Uncanny X-Men #181

Issue: The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #181

Publishing Date: May 1984

Highlights: The X-Men are returned to earth, but find themselves in Japan instead of New York.

Synopsis: The X-Men are transported back to earth and find themselves in Japan with a giant dragon in tow. The dragon is apparently in love with Lockheed and flies to Tokyo where she destroys the city in order to find material to build herself a nest to settle down in with Lockheed. Japan’s army and the X-Men try to stop the dragon, but she on;y leaves when she feels she is finished. When she gets back to her nest site though, Lockheed tells her off and chases her away, causing her to just disappear into thin air. The X-Men rush to help those trapped or hurt in the aftermath.

Extra Info: Should be read after the Secret Wars series.

Contradictions: None

Powers Taken: None

Key Issue: No

Uncanny X-Men #173

Issue: The Uncanny X-Men Vol. 1 #173

Publishing Date: September 1983

Highlights: Rogue goes with Wolverine to find the Silver Samurai and ends up saving Wolverine and Mariko from Viper, but critically wounding herself in the process.

Synopsis: While trying to find Mariko’s half-brother, the Silver Samurai, Wolverine and Rogue realize that they have been tricked and rush back to the hospital, where Viper and the Silver Samurai are really planning their attack. When they get there Rogue takes out Viper and her ninjas and Wolverine battles with the Silver Samurai. Right before killing the Silver Samurai, Mariko begs Wolverine to spare his life, giving Viper the opportunity to shoot at Mariko and Wolverine. Rogue flies in and shoves Wolverine and Mariko out of the way, sacrificing herself for Mariko. Viper’s weapon explodes and she leaves before anyone can react. Wolverine rushes back, offering Rogue his powers in order to save her. In the end, Wolverine and Mariko do not get married, Mariko stating that Wolverine is not worthy.

Extra Info: Shown that knives/sharp objects don’t seem to penetrate Rogue’s skin. Rogue refers to Wolverine as “Wolvie” throughout the entire issue.

Contradictions: None

Powers Taken: Wolverine

Key Issue: Yes

Uncanny X-Men #172

Issue: The Uncanny X-Men Vol.1 #172

Publishing Date: August 1983

Highlights: Rogue intends to prove herself to the X-Men by helping Wolverine.

Synopsis: The X-Men travel to Japan for Wolverine’s wedding. His fiancée, Mariko, has inherited her family’s business, which is deeply tied to the crime lords of Japan. While one local tries to watch over Wolverine and Mariko, another sets out to destroy them. Viper poses as a maid while Mariko is out and poisons the X-Men’s tea, leaving them incapable of helping Mariko. Storm doesn’t drink the poison and goes to save Mariko from Mariko’s half-brother, The Silver Samurai. While the other X-Men recover from the poison and Storm recovers from her wounds, Wolverine and Rogue set off to set things right and get rid of the Silver Samurai.

Extra Info: Rogue says she is part alien (due to Ms. Marvel’s psyche), so poison doesn’t work as well on her as it would on regular people.

Contradictions: None

Powers Taken: None

Key Issue: Yes