I felt like doing another one of these for no particular reason. Humor me. THE THEME: I have yet another set of five X-Men comics here. This might have been the fourth or fifth time I've done this theme, so there's nothing more to elaborate. I did my best to cover multiple eras of X-Men like last time to make my reading selection diverse. THE COMICS: ![]() X-MEN (FCBD 2020) Publisher: Marvel Writers: Jonathan Hickman, Tini Howard Artist: Pepe Larraz Set in the fresh new era of X-Men (which sees all of mutantkind enjoying paradise on Krakoa), this free comic teases the X of Swords crossover event, which sees our favorite mutants wield swords, promises an encounter with another dimension, and hints at an unrevealed part of Apocalypse's history. Also in this comic is a preview of Dark Ages, a story set in an alternate universe where all electrical/electronic devices are shut down forever. I read a bit of its synopsis in other places and thought the concept was very interesting, so I want to read more of that as well. ![]() X-MEN: BLUE #1 Publisher: Marvel Writer: Cullen Bunn Artists: Jorge Molina, Matteo Buffagni The ResurrXion reboot of the X-Men saw the teams split into two groups. This team is the original teenage X-Men from the '60s, who were sent to present day via time travel shenanigans. Here, they work together to take down Black Tom Cassidy and Juggernaut, and they do so at the behest of a surprising team leader. The epilogue features Wolverine's son from the Ultimates universe fight a Wendigo. ![]() X-MEN: GOLD #1 Publisher: Marvel Writer: Marc Guggenheim Artists: Ardian Syaf, Jay Leisten In contrast to X-Men: Blue, the Gold Team mostly has mutants from the main timeline led by Kitty Pryde/Shadowcat, and features Old Man Logan (who is from another universe). Like always, the public (still reeling from the war between mutants and Inhumans) treat them (and mutants in general) with prejudice and hostility, and if that isn't enough, it looks like a new Brotherhood has surfaced to oppose our heroes. Also includes a decently detailed retrospective that summarizes various key events across multiple eras of X-Men comics. ![]() UNCANNY X-MEN (2018-2019) #1 Publisher: Marvel Writers: Ed Brisson, Matthew Rosenberg, Kelly Thompson Artists: Mahmud Asrar, Mirko Colak, Ibraim Roberson, Mark Bagley, Andrew Hennessy Lots going on in this comic. First, the X-Men are in way over their heads as they deal with an attack from the Mutant Liberation Front, humans pushing a vaccine to keep children from developing the X-Gene, bizarre events and disappearances, and Multiple Man going absolutely ballistic. There's also a bunch of interconnected short stories, like Bishop investigating a possible disruption in the timeline, Jean Grey and Storm getting jumped at a restaurant, Armor and Anole running into Dark Beast in the sewers, and an epilogue that hints at a mysterious force at play. ![]() UNCANNY X-MEN (1963-2011) #101 Publisher: Marvel Writer: Chris Claremont Artists: Dave Cockrum, Frank Chiaramonte This is a historically significant issue of X-Men, as this is the first ever appearance of Phoenix, who is Jean Grey empowered by the Phoenix Force. Unfortunately, the shock sends her in a coma, and Professor X sends the rest of the X-Men on vacation to Banshee's ancestral home while she recovers. The vacation ends as poorly as one would expect. I always find it fun to read through different eras of X-Men comics. There's close to 60 years (the anniversary is actually next year!) of history in these pages, and there are so many cool stories and character arcs to see. And the best part is I'm still nowhere near having read everything. PANEL(s) OF THE WEEK: - end -
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