X-Men, The:

Chris Claremont and Paul Smith (1982-1983)

by Julian Darius | in The Continuity Pages | under construction

Artist Paul Smith came aboard near the end of the long-running Brood storyline. As this storyline was coming to its conclusion, Marvel launched a second ongoing X-Men title: New Mutants, also written by Chris Claremont. Later in 1983, Claremont also wrote a Wolverine mini-series — the first of many solo titles for the character.

Key: comic book / magazine book / graphic novel

#143Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #165

“Transfigurations!” -- 22 pages

written by Chris Claremont; pencils by Paul Smith; inks by Bob Wiacek

cover by Paul Smith; published by Marvel Comics; $0.60; cover-dated Jan 1983

#144Marvel Graphic Novel #4

“Renewal” -- 47 pages

written by Chris Claremont; art by Bob McLeod
while the X-Men are off in space fighting the Brood, Moira MacTaggert creates a team of young mutants

cover by Bob McLeod; published by Marvel Comics; $4.95; cover-dated 1982

#145Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #166

“Live Free or Die!” -- 40 pages

written by Chris Claremont; pencils by Paul Smith; inks by Bob Wiacek
the Brood Queen is killed
the climax of the Brood storyline

cover by Paul Smith; published by Marvel Comics; $1.00; cover-dated Feb 1983

#146New Mutants Vol. 1 #1

“Initiation!” -- 23 pages

written by Chris Claremont; pencils by Bob McLeod; inks by Mike Gustovich
following the events of Marvel Graphic Novel #4, the New Mutants adjust to their new home
Moira learns that Professor X has a son (later revealed to be Legion, though he wouldn’t appear until New Mutants Vol. 1 #26)
occurs during the Brood saga, while the X-Men are still in outer space and Professor X is hosting a Brood embryo

first issue; cover by Bob McLeod; published by Marvel Comics; $0.60; cover-dated Mar 1983

#147New Mutants Vol. 1 #2

“Sentinels” -- 23 pages

written by Chris Claremont; pencils by Bob McLeod; inks by Mike Gustovich

cover by Bob McLeod; published by Marvel Comics; $0.60; cover-dated Apr 1983

#148New Mutants Vol. 1 #3

“Nightmare” -- 22 pages

written by Chris Claremont; pencils by Bob McLeod; inks by Mike Gustovich
Illyana recalls killing some of the X-Men (as seen in the Magik mini-series)

cover by Mike Gustovich; published by Marvel Comics; $0.60; cover-dated May 1983

#149Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #167

“The Goldilocks Syndrome (or, Who’s Been Sleeping in My Head?)”

written by Chris Claremont; pencils by Paul Smith; inks by Bob Wiacek
the X-Men return to Earth and battle a Brood-infected Professor X
after recovering, Professor X can walk again
the New Mutants meet the X-Men
Professor X demotes Kitty Pryde to the New Mutants
epilogue to the Brood storyline

cover by Paul Smith; published by Marvel Comics; 21 pages; $0.60; cover-dated Mar 1983

#150New Mutants Vol. 1 #4

“Who’s Scaring Stevie?” -- 23 pages

written by Chris Claremont; pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Bob McLeod (finished art); inks by Bob McLeod
occurs in the aftermath of the New Mutants meeting the X-Men and realizing that Professor X was under Brood influence

cover by Bob McLeod; published by Marvel Comics; $0.60; cover-dated June 1983

#151Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #168

“Professor Xavier is a Jerk!” -- 22 pages

written by Chris Claremont; pencils by Paul Smith; inks by Bob Wiacek
Wolverine leaves on vacation (as seen in Wolverine Vol. 1 #1)

cover by Paul Smith; published by Marvel Comics; $0.60; cover-dated Apr 1983

#152Wolverine Vol. 1 #1

“I’m Wolverine.” -- 22 pages

written by Chris Claremont; breakdowns by Frank Miller; finishes by Joe Rubinstein
Wolverine visits Japan

first issue; cover by Frank Miller and Joe Rubinstein; published by Marvel Comics; $0.60; cover-dated Sept 1982

#153Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #169

“Catacombs”

written by Chris Claremont; pencils by Paul Smith; inks by Bob Wiacek

published by Marvel Comics; 22 pages; $0.60; cover-dated May 1983

#154Wolverine Vol. 1 #2

“Debts and Obligations” -- 22 pages

written by Chris Claremont; breakdowns by Frank Miller; finishes by Joe Rubinstein

cover by Frank Miller and Joe Rubinstein; published by Marvel Comics; $0.60; cover-dated Oct 1982

#155Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #170

“Dancin’ in the Dark” -- 22 pages

written by Chris Claremont; pencils by Paul Smith; inks by Bob Wiacek
Storm beats Callisto to become leader of the Morlocks

published by Marvel Comics; $0.60; cover-dated June 1983

#156Wolverine Vol. 1 #3

“Loss” -- 22 pages

written by Chris Claremont; breakdowns by Frank Miller; finishes by Joe Rubinstein

cover by Frank Miller and Joe Rubinstein; published by Marvel Comics; $0.60; cover-dated Nov 1982

#157Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #171

“Rogue” -- 22 pages

written by Chris Claremont; pencils by Walt Simonson (breakdowns); Bob Wiacek (finished art); inks by Bob Wiacek
Rogue joins the X-Men

cover by Walt Simonson; published by Marvel Comics; $0.60; cover-dated July 1983

#158Wolverine Vol. 1 #4

“Honor” -- 22 pages

written by Chris Claremont; breakdowns by Frank Miller; finishes by Joe Rubinstein
continues into Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #172

final issue; cover by Frank Miller and Joe Rubinstein; published by Marvel Comics; $0.60; cover-dated Dec 1982

#159New Mutants Vol. 1 #5

“Heroes” -- 22 pages

written by Chris Claremont; pencils by Sal Buscema; inks by Bob McLeod

store note: New Mutants fight Viper, The Silver Samurai, and Team America; cover by Armando Gil; published by Marvel Comics; $0.60; cover-dated July 1983

#160New Mutants Vol. 1 #6

“Road Warriors!” -- 22 pages

written by Chris Claremont; pencils by Sal Buscema; inks by Armando Gil and John Tartaglione
continues from New Mutants Vol. 1 #5
features Viper and the Silver Samurai, who next appear in Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #172

cover by Bob McLeod; published by Marvel Comics; $0.60; cover-dated Aug 1983

#161Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #172

“Scarlet in Glory” -- 22 pages

written by Chris Claremont; pencils by Paul Smith; inks by Bob Wiacek
the X-Men visit Japan for Wolverine’s wedding (following the events in Wolverine Vol. 1)

cover by Paul Smith; published by Marvel Comics; $0.60; cover-dated Aug 1983

#162Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #173

“To Have and Have Not” -- 22 pages

written by Chris Claremont; pencils by Paul Smith; inks by Bob Wiacek
continued from Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #172
Wolverine and Rogue pursue the Silver Samurai and Viper
Mariko calls off her wedding to Wolverine

cover by Paul Smith; published by Marvel Comics; $0.60; cover-dated Sept 1983

#163Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #174

“Romances” -- 22 pages

written by Chris Claremont; pencils by Paul Smith; inks by Bob Wiacek

cover by Paul Smith; published by Marvel Comics; $0.60; cover-dated Oct 1983

#164Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #175

“Phoenix” -- 38 pages

written by Chris Claremont; pencils by Paul Smith (breakdowns, pages 1-29); John Romita, Jr. (breakdowns, pages 30-38); Bob Wiacek (finished art); inks by Bob Wiacek
Cyclops weds Madelyne Pryor

cover by Paul Smith; published by Marvel Comics; $1.00; cover-dated Nov 1983