X-Men Collector's Edition #[nn]
In the scorching Egyptian desert, the X-Men face off against the ancient Living Pharaoh, who captures Alex and drains his mutant abilities to become the Living Monolith. As the team fights this new threat, Alex stages a shocking reversal—reclaiming his power and more, unleashing a force that collapses the temple where the Pharaoh was imprisoned. Left reeling, Alex warns his teammates he can no longer be trusted, as the power now coursing through him feels beyond his control. Written by Roy Thomas and illustrated with striking intensity by Neal Adams, with inks by Tom Palmer and colors by Adams, this 1981 Marvel UK Collector's Edition issue delivers a pivotal moment in the X-Men's history, all rendered in bold, dynamic art. The cover, penciled by Adams and inked by Palmer, captures the clash in dramatic silhouette.
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In the Egyptian desert, the X-Men battle the Living Pharaoh and his men. The Pharaoh takes off with Alex and siphons off his mutant powers to turn himself into the Living Monolith. As the X-Men battle the Monolith, Alex turns the tables by taking back his power and more, stopping the Monolith and destroying the ancient temple where he has been trapped. Alex warns his friends to stay away as he has no control over the destructive powers coursing through his body.
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