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The X-Men, #56

Published: May 1969

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Issue Contents:
What Is...the Power?

Story Featuring X-Men

Characters
Other
X-Men
Credits
Story Notes

There's been some dispute on Adams inking credit until Bruno Andreacchi found Roy Thomas' statement of Adams inks in X-Men # 60 letters section. The original indexer credited Neal Adams along with Carl Gafford and Michael Evans. Steve Whitaker and Bob Ford credited Tom Palmer. Romita alterations on Cyclops figure per Nick Caputo.

What Is... the Power?

Story Featuring X-Men

"Archaeological diggings below, crew..."

Storyline

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.

Characters
Other
X-Men
Credits
The Flying A-Bomb!

Story Featuring X-Men , Story Featuring Angel

"Professor X to Cyclops and Iceman!"

Storyline

Cyclops and Iceman try to convince a reluctant Angel to join the X-Men.

Characters
Other
X-Men
Credits

Letter Column Featuring Mutant Mail-Box

Credits
Story Notes

Letters from: George D. Schaetzle, M. Brogdon, Michael Fortier, Kent Roberts, Greer Watson, John Bonhomme and Todd Freeman, Jr. Includes three panels reproduced (sans dialogue and captions) from #54.

Awe-Inspiring Announcements to Yawn With!

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

Credits
Story Notes

Stan's Soapbox. Miscellaneous Marvel news items. The Mighty Marvel Checklist for titles dated June 1969.

Two More Triumphs for Marvel...!

Story Featuring Spider-Man , Story Featuring Doctor Doom

Credits
Story Notes

House ad for Marvel Super-Heroes #20 and Marvel Tales #20. Between pages 6 & 7 of the first story.

"Make money get prizes with fast selling American seeds"

Story Notes

Back cover. Ad for the American Seed Co.

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

Story Notes

Inside back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists School.

"Tired of being 'skinny'?"

Story Notes

Ad for a weight gain product.

"Famous name prizes or cash...from Olympic"

Story Notes

Inside front cover. Ad for the Olympic Sales Club, Inc.