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Marvel Comics Presents #17, published by Marvel Comics in 1989. This X-Men-heavy anthology issue prominently features Cyclops and Colossus, with the cover announcing the beginning of Cyclops’ “The Retribution Affair” storyline and the conclusion of the Colossus serial. Key significance: This is the first chapter of “The Retribution Affair,” a Cyclops-focused storyline, making #17 a natural starting issue for collectors assembling that arc. It also contains the final chapter of the preceding Colossus solo storyline, giving the book two useful storyline milestones in a single issue. The strong Cyclops cover is another plus for X-Men collectors. It is not generally considered a major first-appearance key, with its significance centered on the beginning/conclusion of these X-Men solo features. Cover art is credited on the image to Mark Buckler and Bob McLeod, with Cyclops receiving the dominant cover treatment. This is the Direct Edition, identifiable by the character artwork in the upp