The Uncanny X-Men, #257 Direct
Published: January 1990
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Characters
- Betsy Braddock (mainstream Universe)
- Lady Mandarin (mainstream Universe)
- Logan (mainstream Universe)
- Wolverine (mainstream Universe)
I Am Lady Mandarin
"In the name of my master, I bid you welcome... ...lords of the Hong Kong underworld."
Storyline
Wolverine and Jubilee arrive in Hong Kong just in time to run up against Lady Mandarin.
Characters
- Banshee (mainstream Universe)
- Betsy Braddock (mainstream Universe)
- Sean Cassidy (mainstream Universe)
- Lorna Dane (mainstream Universe)
- Carol Danvers (mainstream Universe)
- Amahl Farouk (mainstream Universe)
- Forge (mainstream Universe)
- Nick Fury (mainstream Universe)
- David Haller (mainstream Universe)
- Jubilee (mainstream Universe)
- Lady Mandarin (mainstream Universe)
- Jubilation Lee (mainstream Universe)
- Legion (mainstream Universe)
- Logan (mainstream Universe)
- Moira MacTaggert (mainstream Universe)
- Ororo Munroe (mainstream Universe)
- Polaris (mainstream Universe)
- Jacob Reisz
- Shadow King (mainstream Universe)
- Doctor Lian Shen
- Storm (mainstream Universe)
- Matsu'o Tsurayaba (mainstream Universe)
- Wolverine (mainstream Universe)
- Rose Wu (mainstream Universe)
- Ruth Wu (introduction)
- The Hand (villain)
- Lou
- Frank
Credits
- Script: Chris Claremont
- Pencils: Jim Lee
- Inks: Jon Løvstad
- Colors: Glynis Oliver
- Letters: Tom Orzechowski
- Letters: Chris Eliopoulos
- Letters: Michael Heisler
- Letters: Pat Brosseau
Story Notes
First Jubilee in her "Robin" costume, First Psylocke use of the "Psychic Knife"; Acts of Vengeance crossover; For a complete checklist of the Acts of Vengeance issues, please see the cover notes for the story Prologue in Avengers Spotlight (Marvel, 1989 series) #26.
"It's never easy to say goodbye to an old friend."
Storyline
Stan Lee says a fond farewell to Archie Goodwin, who moves over to Marvel's "cavortin' competitors" at DC. Items: Goodwin will be replaced by Carl Potts, whose place will be taken by Danny Fingeroth. Second item lists the Marvel winners in this year's Comics Buyer's Guide Fan Awards.
Story Notes
Stan's Soapbox, Items. On page 26.
Comic Book Conventions! December Schedule [1989]
Story Notes
List of Great Eastern comic book conventions for December 1989, featuring the Gigantic New York Convention on January 6-7 at the New York Penta Hotel.
"Calendars Batman Movie 1990 Calendar"
Story Notes
Ad for comic books and related products from American Comics, Box 470-M21, Gainesville, VA 22065. On page 28.
25 Years Ago, We Turned the Comics World Upside Down
"The Stories That Started It All"
Story Notes
House ad for Marvel Masterworks collections.
Uncanny X-Men Savings!
"First title full price...each additional title 50% off!"
Characters
- Dazzler
- Havoc
- Storm
- Wolverine
- Psylocke
- Rogue
- Colossus
Story Notes
Holiday subscription mail order advertisement with savings certificate. On last interior page.