The Phoenix Force is a fictional entity appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum, the Phoenix Force is famous for its central role in The Dark Phoenix Saga storyline, and is frequently linked to Jean Grey.
The Phoenix Force as portrayed on the back cover of Classic X-Men #1 (illustration by John Bolton)
Phoenix Five portrayed on the cover of Avengers vs. X-Men #5, June 2012; Left and right: Namor, Emma Frost, Cyclops with Hope Summers, Colossus and Magik (illustration by John Romita Jr.)
Giraud, the 9th Phoenix, on the cover of Guardians of the Galaxy # Vol. 1 #11 (illustration by Jim Valentino and Bob Wiacek)
The Phoenix being attacked by its creations (illustration by Tom Raney)
Christopher S. Claremont is an American comic book writer and novelist, known for his 16-year stint on Uncanny X-Men from 1975 to 1991, far longer than that of any other writer, during which he is credited with developing strong female characters as well as introducing complex literary themes into superhero narratives, turning the once underachieving comic into one of Marvel's most popular series.
Claremont at the 2016 New York Comic Con
Claremont being interviewed on breaking into the comics industry at the 2011 New York Comic Con
Claremont at the Comic New York symposium at Columbia University on March 24, 2012
