I read this during my teen years so I'm very well acquainted with this issue and it also marks the first appearance of Kitty Pryde and Emma Frost! The story is a strong one as there are many different facets that come together from the projected visions Jean Grey experiences to a mysterious group that observes them that is the Hellfire Club. I love that it all ties in centrally (which will eventually lead into the Dark Phoenix saga) as I feel like what it leads to a very big sha-bang!
The themes of doing what's right against the morals as seen in Colossus is quite strong in the issue and it's a theme that crops up multiple times in the X-Men series. I love how nobility, integrity and honesty in the lines being blurred with the characters especially in characters of Colossus (ironically it's also why the relationship ended between him and Kitty due to her being underage). The theme carries over with Professor X returns as he leads with the baby basics while Cyclops argues that they've grown from their experiences on the field.
The Hellfire Club clothing line always so fierce with their period style quality to them which exude premier class to them. This is shown when Emma Frost steps on to the scene to ultimately finish the job of capturing the X-Men that her lackies failed in doing. It feels like a wonderful metaphor of sending the pawns in first but the queen being the powerful piece comes in to finish the job (like Chess which is so prevalent in the X-Men world. The society is cut-throat when she orders the execution of said lackies which really shows off her character as being one not to be messed with.
The issue introduces the sweetheart Kitty who is just about understanding the world around her with her sparky and inquisitive nature but throws up some caution to the wind. Being so young, she does pick things up so quickly in that she steps up to go gung-ho in saving the X-Men from their chapter. It beautifully sets up a character you know is going to be full of spunk.
The issue cements the greatest love story of all time (well, except ummm... Romeo and Juliet and umm... Catherine and Heathcliff) with the development of Scott and Jean's love story.
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Don't mess with Colossus as he's about to be taken.
True Believers: X-Men - Kitty Pryde & Emma Frost #1 (originally printed as Uncanny X-Men volume 1 #129)
Chris C;aremont and John Byrne - writers
Terry Austin - inker
Tom Orzechowski - letterer
Bob Sharen - colourist
Roger Stern - editor
Jim Shooter - editor-in-chief
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