The Uncanny X-Men 1981 #279 Direct ed. - back issue - $6.00

The Shadow King sends Colossus to kill Xavier and Stevie, but the Prof restores his real memories and breaks the psychic hold. The X-Men, also under the Shadow King's influence, battle each other on Muir Isle.

Stan Lee and John Romita tell Spider-Man that they need to act their age.

The Marvel editorial staff annoy Mark Gruenwald.

• The Muir Island Saga: Colossus is Back - Sources for letters credit are The Official Marvel Index to the X-Men (Ward 1994) and Official Index to the Marvel Universe (Vandal et al. 2009).
• Bad to the Bone - Continued in X-Factor (Marvel, 1986 series) #69
• Stan's Soapbox - Featured as part of 'Bullpen Bulletins'.
• - Featured as part of 'Bullpen Bulletins'.