Apologies to anybody expecting the usual Monday upload! I was not feeling too well yesterday and elected to take a break. In any case, I have another edition of Five Comics prepared for you. THE THEME: If you're following the latest comics news, you would know that the X-Men just got a big reboot via Jonathan Hickman's Dawn of X series of books. These books have changed the decades-old mythos completely and have established a completely new status quo for mutantkind in the Marvel Universe. Characters have also undergone drastic changes, and now, a plethora of new stories are just waiting to be told. From what I hear, the new X-books are selling really well, and it's absolutely deserved. I've already done an X-Men theme before, but with the resounding success of the new comics, I felt the need to celebrate it at some point. To differentiate this from the first X-Men Five Comics episode, I've added a new caveat: I will only feature comics specifically titled "Uncanny X-Men", so stuff like Astonishing X-Men, any of the ResurrXion titles, and more are off the table. I should note that there are multiple series titled "Uncanny X-Men", but in this case, I try to focus on the original Uncanny X-Men run. THE COMICS: ![]() UNCANNY X-MEN (1963–2011) #141 Publisher: Marvel Writer: Chris Claremont Artists: John Byrne, Terry Austin - This is the first part of Days of Future Past, one of the most iconic X-Men storylines of all time. It's the X-Men spin on the classic "travel back in time to prevent a dystopian future" tale. If you loved the movie, you owe it to yourself to see where it all began. - Comixology link ![]() UNCANNY X-MEN (1963–2011) #142 Publisher: Marvel Writer: Chris Claremont Artists: John Byrne, Terry Austin - This is the culmination of the Days of Future Past arc. As with the previous issue, you follow both the present and future timelines as Kitty Pryde (whose consciousness has traveled back in time) makes a valiant effort to prevent the dystopia she comes from. Meanwhile, her friends from that time period fight to stay alive. It bears repeating that this storyline is beloved, and with good reason. - Comixology link ![]() UNCANNY X-MEN (1963–2011) #201 Publisher: Marvel Writer: Chris Claremont Artists: Rick Leonardi, Whilce Portacio - In this one, Madelyne Pryor just gave birth, and her husband Cyclops is a little out of sorts to be there for her. In space, the Starjammers (featuring one Carol Danvers) come to grips that they may not get Professor X safely back to Earth. The comic is mostly focused on Cyclops as he struggles with the need to lead the X-Men, but the fact that it would strain his relationship, and the possibility that the X-Men may no longer need his leadership. - Comixology link ![]() UNCANNY X-MEN (1963–2011) #211 Publisher: Marvel Writer: Chris Claremont Artists: John Romita Jr., Bret Blevins - Here, we have another memorable X-Men story arc; this time, it's the Mutant Massacre. This event focuses on the Morlocks — mutant outcasts who live in secrecy underground — as they are slaughtered in droves by the Marauders. The X-Men naturally spring to action, but the resulting encounter with the Marauders may prove to be costly. - Comixology link ![]() UNCANNY X-MEN (1963–2011) #266 Publisher: Marvel Writer: Chris Claremont Artists: Mike Collins, Josef Rubinstein - Another landmark issue here, as this is the comic where eventual fan favorite Gambit makes his debut. He makes his entrance as Storm battles the Shadow King in a mansion he intended to steal from, and while he is certainly effective in the field, he has a long way to go until he earns Storm's trust. Gambit is such a beloved character, and it's cool to see where he got his start. - Comixology link The Uncanny X-Men has had many iconic tales in its decades-long history, and if you were paying attention in this post, you'll notice that one name has had a hand in most of these memorable stories: Chris Claremont. He is a legendary writer who was instrumental in elevating the X-Men to its status as one of the greatest comic books of all time, and created a plethora of now-beloved mutant characters who have become mainstays of the books ever since. He left an indelible mark in the comics industry, and while the X-Men have gone far since his time as the lead writer on the series, his legacy will (and should) be remembered for decades to come. PANEL OF THE WEEK: - end -
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