Uncanny X-Men #199 CGC 9.6 – Rachel Summers Becomes Phoenix II + Freedom Force Debuts

Uncanny X-Men #199 (CGC 9.6) is a standout issue in mid-80s X-Men continuity, packed with character development and team shake-ups.

Most notably, this issue marks the moment Rachel Summers (daughter of Cyclops and Jean Grey from an alternate future) officially adopts the mantle of Phoenix, becoming Phoenix II — a huge milestone in mutant lore.

On top of that, this issue also sees the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants (Mystique’s version) officially reorganized as Freedom Force, a government-sanctioned mutant strike team that would go on to play a major role in Marvel stories through the late '80s.

This CGC 9.6 copy is a clean, high-grade slab of a Bronze-to-Copper Age transition key, perfect for X-Men and Phoenix collectors alike.

🧩 Key Features:

• CGC 9.6 (Near-Mint+)
• Rachel Summers becomes Phoenix II
• Brotherhood of Evil Mutants becomes Freedom Force
• Mystique, Rogue, and other key mutant appearances
• Written by Chris Claremont – art by John Romita Jr.
• Published in 1985 – Bronze/Copper Age

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