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Kitty Pryde comics

Kitty Pryde first appeared in The X-Men #129, cover-dated January 1980, from Marvel Comics, created by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Emma Frost (the White Queen) and Sebastian Shaw debut in the same issue.

First appearance
The X-Men #129
Cover date
January 1980
Publisher
Marvel Comics
Creators
Chris Claremont and John Byrne

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    What is the first appearance of Kitty Pryde?

    Kitty Pryde first appeared in The X-Men #129, cover-dated January 1980, by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, as a thirteen-year-old from Deerfield, Illinois recruited by Professor X. The same issue introduced Emma Frost (the White Queen) and Sebastian Shaw of the Hellfire Club and began the Dark Phoenix Saga, which makes it one of the most important issues of the Claremont–Byrne run.

    Updated Sep 14, 2026