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The X-Men, #44

Published: May 1968

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Red Raven, Red Raven!

Story Featuring X-Men

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Red Raven, Red Raven...!

Story Featuring X-Men

"Decisively defeated on the island stronghold of Magneto, the X-Men may finally have reached the end of their colorful careers..."

Storyline

The X-Men have been defeated and captured by Magneto. Warren escapes to seek the assistance of the Avengers; en route to New York and the Avengers, Angel encounters an island guarded over by Red Raven and learns the secrets of a lost race of bird-people.

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Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
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X-Men
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Story Notes

Red Raven last appeared in Red Raven Comics (Marvel, 1940 series) #1, his last chronological appearance was in Invaders (Marvel, 1975 series) #38 and his next appearance was in Sub-Mariner (Marvel, 1968 series) #26.

The Iceman Cometh!

Story Featuring X-Men

"It is a cool fall night in 1963!"

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Rocky and his rowdy group of thugs turn up to snatch Judy away from a date she is on with Bobby. Bobby fights back to protect Judy and during the altercation he utilizes his mutant abilities. The townsfolk soon learn of Bobby's abilities, hunt him down and then imprison him.

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Letter Column Featuring Mutant Mail-Box

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Story Notes

Letters from: Keith Giffen (future comics artist), Greg Feeley, Joel Richter, Carl Gafford, Scott Douglas, David Craven, David Bradstreet and Grady Richardson.

The Senses-Shattering Surprises Go On and On—!

In-House Column Featuring Bullpen Bulletins , In-House Column Featuring Stan's Soapbox , In-House Column Featuring Mighty Marvel Checklist

"Item! You knew we'd do it sooner or later!"

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Story Notes

Feature title omitted in error on the page; includes Stan's Soapbox; Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist.

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Back cover. Ad for the American Seed Company.

"We're looking for people who like to draw"

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Inside back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists School.

"The Marvel beat goes on!"

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Promo for Doctor Strange and Nick Fury in their own titles.

"Gigantic art mural offer!"

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Inside front cover. Lumen's name is misspelled as "Luman" in the ad.