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House of X | Powers of X

Jonathan Hickman teams up with Pepe Larraz and R.B. Silva to bring you the next big X-event!

Take a look back at the origins of the X-Men and the creative teams that transformed them into a pop culture behemoth for the modern era.

Read HOUSE OF X and POWERS OF X this July.

The History of the X-Men: GIANT SIZE X-MEN | Seminal Moments: Part 1

Travel back to 1991 and the release of X-MEN #1 by Chris Claremont and Jim Lee, a comic book that changed the industry and introduced a whole new generation to Marvel Comics.

Read HOUSE OF X and POWERS OF X this July.

The History of the X-Men: The 90s | Seminal Moments: Part 2

The creative team behind the 1995 event "Age of Apocalypse" reflects on the audacity of the story and how X-Men fans reacted to the event.

Read HOUSE OF X and POWERS OF X this July.

The History of the X-Men: Age of Apocalypse | Seminal Moments: Part 3

Writers and editors at Marvel look back at Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's definitive X-Men run with 2001's NEW X-MEN.

The History of the X-Men: NEW X-MEN | Seminal Moments: Part 4

The next seminal moment in the ongoing history of the X-Men is almost here: HOUSE OF X and POWERS OF X by Jonathan Hickman will be available July 2019.

The Future of the X-Men: Jonathan Hickman's X-Men | Seminal Moments: Part 5

As the next seminal moment in&nbsp;X-Men history begins with&nbsp;House&nbsp;of&nbsp;X&nbsp;and Powers&nbsp;of&nbsp;X, available in July, we’re taking a look at the comic books that helped forge the legacy&nbsp;of&nbsp;Marvel’s merry mutants. Watch as some&nbsp;of&nbsp;Marvel’s top comic creators look back and share their memories&nbsp;of&nbsp;the most influential moments that redefined and reignited the&nbsp;X-Men, leading to bold new directions that drew in generations&nbsp;of&nbsp;fans around the world.

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Jonathan Hickman, writer of HOUSE OF X, talks about how The Age of Apocalypse changed the history of X-Men. 

X-Men Seminal Moments: Jonathan Hickman and The Age of Apocalypse

Adam Kubert, artist of CAPTAIN AMERICA, looks back at the iconic imagery and incredible creative team behind the 90s run of X-MEN.

X-Men Seminal Moments: Adam Kubert and the 90s X-MEN

SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN writer Gerry Duggan on how curating a local comic book shops drew him into the world of the X-Men.

X-Men Seminal Moments: Gerry Duggan on GIANT SIZE X-MEN

Al Ewing, writer of THE IMMORTAL HULK, talks about the audacious energy and art of NEW X-MEN by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely in the early 2000s. 

X-Men Seminal Moments: Al Ewing and NEW X-MEN

Writer Mark Waid reflects on the audacity of THE AGE OF APOCALYPSE in the 1990s, and how the fans reacted to the event.

X-Men Seminal Moments: Mark Waid and The Age of Apocalypse

Matthew Rosenberg, writer of UNCANNY X-MEN, talks about the generational shift of the 90s X-MEN and its unflinching bombast.

X-Men Seminal Moments: Matt Rosenberg and 90s X-MEN

Jason Aaron, writer of WAR OF THE REALMS and THOR, talks about the long lasting impact of GIANT-SIZE X-MEN on both his own life and on comic books at large.

X-Men Seminal Moments: Jason Aaron and GIANT-SIZE X-MEN

FACE THE FUTURE. Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (SECRET WARS, AVENGERS, FANTASTIC FOUR) takes the reins of the X-Men universe! Since the release of Uncanny X-Men #1, there have been four seminal moments in the history of the X-Men. Giant-Sized X-Men. X-Men. Age of Apocalypse. New X-Men. Four iconic series that introduced a new era for Marvel's mutants and revolutionized the X-Men. In House of X, Charles Xavier reveals his master plan for mutantkind…one that will bring mutants out of the shadow of mankind and into the light once more.

House of X (2019) #1

FEAR THE FUTURE. Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (INFINTY, NEW AVENGERS, FF) continues his revolutionary new direction for the X-Men. Intertwining with HOUSE OF X, POWERS OF X reveals the secret past, present and future of mutantkind, changing the way you look at every X-Men story before and after. You do not want to miss the next seminal moment in the history of the X-Men!

Powers of X (2019) #1

DAWN OF X! The X-Men find themselves in a whole new world of possibility… and things have never been better! Jonathan Hickman (HOUSE OF X, POWERS OF X, SECRET WARS) and superstar artist Leinil Yu (NEW AVENGERS, CAPTAIN AMERICA) reveal the saga of Cyclops and his hand-picked squad of mutant powerhouses!

X-Men (2019) #1

THESE X-MEN ARE... FEARLESS! The heroes of Krakoa are here to save the planet! Things might be complicated between the nation of Krakoa and the rest of the world, but to the X-MEN, things are simple — you do what’s right, you protect those who need protecting and you save the world we all share. Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Sunfire, Rogue, Wolverine, Synch and Polaris are the chosen champions of mutantkind, and they will not shrink from any battle for their home planet. Writer Gerry Duggan (MARAUDERS, DEADPOOL, UNCANNY AVENGERS) reteams with superstar artist Pepe Larraz (HOUSE OF X, X OF SWORDS, UNCANNY AVENGERS) to chart the course of the X-Men in a world of the Reign of X!

X-Men (2021) #1

THE CHILDREN OF THE ATOM ARE BACK! New ongoing series kicking off with a 10-part weekly epic, the flagship X-Men series that started it all is back and better than ever! Starting with a mysterious and tragic disappearance, the X-Men are drawn into what might be…their final adventure?! X-Fan favorite writers Ed Brisson (EXTERMINATION), Matthew Rosenberg (PHOENIX RESURRECTION) and Kelly Thompson (MR. & MRS. X) and all-star artists Mahmud Asrar (X-MEN RED), R.B. Silva (X-MEN BLUE), Yildiray Cinar (WEAPON X) and Pere Pérez (ROGUE AND GAMBIT) join forces to bring you…X-MEN DISASSEMBLED?!

Uncanny X-Men (2018) #1

This is where it all began.  It's the X-Men vs. the Master of Magnetism!  The legendary  art of Jack Kirby's cover harks back to a more simple time for the masked mutants and belies the difficult and complicated future that is to come.

Uncanny X-Men (1981) #1

Proteus has taken Moira hostage while the X-Men wage their final assault-this time, with designs on taking the evil mutant down for good. Will the combined might of the X-Men be enough to defeat Proteus and save Moira?

Uncanny X-Men (1981) #128

Old man Wolverine? Adult Kitty Pryde? Dead and captured X-Men? John Byrne spun fans around with this terrifying and captivating cover.

Uncanny X-Men (1981) #141

The First Appearance of Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Thunderbird and the living island Krakoa!  Plus, in this very issue Wolverine joins the X-Men!  Deadly Genesis introduces an All-New, All-Different team of X-Men who must rescue the original team of X-Men!

Giant-Size X-Men (1975) #1

It's Xavier's X-Men vs. Magneto, the Master of Magnetism!  The X-Men's oldest enemy is back and it's going to take everyone the X-Men have to bring him down. This huge gatefold cover by Jim Lee promises that the battle is going to be epic.

X-Men (1991) #1

While battling Legion in the Negev Desert, the X-Men are transported back in time!

Uncanny X-Men (1981) #320

Expectations for Joss Whedon and John Cassaday's first X-Men issue were high. Really high. Luckily, they nailed it, hitting all the classic X-Men beats, yet giving Marvel's Merry Mutants a solid update.

Astonishing X-Men (2004) #1

E For Extinction Part 1 (of 3) Sixteen million mutants dead - and that's just the beginning! The destruction of Genosha is just the beginning of a new era for the X-Men.

New X-Men (2001) #114

The Premiere Issue of the First Ongoing New Mutants series, celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the mutant team!  A new team of young mutants is initiated into Professor Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters! Their first trial: the Danger Room!

New Mutants (1983) #1

Featured Characters: Black Tom, Boom Boom, Boomer, Cable, Cannonball, Deadpool, Domino, Feral, Forearm, GW Bridge, Nick Fury, Reaper, Shatterstar, Stryfe, Sunspot, Warpath, Wildside, X-Force, X-Men

X-Force (1991) #1

"CHOOSING SIDES" PART 1 (OF 5) For the young mutants at the Xavier Institute, life will never be the same! The children at the X-Mansion thought they had it tough when Professor X was running things - but now that X-Men Cyclops and Emma Frost have taken over the reins of the school, they're wishing for the simpler times of yesterday! Codenames, school-issued uniforms and mandatory training sessions in the Danger Room are just a few of the changes being implemented around the Institute - but when the entire student body is forced to divide itself up into small squads and "choose sides," Xavier's will never be the same again!

New X-Men (2004) #1

THE MARVEL EVENT OF THE DECADE IS HERE!! The Avengers and the X-Men are faced with a common foe that becomes their greatest threat: Wanda Maximoff! The Scarlet Witch is out of control and the fate of the entire world is in her hands. Will Magneto help his daughter or use her powers to his own benefit? Starring the Astonishing X-Men and the New Avengers!! You know how sometimes you hear the phrase: AND NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN? Well, this time believe it, buster!! NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! 32 PGS./T+ Suggested for Teens and Up ...$2.99 please note: Each issue of House of M will have a special variant cover

House of M (2005) #1

In the fallout from HOUSE OF M and following last year's surprise hit film-noir series--MADROX, a new mutant team is forged! X-FACTOR is an investigative mutant agency including Madrox-the Multiple Man, Guido-the Strong Guy, Wolfsbane-the shape-shifter, Siryn-the chorus girl, Rictor-the living earthquake, and GENERATION X's Monet-the pompous witch. Drawn together in the heart of District X, this rag-tag band of heroes has a lot of answers to find, and fast!  BONUS: A key player from HOUSE OF M will play a major roll in X-FACTOR! (No, it's not Wolverine-sigh)

X-Factor (2005) #1

"LEGACY" CLASSIFIED UNTIL THE END OF MESSIAH COMPLEX. Rated A...$2.99

X-Men Legacy (2008) #208

"ANGELS AND DEMONS" Part 1 (of 6)  There are lines that the X-Men have sworn never to cross. But after the shocking events of "Messiah Complex," Cyclops realizes that some enemies need to be dealt with permanently... and the X-Men can never know about it. Enter WOLVERINE, WARPATH, X-23 and WOLFSBANE...X-FORCE. Parental Advisory ...$2.99

X-Force (2008) #1

"MUTANTS VERSUS VAMPIRES," PART 1
When a suicide bomber strikes in downtown San Francisco, it gets the immediate attention of the X-Men.  But this is not your garden variety terrorist - and he's not acting alone.  Vampires from around the globe are descending en masse on the City by the Bay, staking a brutal claim for the patch of land the X-Men call their home.  What is their agenda?  Who is their mysterious leader?  The X-Men are about to find out, as they brace themselves for a war of the species that will wrack the Marvel Universe.
40 PGS./Rated T  ...$3.99

X-Men (2010) #1

Wolverine has taken one half of the X-Men back to Westchester to start over again. SCHISM tore them apart, but can Wolverine lead the new Children of the Atom into the future?

Wolverine & the X-Men (2011) #1

What is to become of the mutants who side with Cyclops after the big split? And what does it have to do with the resurrected Mister Sinister?

Uncanny X-Men (2011) #1

Marvel NOW! spotlights Legion- the most unstable mutant in the world and Professor Charles Xavier's son! Legion has reshaped the universe and killed gods?now, in the wake of AVX, he must conquer his demons and embrace his father's legacy!

X-Men Legacy (2012) #1

Trauma Part 1. A mind-bending X-Men tale from the brains of Peter Milligan (X-Statix, Shade the Changing Man) and Wilfredo Torres (Moon Knight, Black Panther)! David Haller, the son of Professor Charles Xavier, has always had trouble containing the multiple personalities in his mind. And with each personality, comes a wild and dangerous mutant power. But now, a terrifying new personality is threatening to absorb these powers and take over David’s mind and body. In a desperate attempt to save himself, David seeks out the help of renowned young psychotherapist Hannah Jones to delve into his fractured mind and fight back this dark personality. But unknown to Legion….Dr Jones brings her own demons with her...

Legion (2018) #1

&bull; It&rsquo;s No Longer Coming&mdash;It&rsquo;s Here!
&bull; Does The Return Of The Phoenix To Earth Signal The Rebirth Of The Mutant Species? That&rsquo;s What The X-Men Believe! 
&bull; Unfortunately, The Avengers Are Convinced That Its Coming Will Mean The End Of All Life On Earth!
&bull; The Stage Is Set For The Ultimate Marvel Showdown In This Oversized First Issue!

Avengers Vs. X-Men (2012) #1

Marvel Now! The five original X-Men have been plucked from yesteryear and sent to the present. How will they deal with the current state of Xavier's dream, and how will today's X-Men cope with facing their former selves?

All-New X-Men (2012) #1

Because you demanded it! The X-Women finally get their own book, from critically acclaimed superstars Brian Wood (X-MEN, ULTIMATE X-MEN, DMZ, The Massive) and Olivier Coipel (AVX, HOUSE OF M, THOR)! An old enemy shows up at the X-Men's door, seeking asylum from an ancient evil come back to earth. Meanwhile, Jubilee has come home, and she's brought with her an orphaned baby who might hold the key to the earth's survival?or its destruction. Against a backdrop of what seems like an alien invasion and an eons-spanning war between brother and sister, Storm steps up and puts together a team to protect the child and stop a new threat that could destroy all life on earth!

X-Men (2013) #1

The true flagship book of the X-Men returns. In the wake of the Phoenix, the world has changed and is torn on exactly what Cyclops and his team of X-Men are - visionary revolutionaries or dangerous terrorists? Whatever the truth, Cyclops, Emma Frost, Magneto, and Magik are out in the world gathering up new mutants and redefining the name UNCANNY X-MEN.

Uncanny X-Men (2013) #1

FROM THE ASHES OF INHUMANS VS X-MEN, AN ALL-NEW TEAM OF X-MEN RISES! Xavier’s dream comes full circle as KITTY PRYDE takes the reins and assembles a squad of the most iconic X-Men to fight at her side. STORM. COLOSSUS. NIGHTCRAWLER. OLD MAN LOGAN. PRESTIGE. They are X-MEN GOLD! And they’re on a mission to be Earth’s finest heroes, even when that means defending those who hate and fear them. Brought to you by an all-star creative team of Marc Guggenheim (X-MEN, S.H.I.E.L.D., television’s Arrow) and Ardian Syaf (BATGIRL, SUPERMAN/BATMAN, BRIGHTEST DAY), a new beginning for the strangest heroes of all starts here!

X-Men: Gold (2017) #1

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New to comics or looking to read up on the Children of the Atom? Try one of these introductory series or story arcs, recommended by the Marvel Unlimited team!

Start Here: X-Men

Featured Characters: Archangel, Banshee, Colossus, Cyclops, Havok, Jean Grey, Lilandra, Magneto, Mastermind, Nightcrawler, Polaris, Proteus, Storm, Wolverine, X-Men

Uncanny X-Men (1981) #125

Featured Characters: Banshee, Colossus, Cyclops, Havok, Jean Grey, Nightcrawler, Polaris, Storm, Wolverine, X-Men

Uncanny X-Men (1981) #129

Cyclops learns that Corsair is his father, but there's no time for a family reunion as the Brood arrive.

Uncanny X-Men (1981) #155

As Kitty Pryde tries to make her way back onto the X-Men's roster, Wolverine prepares to do just the opposite. Meanwhile, the Summers men head off on a family-only trip and run into someone unexpected...

Uncanny X-Men (1981) #168

When Angel goes missing in the catacombs beneath New York City, the X-Men head to investigate. Soon they discover the Morlocks are behind the abduction, but at that point they may already be too late...

Uncanny X-Men (1981) #169

The moment the X-Men arrive in Japan for Wolverine's wedding, a fight breaks out between Yukio and the Silver Samurai! The X-Men set out to see what the fuss is all about.

Uncanny X-Men (1981) #172

Now powerless and depressed, Storm is taken in by the mutant Forge, who tries to alleviate her anguish. Meanwhile, Dr. Valerie Cooper is attacked by Dire Wraiths!

Uncanny X-Men (1981) #186

Uncanny X-Men (1981) #200

Uncanny X-Men (1981) #205

Introducing the X-Man known as Gambit! After attempting to steal some precious paintings, a young Storm falls into The Shadow King's trap. A mysterious and charismatic mutant thief comes to her aid while pulling the same heist. But who is this new mutant on the scene? And will Storm be able to trust him in their escape?

Uncanny X-Men (1981) #266

Featured Characters: Adam Warlock, Banshee, Cannonball, Gambit, Havok, Rictor, Storm, Sunspot, X-Men

Uncanny X-Men (1981) #270

After the deaths of Beef and Jetstream, the X-Men duke it out with Trevor Fitzroy.

Uncanny X-Men (1981) #281

Featured Characters: Archangel, Banshee (Theresa Rourke), Beast, Bishop, Boomer, Cable, Colossus, Cyclops, Famine, Gambit, Iceman, Professor X, Quicksilver, Rictor, Rogue, Storm, Sunspot, War (Abraham Kieros), Warpath, X-Men

Uncanny X-Men (1981) #294

Uncanny X-Men (1981) #350

"THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SHI'AR EMPIRE" Part 1! A brand new era for the Uncanny X-Men begins here! Fresh off X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS, Ed Brubaker takes the helm of Marvel's mighty mutants. Billy Tan joins Ed for a story that won't just affect earth, but will rock the foundations of the entire galaxy! Vulcan is out for revenge and has his sites set on the Shi'Ar Empire! Get ready for the ride of your life! A perfect starting point for any new reader! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

Uncanny X-Men (1981) #475

The X-Men are the Children of the Atom-young men and women with extraordinary abilities led by the mutant telepath Charles Xavier. Even in a world where Homo Sapiens hate and fear them, the X-Men stand together as protectors of humanity and mutantkind alike. Check out these great entry points into one of comics' most celebrated series - Uncanny X-Men!

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