Uncanny X-Men 109

"She could have a concussion - or worse! An' ye - Major Maple Leaf, or whatever ye call yerself - ye're the man responsible!"

- Banshee

"Home are the Heroes" is the title to the 109th issue of the first The X-Men ongoing comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The story was written by Chris Claremont with artwork by John Byrne and inks by Terry Austin. It was colored by Andy Yanchus and lettered by Joe Rosen. The story was edited by Archie Goodwin. This issue shipped with a February, 1978 cover date and carries a cover price of .35 cents per copy.

Appearances















 * Adamantium claws


 * Shi'ar space vessel


 * Energy projection
 * Flight
 * Sonic projection


 * Technician

Notes & Trivia

 * This issue shipped to retailers on October 25th, 1977.


 * "UXM 109" and "X-Men 109" both redirect to this page.


 * This is the first appearance of James MacDonald Hudson, identified as Weapon Alpha in this issue.


 * The Starjammers appear in flashback only in this issue.


 * The Imperial Guard appear in flashback only in this issue.


 * This is the first appearance of Gary Cody.