#172

Synopsis

Professor X tries to reach Rachel through her coma and he and Excalibur are treated to a full and detailed origin of both Phoenix and Rachel by the Phoenix Force. After the tale is told, the Phoenix Force takes Rachel to the stars to heal.

Reprinted from

• Warlock and the Infinity Watch #4— -1 page
• Avengers West Coast #84— -1 page
• Excalibur #52

Credits

Script

Jim Starlin, Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas, Alan Davis

Pencils

Alan Davis, Rick Leonardi, David Ross

Inks

Mark Farmer, Terry Austin, Tim Dzon

Colours

Ian Laughlin, Bob Sharen, Kelly Corvese

Editor

Claude Vistel

Breakdowns

Will Simpson

Finishes

Dave Hoover, Jimmy Palmiotti