As the X-Men editor he could authorize the extensive use of the Shi'ar , a race which until then had rarely appeared outside of the X-Men titles where they had made their debut .
Harras 's role was instrumental in approving the story .
As the X-Men editor Harras could authorize the extensive use of the Shi'ar , a race which until then had rarely appeared outside of the X-Men titles where they had made their debut .
Harras 's role was instrumental in approving the story .