CELEBRATE 60 YEARS OF THE X-MEN
Dive into the history and creative legacy of Marvel’s mutants across six decades, from their beginnings as the Original Five to their present era in the Krakoan Age!
X-Men: 60th Anniversary
Meet the Original Five
In Uncanny X-Men (1981) #1
Telepath Charles Xavier accepts his first students! Driven by a dream of 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 issue #1—radical, fear-mongering Magneto.
New Decade, New Team
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!
Rise of the Dark Phoenix
In Uncanny X-Men (1981) #129
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. Read through issue #137.
X-Men Blue & Gold
In X-Men (1991) #1
The 90’s 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.
"E for Extinction"
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 bizarre vision that puts the “freak” in mutant. This series introduced a slew of unforgettable students that became mainstays.
Welcome to the Dawn 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.