*Marvel: Lorna Dane had met up with the X-Men in the previous issue, rescued by Iceman after being caught up in one of the bouts of anti-mutant hysteria which sweep Marvel-Earth twice a week, but it wasn’t until issue #50 that she had her Big Reveal: she was the daughter of Magneto, Master of Evil Mutants and the heir to all his power! Fortuitously, this issue was one of a handful drawn by Jim Steranko, and his innovative layouts, cinematic storytelling and nifty costume design for Lorna (who, though generally known as Polaris, didn’t formally adopt that codename until years later) made this story a gripping read with stunning visuals. To say that Lorna’s history has been convoluted is an understatement – the ‘official’ position as to whether she’s Magneto’s offspring or not has changed many times, but – except when she’s had psychotic breaks and become a villain, as you do – she’s been a stalwart member of the X-Men and/or X-Factor for decades now. This is a solid pence stamped copy, marred slightly by a fairly faint book shop stamp over Lorna’s outstretched hand; apart from a small colour-breaking crease across the bottom right corner and a very faint stain over the ‘E’ in the logo, there are no other defects. Great spine, tight staples, nice pages. And that iconic Steranko green cover, one of the classics of the Marvel Age.
PICTURED: X-MEN #50 VG- p £150 SOLD