X-Men Annual #8

Issue: The X-Men Annual Vol. 1 #8

Publishing Date: December 1984

Highlights: The X-Men and the New Mutants take a night off

Synopsis: The X-Men and the New Mutants take a night to tell stories around the campfire. Illyana tells a story using all the X-Men as her characters.

Extra Info: Storm seems withdrawn from the group.

Contradictions: None

Powers Taken: None

Key Issue: No

Uncanny X-Men #188

Issue: The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #188

Publishing Date: December 1984

Highlights: The X-Men and Forge battle sorcery that is trying to take on their human forms.

Synopsis: After battling the Dire Wraith's in Forge's home Storm, Colossus and Rogue think they have won when suddenly they are attacked by some sort of shadow demons. Unable to fight them on their own, Xavier sends Nightcrawler to pick up Amanda in order for her to use her magic against the shadow beings. Although Amanda is powerful, she is not enough to battle the beings on her own and Colossus' little sister Illyana is sent in as well to battle the shadow beings. Still unable  to defeat the foul sorcery, Storm realizes that one of the Dire Wraith's must still be alive up on the roof. Forge forces Nightcrawler to transport him up to the roof, where he kills the remaining Wraith, bringing an end to the battle. Afterwards Nightcrawler calls a meeting of the X-Men, stating that he has decided that the dream of Mutant and Human peace is no longer worthwhile to him. Rachel, who is eavesdropping interrupts them violently, stating that the dream is not all for nothing and gives the X-Men a glimpse into her future, causing Nightcrawler to rethink his position on the matter dramatically.

Extra Info: None

Contradictions: None

Powers Taken: None

Key Issue: Yes

New Mutants #14

Issue: New Mutants Vol. 1 #14

Publishing Date: April 1984

Highlights: The New Mutants try to throw a party for Xavier, only to be attacked by S’ym.

Synopsis: While the X-Men are out, the New Mutants decide to throw Xavier a party. While out, the New Mutants discover it is Illyana’s birthday, while back at the mansion Xavier is attacked. When the New Mutants return, they fight Xavier’s attacker S’ym and Illyana defeats him, causing S’ym to pledge himself to her. The X-Men return in time for the party and it is discovered that Xavier’s legs now work and he can walk.

Extra Info: The New Mutants are transported through Limbo from outside the mansion to inside the Mansion with their car and a volcano as well.

Contradictions: None

Powers Taken: None

Key Issue: No