Spécial Strange #12
In "Comme l'oiseau Phénix je suis...", the X-Men’s shuttle crash-lands in Jamaica Bay, setting off a transformation as Jean emerges from the wreckage with a mysterious new power. With Professor X sending most of the team to Scotland for recovery, the X-Men arrive at Banshee’s newly inherited ancestral castle—only to find it already home to his cousin Tom and his friend Juggy. Written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Dave Cockrum, with inks by Frank Chiaramonte and colors by Bonnie Wilford, this 1978 issue features a cover by Jean Frisano.
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The X-Men's shuttle crash lands in Jamaica Bay and Jean rises from the wreckage as the Phoenix. To facilitate Jean's recovery, Prof X sends all of the X-Men but Cyclops to Scotland on vacation where Banshee has just inherited his ancestral castle. The X-Men show up at the castle and find it already inhabited by Sean's cousin Tom and his pal Juggy.
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