START HERE: X-MEN
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
House of X
In House of X (2019) #1
Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman takes the reins of the X-Men universe! 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.
Powers of X
In Powers of X (2019) #1
Jonathan Hickman 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. Don't miss the next seminal moment in the history of the X-Men!
Dawn of X
In X-Men (2019) #1
Mutantkind has a sovereign homeland, and a whole new set of rules, in the kickoff issue to the Dawn of X lineup that expands on the world built in HOUSE OF X/POWERS OF X. Follow Cyclops' squad of hand-picked X-Men in this MU favorite.
New Kids on the Block
In X-Men (2021) #1
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 reteams with superstar artist Pepe Larraz to chart the course of the X-Men in a world of the Reign of X!
X-Men Disassembled
In Uncanny X-Men (2018) #1
Starting with a mysterious and tragic disappearance, the X-Men are drawn into what might be…their final adventure?! X-Fan favorite writers join forces on the flagship series that started it all! Start here and continue with Age of X-Man Alpha (2019) #1!
X-Men’s Debut
In Uncanny X-Men (1981) #1
Telepath Charles Xavier accepts his first students! Driven by a dream of universal equality, the X-Men come together to represent the peaceful coexistence between human and mutant. But Cyclops, Iceman, Angel, Beast and Marvel Girl encounter a very different philosophy in #1 – radical, fear-mongering Magneto.
Dark Phoenix Saga
In Uncanny X-Men (1981) #128
Chris Claremont and John Byrne deliver one of the most celebrated super hero arcs of all time. The psychic Phoenix force possesses original member Jean Grey…corrupting her with god-like power and eventually killing her. Read through #137.
Days of Future Past
In Uncanny X-Men (1981) #141
In a too-close-for comfort future, the X-Men and their dream have died. The current landscape is ruination and despair, where Sentinels enslave mutants and humanity is overrun. Read this classic time-twister through #142.
New Crew
In Giant-Size X-Men (1975) #1
Step aside, Original Five! From the ashes of a disastrous mission, Professor X recruits an international team: Wolverine, Storm, Thunderbird, Nightcrawler, Sunfire, Colossus and Banshee! This issue also marks the first appearance of Storm, Nightcrawler and Colossus!
X-Men ‘91
In X-Men (1991) #1
The 90s’ flagship X-series! Cyclops and Storm divide their forces into two squads, the Blue and Gold teams. A fantastic entry point, this series is praised as one of the most defining takes on the X-Men.
Age of Apocalypse
In Uncanny X-Men (1981) #320
Try this entire alt-universe saga as a Reading List! Xavier’s wildly empowered son Legion alters reality into a new world order where Apocalypse reigns supreme. We love the character designs of the dystopian X-Men!
X-Men by Whedon, Cassaday & Martin
In Astonishing X-Men (2004) #1
We can never get enough of the revamp title that ushered in a sleek, new age for the Children of the Atom. Writer Joss Whedon astonishes. Impactful, appealing, and perfect for new readers.
New X-Men by Morrison, Quitely & Townsend
In New X-Men (2001) #114
Those who delight in the odd, step right up. Industry legends Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely collaborate on a bizarro vision that puts the ‘freak’ in mutant. This series introduced a slew of unforgettable students that became mainstays.
New Mutants
In New Mutants (1983) #1
The second generation X-Men! A group of vastly powered teenagers, unique in personality, assembles under the tutelage of Professor X. Introducing Cannonball, Sunspot, Dani Moonstar, Wolfsbane and Karma!
Cable’s X-Force
In X-Force (1991) #1
Meet Cable’s commando crew! In this New Mutants spinoff, Nathan Summers takes off the kid gloves when leading the X-Men’s youngest members. A fan-favorite run!
Academy X
In New X-Men (2004) #1
This series reminds us of a John Hughes movie mixed with super heroics: a great blend of high drama and powers. Dani Moonstar and Emma Frost are among the veteran X-Men asked to teach the next class. Some students are willing to embrace the challenges of mutantdom, others not so much.
House of M (2005) #1
In House of M (2005) #1
Try this event as a Reading List! With three little words, Scarlet Witch forever changes the Marvel landscape, eliminating 90% of the mutant populace, (after throwing the world into her dizzying counter-reality).
Multiple Man’s X-Factor
In X-Factor (2005) #1
You’ll want to binge this soapy series starring the X-Men’s misfits and renegades! Jamie Madrox, Multiple Man, opens a mutant detective agency in the aftermath to House of M. Writer Peter David excels with this cast of characters.
Genesis to Revelations
In X-Men Legacy (2008) #208
After taking a bullet to the skull (see: Messiah Complex Reading List), Professor Xavier’s consciousness is kick started so that he may tie up all loose ends from his past. Phenomenal storytelling makes this the ultimate tale of redemption. Read through #220 when Rogue becomes series headliner!
Angels & Demons
In X-Force (2008) #1
Cyclops asks Wolverine to assemble an illicit kill crew to handle tasks too gritty for the X-Men. Dark and utterly savage, this series is a great place to dive in if you’re looking for gore and pulp action.
Mutant Vs. Vampire
In X-Men (2010) #1
Vampires from around the globe are descending en masse to San Francisco, staking a brutal claim for the patch of land the X-Men now call their home!
Wolverine’s X-Men
In Wolverine & the X-Men (2011) #1
In this oddball series by writer Jason Aaron, Wolverine splits off from Scott Summers and bands together with Kitty Pryde to establish the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning in Westchester, New York. A back-to-basics beginning!
Sinister World
In Uncanny X-Men (2011) #1
Now divided into two factions, Cyclops leads his supporting X-Men into conflict with Mister Sinister. And this newly resurrected Essex is creepier than ever!
Legion
In X-Men Legacy (2012) #1
David Haller is Legion, a telekinetic and psychic who can conjure any one of his split personalities into a super powered reality. Here, the oft-troubled son of Xavier seeks to restore his father’s legacy…along with his army.
Legion: Trauma
In Legion (2018) #1
A mind-bending head case from the brains of Peter Milligan and Wilfredo Torres! Legion seeks help from renowned psychotherapist Hannah Jones to delve into his fractured mind to fight his darkest personality. But the doctor brings her own demons with her...
Avengers Vs. X-Men
In Avengers Vs. X-Men (2012) #1
The reemergence of the Phoenix Force catalyzes a war between two of Marvel’s mightiest factions! Don’t miss this Blockbuster event, available as a Reading List!
De-aged X-Men
In All-New X-Men (2012) #1
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?
XX-Men
In X-Men (2013) #1
Storm leads a team of famously formidable females: Rogue, Jubilee, Psylocke, Kitty Pryde and Rachel Summers, to take on an alien invasion and an eons-spanning war!
The New Revolution
In Uncanny X-Men (2013) #1
Cyclops ushers in a new Mutant Age, this time co-leading the X-Men with Magneto, Emma Frost and Magik. Their primary mission? To find and save new mutants before the feds get them first.
Kitty Pryde’s X-Men
In X-Men: Gold (2017) #1
A new beginning for the strangest heroes of all! All grown up and renewed in purpose, Kitty Pryde assembles a squad of the most iconic X-Men to fight at her side! The team’s new HQ? New York City’s Central Park!
Original Five’s X-Men
In X-Men: Blue (2017) #1
After the world-shaking events of IVX, (available as a Reading List!), the original five X-Men regroup to bring mutant criminals to justice and restore their heroic sheen. But with a new leader in Jean Grey and a new mentor in their “arch-frenemy” Magneto, will old rivalries tear these heroes apart?
Jean Grey’s X-Men
In X-Men: Red (2018) #1
Returned to a world she doesn’t recognize, the X-Men’s First Lady gathers an unlikely squad to combat the reemergence of a Sentinel program. Nightcrawler, Namor, All-New Wolverine, Honey Badger, (and later Gambit), must prevent the seeds of hate from reaping what they sow!