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Creation & Design

Jean Grey was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, debuting in X-Men #1 as the first female member of the X-Men.

Early Years

Initially portrayed as a damsel in distress, Jean's character evolved significantly over the years, showcasing her powerful telepathic and telekinetic abilities.

Character Development

Jean Grey's character has undergone significant development from a supporting character to a central figure in the X-Men mythos, embodying themes of power, sacrifice, and redemption.

Cultural Reception

Jean Grey has been well-received as a complex character, often regarded as one of the most important female superheroes in comic book history.

Character Details

Real Name:
Jean Grey
First Appearance:
Uncanny X-Men #1
Aliases:
Marvel Girl, Phoenix, Dark Phoenix
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
X-Men, X-Factor, Avengers
Abilities:
Telepathy, Telekinesis, Flight
Weight:
110lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
red

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Uncanny X-Men #1
Marvel ⋅ 1963
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Uncanny X-Men #1
 
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1st team appearance of the X-Men: Cyclops, Jean Grey aka Marvel Girl, Iceman, Angel, Beast, Professor X

1st appearance of Magneto

Homo Superior concept, coined by Magneto to describe humans born with special abilities introduced in this issue

Uncanny X-Men #101
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Uncanny X-Men #101
 
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Debut of new powers, Jean Grey is reborn as the Phoenix

Ten years later this moment would be further developed where the Phoenix is an actual cosmic entity of vast power that copied Grey’s physical form while placing her body in a cocoon to heal from her injuries

1st full appearance of Black Tom Cassidy

Marvel Team-Up Annual #1
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Marvel Team-Up Annual #1
 
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First team-up of Spider-Man and the new X-Men team

First meeting of Wolverine and Spider-Man - previously met Nightcrawler

2nd appearance of Jean Grey as the Phoenix

Uncanny X-Men #105
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Uncanny X-Men #105
 
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1st full appearance of Lilandra, future empress of the Shi'ar alien empire

Debut of Jean Grey's new Phoenix powers in battle versus Firelord

Uncanny X-Men #125
Marvel ⋅ 1979
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1st cameo appearance of Mutant X aka Proteus, the son of Moira MacTaggert

Uncanny X-Men #130
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Uncanny X-Men #130
 
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The Dark Phoenix Saga Part 2

1st appearance of Dazzler

2nd appearance of Kitty Pryde

2nd appearance of Emma Frost

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1st full appearance of Sebastian Shaw, the Black King

Jean Grey becomes the Black Queen of the Hellfire Club

Uncanny X-Men #132
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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Uncanny X-Men #132
 
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The Dark Phoenix Saga Part 4

1st full team appearance of the Hellfire Club

1st full appearance of the Black Bishop, Harry Leland

1st full appearance of the White Bishop, Donald Pierce

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1st appearance of Tessa, later becomes Sage

Uncanny X-Men #134
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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The Dark Phoenix Saga Part 6

Jean Grey becomes the Dark Phoenix

Uncanny X-Men #135
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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The Dark Phoenix Saga Part 7

2nd appearance of Jean Grey as The Dark Phoenix

1st appearance of Senator Robert Kelly

Uncanny X-Men #136
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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The Dark Phoenix Saga Part 8

Jean Grey reclaims control after suppressing the Dark Phoenix with the help of Professor X

Uncanny X-Men #137
Marvel ⋅ 1980
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The Dark Phoenix Saga Part 9

Iconic cover art by John Byrne

Death of Jean Grey

Controversial issue due to Jean Grey taking her own life knowing she could not control The Phoenix Force

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1st appearance of Raksor, a Skrull

1st appearance of Bel-Dann, a Kree who battles Raksor as representatives of their races to end the Kree-Skrull War

Uncanny X-Men #141
Marvel ⋅ 1981
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Uncanny X-Men #141
 
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"Days of Future Past" part 1

1st team appearance of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants: Mystique, Destiny, Pyro, Avalanche and Blob

1st appearance of Destiny

1st appearance of Avalanche

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1st appearance of Pyro

1st appearance of Rachel Summers, daughter of Scott and Jean

What If…? #27
Marvel ⋅ 1981
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What If…? #27
 
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What if...Phoenix had Not Died

Fantastic Four #286
Marvel ⋅ 1986
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Fantastic Four #286
 
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Return of Jean Grey

Set up to introduction of X-Factor team, comprised of the original X-Men

Avengers, The #263
Marvel ⋅ 1986
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Avengers, The #263
 
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Return of Jean Grey, appearing prior to the creation of X-Factor

X-Factor #1
Marvel ⋅ 1986
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X-Factor #1
 
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1st team appearance of X-Factor, the original X-Men: Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, Iceman, Angel

1st appearance of Cameron Hodge, a human who passionately hated mutants

1st appearance of Rusty Collins, a mutant with the ability to manipulate fire

X-Men #1
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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X-Men #1
 
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1st team appearance of the X-Men Gold (team): Storm, Archangel, Colossus, Iceman and Jean Grey

1st team appearance of the X-Men Blue (team): Cyclops, Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, Psylocke and Beast

1st team appearance of The Acolytes: Fabian Cortez, Annie-Marie Cortez, Chrome, Nance Winters, Delgado

Best-selling comic of all-time with sales of 8.1 million copies

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Interior pin-up by Jim Lee, 'A Villains Gallery'

X-Men #30
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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Marriage of Scott Summers & Jean Grey

X-Man #1
Marvel ⋅ 1995
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X-Man #1
 
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1st appearance of X-Man, the son of Scott Summers and Jean Grey, conceived through scientific procedures performed by Mr. Sinister

📖 Reading Order: Age of Apocalypse

X-Men Origins: Jean Grey #1
Marvel ⋅ 2008
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X-Men Origins: Jean Grey #1
 
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Origin of Jean Grey

All-New X-Men #23
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Variant cover art by Dale Keown

X-Men: Red #1
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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X-Men: Red #1
 
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1st cameo appearance of Trinary

1st appearance of a new X-Men Team led by Jean Grey: Laura Kinney, Nightcrawler, Gentle, Trinary, Honey Badger and Namor

Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of Jean Grey #1
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Virgin variant cover art by Artgerm

X-Men: Blue #21
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Variant cover art by Stephanie Hans featuring a 'Venomized' Jean Grey

X-Men: Red #1
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Variant cover art by Phil Jimenez

Remastered edition

Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of Jean Grey #1
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Variant cover art by John Byrne

Remastered edition

Uncanny X-Men #1
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell

House of X #1
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Variant virgin cover art by Lucio Parrillo

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House of X #2
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Variant cover art by Alan Davis

'Character Decades' variant

X-Men #1
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Variant virgin cover art by Artgerm

X-Men #6
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Variant virgin cover art by Mark Brooks featuring Jean Grey as the Black Queen

Giant Size X-Men: Jean Grey & Emma Frost #1
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Variant cover art by Kael Ngu

Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2020 exclusive

Giant Size X-Men: Jean Grey & Emma Frost #1
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Variant cover art by Tyler Kirkham

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Free Comic Book Day 2022: Avengers / X-Men: Judgment Day #1
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Free Comic Book Day 2022: Avengers / X-Men: Judgment Day #1
 
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Variant cover art by Peach Momoko

X-Men: Hellfire Gala #1
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Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

X-Men: Hellfire Gala #1
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Variant cover art by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau

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