- First print, first edition, direct edition.
- First appearance of Omega Red.
- Features Wolverine's first return to his original yellow costume.
- Features the popular “Mutant Basketball” scene recreated in the 1992 X-Men Animated Series and it's 2024 sequel X-Men '97. Featuring Wolverine, Rouge, Gambit and Jubilee.
- Synopsis: First appearance of Omega Red! The Hand brings Omega Red (formerly Arkady) back to life; The X-Men play basketball, mutant style; Moira agonizes over her part in the Magneto fiasco and leaves; Gambit and Rogue are on the way to a chaperoned date when Omega Red and the Hand interfere.