Uncanny X-Men (Vol 1 1963) Issues 251-300

Uncanny X-Men issues 251-300 main contributors came from writers Chris Claremont, Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, John Byrne and Scott Lobdell and artists Marc Silvestri, Dan Green, Jim Lee, Joe Rubinstein, Andy Kubert, Scott Williams, Art Thibert, Whilce Portacio, Brandon Peterson, Terry Austin and others.

Key issues include;

#255 - 1st appearance of Matsuo Tsurayaba
#256 - 1st appearance of Kwannon (later Revanche), 1st appearance of classic Psylocke costume
#257 - 1st appearance of Psylocke as Lady Mandarin
#261 - 1st team appearance of Hardcase and the Harriers - Piston, Timebomb, Blindside, Shotgun, Lifeline Warhawk, Rainbow, Battleaxe
#266 - 1st full appearance & cover of Gambit
#267 - 3rd appearance of Gambit
#268 - Classic Jim Lee Cover. Origin of Captain America & Wolverines 1st meeting
#282 - 1st cameo & cover appearance of Bishop
#283 - 1st full appearance of Bishop
#300 - 1st appearance of The Legacy Virus. Holofoil cover