The uncanny X-men omnibus, volume 1
Fifty years ago, The X-Men stood at the brink of cancellation, with few fans paying much attention to this forgotten title. The series may have faded into oblivion if not for the 1975 release of a special edition that would change the course of comic-book history: Giant-Size X-Men #1. The issue introduced a team of diverse new mutants that represented a stark contrast to the familiar teenaged X-Men lineup. These "all-new, all-different" X-Men were adults, hailing from countries around the globe; more than one new member bristled at the idea of working together as a team under Professor Xavier's tutelage. Readers flocked to the series as never before. Guided by a stellar lineup of creators including Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum, and John Byrne, The X-Men quickly became one of Marvel's best-selling books. This deluxe volume collects the first 40 all-new, all-different adventures, all painstakingly restored from the Marvel Comics archives! Even the original letter columns are included, so modern readers can see how fans of yesterday reacted to these now-classic storylines. Whether you experienced the new X-Men's historic debut firsthand or you're reading these issues for the first time, The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus Vol. 1 is a must-have volume for any fan's bookshelf.
adult
Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum & John Byrne
"Contains material originally published in magazine form as Giant-Size X-Men (1975) #1, X-Men (1963) #94-131 and X-Men Annual (1970) #3" -- t.p. verso
