1 copy of X-men #266 CGC 9.2. 2 copies of X-men Annual #14 CGC 9.2. 2nd appearance and first cover of Gambit. 1st chronological appearance of Gambit in-story / in-continuity. X-Men Annual #14 went on sale three weeks before this issue and is often considered the first cameo appearance of Gambit. This would imply that his appearance is brief though he appears in 15 panels throughout X-Men Annual #14 with at least 10 instances of dialogue. 1st appearance of Gambit. ? Debatable Firsts: this issue is often cited as a cameo of Gambit which would imply that the appearance is brief although he appears in 15 panels throughout the book with at least 10 instances of dialogue. This includes a full page-and-a-half interaction with Storm where she addresses him by name and refers to him as a thief (see images by tapping cover and swiping left). Later Gambit appears in his classic suit and then again in an X-Men uniform. The outermost box is a Uline crush resistant rated up to 200 pounds.