"Sanction!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and John Romita, Sr. Mystique and the brotherhood of Evil Mutants plot revenge on their hated rivals - the Uncanny X-Men. NOTE: This is the issue that first suggest that there is a connection between Nightcrawler and Mystique. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.