Tom Orzechowski
Tom Orzechowski is a famous comic book letterer known for his production on Chris Claremont's Uncanny X-Men for Marvel Comics and Todd McFarlane's Spawn at Image Comics.
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Excalibur #21
Marvel
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1990
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
X-Men Classic #47
Marvel
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1990
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Reprint of X-Men Classic #47, a reprint of Uncanny X-Men #143, distributed by JC Penney department stores
Identified by the full body image of Spider-Man in the lower left UPC box
Reprint of X-Men Classic #47, a reprint of Uncanny X-Men #143, distributed by JC Penney department stores
Identified by the full body image of Spider-Man in the lower left UPC box
X-Men Annual #14
Marvel
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1990
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Gambit
⚠️ Debatable Firsts: this issue is often cited as a cameo of Gambit which would imply that the appearance is brief although he appears in 15 panels throughout the book with at least 10 instances of dialogue
This includes a full page-and-a-half interaction with Storm where she addresses him by name and refers to him as a thief (see images by tapping cover and swiping left)
Later Gambit appears in his classic suit and then again in an X-Men uniform
This issue went on sale June 19th whereas X-Men #266 went on sale July 10th
Uncanny X-Men #266 was written as if it were to be published prior to the annual
CGC recognizes this issue as a cameo appearance of Gambit and Uncanny X-Men #266 as his first full appearance
1st appearance of Gambit
⚠️ Debatable Firsts: this issue is often cited as a cameo of Gambit which would imply that the appearance is brief although he appears in 15 panels throughout the book with at least 10 instances of dialogue
This includes a full page-and-a-half interaction with Storm where she addresses him by name and refers to him as a thief (see images by tapping cover and swiping left)
Later Gambit appears in his classic suit and then again in an X-Men uniform
This issue went on sale June 19th whereas X-Men #266 went on sale July 10th
Uncanny X-Men #266 was written as if it were to be published prior to the annual
CGC recognizes this issue as a cameo appearance of Gambit and Uncanny X-Men #266 as his first full appearance
Uncanny X-Men #262
Marvel
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1990
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
X-Men Classic #48
Marvel
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Excalibur #23
Marvel
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1990
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Uncanny X-Men #263
Marvel
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Excalibur #24
Marvel
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
X-Men Classic #50
Marvel
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Uncanny X-Men #266
Marvel
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance and first cover of Gambit
1st chronological appearance of Gambit in-story / in-continuity
X-Men Annual #14 went on sale three weeks before this issue and is often considered the first cameo appearance of Gambit
This would imply that his appearance is brief though he appears in 15 panels throughout X-Men Annual #14 with at least 10 instances of dialogue
Tap cover and swipe left to view images where Gambit is the main or partial focus of the sequence in X-Men Annual #14
Uncanny X-Men #266 was written as if it were to be published prior to the annual, therefore #266 would be the first chronological appearance of Gambit in-story (or in-continuity)
CGC, the grading certification company for comic books, recognizes Uncanny X-Men #266 as the first full appearance of Gambit
[April 2026 - Lee Sung Jin (Beef) is writing the X-Men reboot script and has specifically expressed his affection for Gambit]
2nd appearance and first cover of Gambit
1st chronological appearance of Gambit in-story / in-continuity
X-Men Annual #14 went on sale three weeks before this issue and is often considered the first cameo appearance of Gambit
This would imply that his appearance is brief though he appears in 15 panels throughout X-Men Annual #14 with at least 10 instances of dialogue
Tap cover and swipe left to view images where Gambit is the main or partial focus of the sequence in X-Men Annual #14
Uncanny X-Men #266 was written as if it were to be published prior to the annual, therefore #266 would be the first chronological appearance of Gambit in-story (or in-continuity)
CGC, the grading certification company for comic books, recognizes Uncanny X-Men #266 as the first full appearance of Gambit
[April 2026 - Lee Sung Jin (Beef) is writing the X-Men reboot script and has specifically expressed his affection for Gambit]
1st cover and 2nd appearance of Gambit
4-page interior Mark Jewelers advertisement, printed on paper stock and bound into the centerfold
Distributed to stores near military bases or on-site
Approximately only 5% of the print run included these advertisements
1st cover and 2nd appearance of Gambit
4-page interior Mark Jewelers advertisement, printed on paper stock and bound into the centerfold
Distributed to stores near military bases or on-site
Approximately only 5% of the print run included these advertisements
Excalibur #27
Marvel
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
X-Men Classic #51
Marvel
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Uncanny X-Men #268
Marvel
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Iconic cover art by Jim Lee
Revealed that Wolverine, Black Widow and Captain America knew one another in World War II
Origin of the first meeting between Captain America and Wolverine
Iconic cover art by Jim Lee
Revealed that Wolverine, Black Widow and Captain America knew one another in World War II
Origin of the first meeting between Captain America and Wolverine
Iconic cover art by Jim Lee
Revealed that Wolverine, Black Widow and Captain America knew one another in World War II
Origin of the first meeting between Captain America and Wolverine
Iconic cover art by Jim Lee
Revealed that Wolverine, Black Widow and Captain America knew one another in World War II
Origin of the first meeting between Captain America and Wolverine
3rd appearance of Gambit
Lost Continent #1
Eclipse
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Debut of Rogue’s Savage Land costume
Excalibur #29
Marvel
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Lost Continent #2
Eclipse
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Uncanny X-Men #271
Marvel
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
X-Men Classic #54
Marvel
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Uncanny X-Men #272
Marvel
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
X-Men Classic #55
Marvel
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Lost Continent #3
Eclipse
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Uncanny X-Men #273
Marvel
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
First battle of Wolverine and Gambit
Lost Continent #4
Eclipse
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
First battle of Wolverine and Gambit
First battle of Wolverine and Gambit
X-Men Classic #57
Marvel
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Lost Continent #5
Eclipse
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Uncanny X-Men #275
Marvel
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Lost Continent #6
Eclipse
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
The Venus Wars #1
Dark Horse
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Uncanny X-Men #277
Marvel
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Uncanny X-Men #278
Marvel
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
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