X-Men, #2 Newsstand

Published: November 1991

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X-Men #2

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Issue Contents:
Magneto Triumphant
1 page superhero
Characters
Credits
Think Fast.
Story 1 1 page

"C'mon faster. Because here comes Sonic The Hedgehog."

Story Notes

Interior front cover advertisement for the Segaâ„¢ Genesis 16-bit system.

Firestorm
Story 2 22 pages superhero

"I say again X-Men...these Acolytes have pledged themselves to my service and my cause."

Storyline

The Prof and X-Men Blue are captured and taken to Asteroid M. Magneto discovers that Moira altered his genetic structure when he was a child in her care. The rest of the X-Folk are told they must rescue their teammates before the Magneto Protocols are implemented.

Characters
Over 25 Million Lives Will Be Saved
Story 3 1 page

"Yo, video dudes..."

Story Notes

Ad for Galoob's Game Genie.

Bobby Orr and Eric Lindros join Score's winning team
Story 4 1 page

"Bobby and Eric know a winner when they see one..."

Characters
  • Bobby Orr
  • Eric Lindros
Story Notes

Advertisement for Score® 1991 Hockey Card Set.

If Looks Could Kill, These Marvel T's Would Be Illegal!
Story 5 1 page

"Our obsessed mutant artist has been working overtime..."

Characters
  • Wolverine
  • Venom
  • Spider-Man
  • Darkhawk
Story Notes

Advertisement for superhero t-shirts from MRI. Includes mail order form.

Call 1-900-288-XMEN.

Featuring The X-Men Adventure Game

Story 6 2 pages

"And Battle the X-Men's Deadliest Enemies."

Storyline

Sponsored by Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc., this interactive game of skill requires each player to have knowledge of the powers of the X-Men characters as found in various Marvel publications.

Characters
  • Wolverine
  • Iceman
  • Cyclops
  • Banshee
Story Notes

Two page advertisement provides information on how to play, the characters in the game, prize claims and rules and regulations.

Mutant X Sale!
Story 7 1 page
Story Notes

Full page listing of available mail order comic books.

Story 8 1 page
Credits
Story Notes

In house column features Stan's Soapbox and includes several news updates on recent comic book releases. Also September Coolometer. On page 26.

1,000,000 Comix Presents
Story 9 1 page

"The undisputed world leaders in Marvel back issues!"

Story Notes

Advertisement for Marvel back issues.

We all must deal with the Monster Within!
Story 10 1 page

"We each have our own anger and pain..."

Story Notes

Advertisement for teen outreach.

Fear Abounds as Legion Confronts the Fellowship and Fin Fang Foom

Featuring Legion of Night

Story 11 1 page
Characters
  • Omen [Charles Blackwater]
  • Jennifer Kale
Credits
Story Notes

Promotional advertisement for the new series from Marvel Comics.

Holiday Savings Coupon
Story 12 1 page

"Get a friend to subscribe and subtract an additional $2.50 from your total order!"

Characters
  • Captain America
Story Notes

Subscription coupon page.

The Dawn of a New World
Story 13 1 page

"Our toughest challenge ever, the Dark Sun world!"

Story Notes

Interior back page advertisement for the Advanced Dungeon and Dragons game *Dark Sun*.

Wolverine
Story 14 1 page

"in an X-Men mega-battle vs. Sabretooth and Magneto!"

Characters
  • Wolverine
Story Notes

Back cover advertisement for the Wolverine game from Nintendo for the Nintendo Entertainment System.