Nightcrawler

Giant-Size X-Men (1975) #1

First Appearance: Storm, Colossus, Thunderbird, Nightcrawler (all join X-Men)

The issue that relaunched the X-Men franchise. Introduces the new international team including Wolverine, Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Thunderbird. Written by Len Wein with art by Dave Cockrum. One of the most valuable Bronze Age keys.

Fantastic Four (1961) #1

First Appearance: Fantastic Four (Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, Ben Grimm)

The first issue of the Fantastic Four — and the comic that launched the Marvel Age. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced the world to Marvel's First Family: Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, the Human Torch, and the Thing. One of the most significant and valuable comics in existence. Near-mint copies have sold for over $300,000.

Alpha Flight (1983) #33

First Appearance: Lady Deathstrike (Yuriko Oyama)

Alpha Flight #33 features the first cameo appearance of Lady Deathstrike, the cybernetically enhanced assassin with adamantium claws who becomes one of Wolverine's deadliest foes. A key Bronze Age issue from the height of the X-Men era.