The Uncanny X-Men #131 (Mar 1980) — VF+ (8.5)
Newsstand Edition — “Prisoners of the White Queen!”
A pillar of the Claremont/Byrne/Austin run and one of the defining moments of the Hellfire Club saga. Issue #131 delivers the first real showcase of Emma Frost as a major X-Men villain, the early steps of Kitty Pryde’s induction into the team, and a Phoenix power display that signaled the storm on the horizon leading into Dark Phoenix.
Byrne and Austin are at full strength here—razor-clean linework, expressive faces, and kinetic fight choreography. This is one of the most iconic covers of the era, with Emma looming over the team as they’re captured, scattered, and scrambling. Essential late Bronze X-lore and a must-own for anyone building out the Hellfire / Phoenix storyline.
Cover — “Prisoners of the White Queen!”
Art: John Byrne & Terry Austin
A striking composition with Emma Frost dominating the frame—icy expression, flowing cape, and the X-Men in chaos beneath her. A perfect encapsulation of the elite-vs-underdog tension that defined the Hellfire arc.
“Run for Your Life!” — 17 pages
Art: John Byrne & Terry Austin
Kitty Pryde becomes the unexpected hero as she helps Cyclops, Jean, and Nightcrawler locate the captured team. Phoenix unleashes a glimpse of her terrifying potential, Emma Frost proves why she became one of Marvel’s best villains, and Kitty officially joins the X-Men by issue’s end. Pure, A-tier Claremont drama.
Extremely sharp copy with strong gloss and standout color. The front cover presents beautifully—clean surface, crisp inks, and only a few tiny spine ticks keeping it out of the NM range. Corners are sharp with minimal blunting. Back cover is bright with light handling wear near the spine. Interior pages are creamy-white and firmly attached. A high-grade, display-worthy example of a key Hellfire Club / Byrne-Austin issue.
The Uncanny X-Men #131 (Mar 1980) — VF+ (8.5)
Newsstand Edition — “Prisoners of the White Queen!”
A pillar of the Claremont/Byrne/Austin run and one of the defining moments of the Hellfire Club saga. Issue #131 delivers the first real showcase of Emma Frost as a major X-Men villain, the early steps of Kitty Pryde’s induction into the team, and a Phoenix power display that signaled the storm on the horizon leading into Dark Phoenix.
Byrne and Austin are at full strength here—razor-clean linework, expressive faces, and kinetic fight choreography. This is one of the most iconic covers of the era, with Emma looming over the team as they’re captured, scattered, and scrambling. Essential late Bronze X-lore and a must-own for anyone building out the Hellfire / Phoenix storyline.
Cover — “Prisoners of the White Queen!”
Art: John Byrne & Terry Austin
A striking composition with Emma Frost dominating the frame—icy expression, flowing cape, and the X-Men in chaos beneath her. A perfect encapsulation of the elite-vs-underdog tension that defined the Hellfire arc.
“Run for Your Life!” — 17 pages
Art: John Byrne & Terry Austin
Kitty Pryde becomes the unexpected hero as she helps Cyclops, Jean, and Nightcrawler locate the captured team. Phoenix unleashes a glimpse of her terrifying potential, Emma Frost proves why she became one of Marvel’s best villains, and Kitty officially joins the X-Men by issue’s end. Pure, A-tier Claremont drama.
Extremely sharp copy with strong gloss and standout color. The front cover presents beautifully—clean surface, crisp inks, and only a few tiny spine ticks keeping it out of the NM range. Corners are sharp with minimal blunting. Back cover is bright with light handling wear near the spine. Interior pages are creamy-white and firmly attached. A high-grade, display-worthy example of a key Hellfire Club / Byrne-Austin issue.
