I think I got in right around there, too -- early 200s, when Dazzler et al join the team. Dazzler was my fave then and she still sort of is?

I had never really read comics but my brother gave me some and said "there are girls in the comics too," so I picked up a couple. Next thing you know I was at the comic store buying all the backissues. ALL THE BACKISSUES.

I gotta admit, I really like some of the Claremont/Lee issues as well as the Davis and Silvestri ones. Oh, and while most of Australia was a mess, I still have a huge soft spot for it. I still in my heart ship Longshot/Dazzler.