X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga cover
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5.0 / 5
Year

1980

Publisher

Marvel Comics

Comics Core shelf

X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga

by Chris Claremont, John Byrne

The legendary X-Men story that changed everything. Jean Grey's transformation into the Dark Phoenix is one of comics' greatest tragedies.

Geek’s cut

Comic-book storytelling with the density of a good tech spec: every panel doing double duty, every line of dialogue carrying lore, emotion, or both.

Deeper dive

Claremont and Byrne's epic tale of power, corruption, and sacrifice. The Dark Phoenix Saga remains one of the most influential stories in comic book history.