Sep 1, 1963 CE
First Appearance in X-Men #1
Jean Grey debuts as Marvel Girl, one of the original five X-Men, with telekinetic and telepathic powers. #marvel #xmen
Chronological Storyline (32 Milestones)
May 1, 1965 CE
First Use of Telepathy Revealed
In X-Men #17, Jean Grey's telepathic abilities are first hinted at, later fully revealed in X-Men #43. #marvel #xmen
Jul 1, 1968 CE
Joins the X-Men Full-Time
After a brief departure, Jean Grey returns to the X-Men in X-Men #47, solidifying her role as a core member. #marvel #xmen
May 1, 1970 CE
Graduates from College
In X-Men #60, Jean Grey graduates from college, showcasing her life outside superheroics. #marvel #xmen
Aug 1, 1976 CE
Becomes Phoenix in X-Men #101
During a space mission, Jean Grey is exposed to cosmic radiation and becomes the Phoenix, gaining immense power. #phoenix #xmen )
Jan 1, 1977 CE
First Phoenix Costume
Jean Grey debuts the iconic Phoenix costume in X-Men #105, symbolizing her transformation. #phoenix #xmen )
Sep 1, 1977 CE
Dark Phoenix Saga Begins
In X-Men #108, the Phoenix Force begins to corrupt Jean Grey, leading to the Dark Phoenix Saga. #darkphoenix #xmen
Jan 1, 1980 CE
Destroys a Star System
In X-Men #135, the Dark Phoenix consumes a star, causing the death of billions, escalating the conflict. #darkphoenix #xmen
Mar 1, 1980 CE
Jean Grey's Death in X-Men #137
Jean Grey sacrifices herself on the Blue Area of the Moon to prevent the Dark Phoenix from causing more harm. #xmen #death
Jan 1, 1986 CE
Resurrection in Fantastic Four #286
Jean Grey is resurrected by the Phoenix Force, revealed to have been in a cocoon at the bottom of Jamaica Bay. #phoenix #resurrection
May 1, 1986 CE
Returns to the X-Men
Jean Grey rejoins the X-Men in X-Factor #1, reuniting with the original five X-Men. #xmen #xfactor )
Aug 1, 1987 CE
Marries Cyclops in X-Factor #30
Jean Grey marries Scott Summers (Cyclops) in a ceremony attended by many superheroes. #xmen #wedding
Oct 1, 1994 CE
Becomes Host to the Phoenix Again
In X-Men #30, Jean Grey is once again bonded with the Phoenix Force, regaining her cosmic powers. #phoenix #xmen )
Jan 1, 1995 CE
Joins the Avengers
Jean Grey becomes a member of the Avengers in Avengers #1 (vol. 3), expanding her role in the Marvel Universe. #avengers #xmen
Jul 1, 2000 CE
Death in X-Men #100 (vol. 2)
Jean Grey dies again in X-Men #100, killed by the mutant Xorn (Magneto) during the Planet X storyline. #xmen #death
Mar 1, 2001 CE
Returns as White Phoenix of the Crown
In New X-Men #150, Jean Grey becomes the White Phoenix of the Crown, a pure cosmic entity in the White Hot Room. #phoenix #whitehotroom
Sep 1, 2004 CE
Appears in Astonishing X-Men #1
Jean Grey is resurrected by the Phoenix Force in Astonishing X-Men #1, returning to the team. #xmen #phoenix
May 1, 2006 CE
Death in X-Men: The End
In the alternate future series X-Men: The End, Jean Grey dies permanently, but the Phoenix Force endures. #xmen #alternatefuture
Jul 1, 2010 CE
Returns in Second Coming
Jean Grey appears as a psychic projection during the Second Coming crossover, aiding the X-Men. #xmen #secondcoming )
Oct 1, 2012 CE
Jean Grey School Named After Her
Wolverine renames the Xavier Institute to the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning in Wolverine and the X-Men #1. #jeangreyschool #xmen
Jan 1, 2013 CE
All-New X-Men Brings Young Jean Grey
The original five X-Men, including a young Jean Grey, are brought to the present in All-New X-Men #1. #xmen #timedisplacement
Mar 1, 2014 CE
Young Jean Grey Becomes Phoenix
In All-New X-Men #25, the young Jean Grey becomes the new Phoenix host, exploring her powers. #phoenix #xmen
May 1, 2015 CE
Secret Wars: Jean Grey in Battleworld
During Secret Wars, Jean Grey appears in the Battleworld domain of the X-Men's '92. #secretwars #xmen )
Oct 1, 2016 CE
Death of X: Jean Grey's Sacrifice
In Death of X #1, Jean Grey sacrifices herself to stop the Terrigen Mists, dying from exposure. #xmen #death
Mar 1, 2017 CE
Resurrected in Phoenix Resurrection
In Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of Jean Grey #1, Jean Grey is resurrected by the Phoenix Force. #phoenix #resurrection
Feb 1, 2018 CE
Returns to X-Men Red
Jean Grey leads a new team in X-Men Red #1, focusing on mutant-human relations. #xmenred #xmen
Jul 1, 2019 CE
Krakoa Resurrection Protocols
In House of X #5, Jean Grey is resurrected on Krakoa using the new mutant resurrection protocols. #krakoa #xmen
Jan 1, 2020 CE
Jean Grey Becomes White Phoenix Again
In Giant-Size X-Men: Jean Grey and Emma Frost #1, Jean Grey fully becomes the White Phoenix of the Crown. #phoenix #whitehotroom
Jun 1, 2021 CE
Appears in X-Men: The Trial of Magneto
Jean Grey plays a key role in the Trial of Magneto, using her telepathy to uncover truths. #xmen #trialofmagneto
Mar 1, 2022 CE
Jean Grey's Solo Series Launches
Jean Grey gets her own solo series, Jean Grey #1, exploring her past and future. #jeangrey #xmen )
May 1, 2023 CE
Fall of X: Jean Grey's Role
During the Fall of X event, Jean Grey leads the X-Men in a resistance against Orchis. #fallofx #xmen
Jan 1, 2024 CE
Jean Grey in X-Men: From the Ashes
Jean Grey is a central figure in the new X-Men era, From the Ashes, continuing her legacy. #xmen #fromtheashes