X-Men #20 (1966) – Professor X Origin / Lucifer Story – VG+

X-Men #20 (1966) – Professor X Origin / Lucifer Story – VG+

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X-Men #20 (1966) – Professor X Origin / Lucifer Story

A classic Silver Age Marvel X-Men issue featuring the story I, Lucifer!, written by Roy Thomas with artwork by Werner Roth.

X-Men #20 is an important early issue in the original X-Men run, revealing the untold story of how Professor X lost the use of his legs. The issue also features the villain Lucifer, alongside appearances from Blob and Unus the Untouchable.

Key Details

  • title Title X-Men #20
  • storefront Publisher Marvel Comics
  • event Publication Date May 1966
  • info Era Silver Age
  • info Writer Roy Thomas
  • info Penciller Werner Roth
  • title Story Title I, Lucifer!
  • info Key Significance Reveals how Professor X lost the use of his legs
  • groups Featured Characters Professor X, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Angel, Iceman, Blob, Unus and Lucifer
  • info Condition VG+ estimated raw comic

Why It Matters

  • star Early Silver Age X-Men issue from the original 1963 series
  • star Reveals a major part of Professor X’s backstory
  • star Features Lucifer, the villain connected to Professor X’s paralysis
  • star Includes classic appearances from Blob and Unus the Untouchable
  • star Strong collector appeal for early Marvel mutant comics

Creators

This issue marks part of the early Roy Thomas era on X-Men, with pencils by Werner Roth. These early X-Men issues helped expand the mythology of Professor X, the original team and their earliest enemies.

Collector Notes

X-Men #20 is a desirable Silver Age Marvel issue for collectors building an early X-Men run. Its Professor X origin material and Lucifer storyline give it added key-issue appeal beyond being an early numbered issue.

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