Starjammers to pursue their enemies — the Shi'ar renegade Deathbird and the sinister Brood — across the galaxy. The issue also features the complete revealed origin of Corsair (Christopher Summers), Cyclops' long-lost father, in one of the most emotionally resonant moments of the entire Claremont run. The story concludes with the X-Men and Starjammers being swallowed by a massive Acanti — the giant alien whale creatures — launching one of the most memorable battles in X-Men history. 🔑 KEY ISSUE — YES, SERIES KEY Key appearance of the Starjammers — Marvel's beloved space pirate team, created by Dave Cockrum, making a prominent appearance as allies of the X-Men in their cosmic battle against the Brood and Shi'ar forces Full origin of Corsair revealed — the complete backstory of Christopher Summers and how he became the leader of the Starjammers, including the tragic fate of Katherine Summers, is told in full for the first time 1st appearance of the Acanti — the colossal alien whale creatures that play a central role in the landmark Brood Saga Part of the classic Brood Saga (Uncanny X-Men #154–167) — one of the most celebrated storylines of the Claremont run and a cornerstone of Bronze Age Marvel Art by Dave Cockrum — the co-creator of the new X-Men lineup and the original creator of the Starjammers, delivering one of his finest issues on the series The Starjammers have remained enduring fan favorites with strong MCU speculation value, having been featured in Guardians of the Galaxy adjacent storylines and with growing MCU cosmic universe potential A stunning Bronze Age CGC 9.6 slab from one of Marvel's greatest creative runs — essential for Uncanny X-Men collectors, Claremont/Cockrum enthusiasts, Starjammers fans, and serious Bronze Age Marvel completionists. Ships bagged, boarded, and protected in a Gemini mailer.