*Marvel: Listen very carefully, we shall say zis only wornce… Okay, we’ll spare you the rest of the cod-Français, but the first two appearances of the ragin’ Cajun, Gambit, have been newly received here at 30th Century Towers. Gambit’s cameo debut as an enigmatic figure in 1990’s X-Men Annual #14, as part of the ‘Days of Future Present’ storyline, was rapidly followed by his premiere in the X-Men proper, as Uncanny X-Men #266 saw him teamed up with the then teenage and powerless Storm, aiding her against the Shadow King. Becoming in the fullness of time an integral part of the team, he has become hugely popular, and enjoyed (if that’s the word) a tragic romance with the untouchable Rogue which has inspired slash-fictioneers the world over! X-Men Annual #14 is NM at £25; Uncanny X-Men #266 is NM/M p at £100.