# Uncanny X-Men Mister Sinister Key Issue Trio Lot - ALL NEWSSTANDS! (Marvel, 1987-1988)
Up for sale is a fantastic 3-issue collector's lot of **The Uncanny X-Men**, charting the historic introduction and early rise of one of the X-Men’s greatest villains: **Mister Sinister (Nathaniel Essex)**.
**🔥 COLLECTOR NOTE:** All three issues in this lot are highly sought-after **Newsstand Editions (featuring barcodes on the front covers)**, which are significantly harder to find in high grade compared to standard direct market copies! Written by legendary scribe Chris Claremont.
### 📚 What's Included in This Lot:1. **The Uncanny X-Men #213 (Jan 1987) [Newsstand]:** Mutant Massacre tie-in featuring the iconic Wolverine vs. Sabretooth battle and the **1st cameo appearance of Mister Sinister** (name mentioned). Betsy Braddock (Psylocke) also officially joins the team. Cover art by Alan Davis.2. **The Uncanny X-Men #221 (Sept 1987) [Newsstand]:** Massive key issue! The historic **1st full appearance of Mister Sinister**. Cover and interior pencils by Marc Silvestri.3. **The Uncanny X-Men #239 (Dec 1988) [Newsstand]:** Critical Inferno crossover issue featuring the historic **1st cover appearance of Mister Sinister** alongside the Goblin Queen (Madelyne Pryor). Cover art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green.
### 🔍 Condition & Notes:* **Format:** Single Issue Comics, Newsstand Editions (Barcodes present)* **Era:** Copper Age (1984-1991)* **Storage:** All comics come individually bagged and boarded.* **Condition Grade:** *"See Photos for Exact Condition, Condition range is from VF- to NM-. Please inspect the high-resolution photos carefully to determine final condition grades for your own collection parameters.
### 📦 Shipping & Handling:* Professional comic-safe shipping! Shipped securely using a rigid cardboard Gemini mailer or equivalent extra-layer structural protection to ensure they arrive exactly as pictured.* Combined shipping is available if you purchase multiple lots from my store.
*Don't miss a chance to add this foundational, Newsstand-exclusive Mister Sinister key issue trilogy to your collection! Please reach out with any questions before purchasing.*
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