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X-Men: Fatal Attractions Omnibus John Romita Jr. Cover [New Printing]
Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963) #298-305, #315 And Annual #17; X-Factor (1986) #87-92; X-Men Unlimited (1993) #1-2; X-Force (1991) #25; X-Men (1991) #25; Wolverine (1988) #75 and Excalibur (1988) #71.
As Magneto's Acolytes amp up their attacks on humanity, the X-teams join forces to put an end to their mad crusade once and for all. But when a mysterious disease begins creeping through the mutant community, claiming the lives of hated foe and dear friend alike, which X-Man will buckle under the strain? Matters come to a head in the most shocking way possible, culminating in a life-changing attack on Wolverine - and a showdown between Professor X and Magneto that must be seen to be believed!
As Magneto's Acolytes amp up their attacks on humanity, the X-teams join forces to put an end to their mad crusade once and for all. But when a mysterious disease begins creeping through the mutant community, claiming the lives of hated foe and dear friend alike, which X-Man will buckle under the strain? Matters come to a head in the most shocking way possible, culminating in a life-changing attack on Wolverine - and a showdown between Professor X and Magneto that must be seen to be believed!
816 pages, Hardcover
Published March 18, 2025
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Scott Lobdell
1,620 books230 followersScott Lobdell (born 1960) is an American comic book writer.
He is mostly known for his work throughout the 1990s on Marvel Comics' X-Men-related titles specifically Uncanny X-Men, the main title itself, and the spin-off series that he conceived with artist Chris Bachalo, Generation X. Generation X focused on a number of young mutant students who attempted to become superheroes in their own right at a separate school with the guidance of veteran X-related characters Banshee and Emma Frost. He also had writing stints on Marvel's Fantastic Four, Alpha Flight, and The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix mini-series with artist Gene Ha. He wrote the script to Stan Lee's Mosaic and an upcoming film from POW Entertainment featuring Ringo Starr. He also participated in the Marvel Comics and Image Comics (from Jim Lee's WildStorm) crossover mini-series WildC.A.T.s/X-Men.
He is mostly known for his work throughout the 1990s on Marvel Comics' X-Men-related titles specifically Uncanny X-Men, the main title itself, and the spin-off series that he conceived with artist Chris Bachalo, Generation X. Generation X focused on a number of young mutant students who attempted to become superheroes in their own right at a separate school with the guidance of veteran X-related characters Banshee and Emma Frost. He also had writing stints on Marvel's Fantastic Four, Alpha Flight, and The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix mini-series with artist Gene Ha. He wrote the script to Stan Lee's Mosaic and an upcoming film from POW Entertainment featuring Ringo Starr. He also participated in the Marvel Comics and Image Comics (from Jim Lee's WildStorm) crossover mini-series WildC.A.T.s/X-Men.
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September 1, 2025
A part of me wants to four star this, but I realize that comes more from experience outside of the pages rather than in.
This omni collects more of the Uncanny and X-Factor issues that lead into the Fatal Attractions event than the trade does. It does make it a more cohesive read, though you'll still have the invasion of X-Force and Excalibur.
Lobdell gets a lot of flack for his 90s X-Men. But in all honesty, I think Lobdell does a decent job steering this ship post-Claremont. He doesn't trod new ground, which means the longer he's on the title the more it becomes stale and stagnant, but there's honestly good bits. You pick up one of his books and you feel like you're hanging out with your old friends. I generally prefer his scribing over Nicieza on the main two titles. Nicieza shines more on the secondaries.
The fun (sad?) thing about reading this in the year of our Lord 2025 is that this event was intended to mark the 30th anniversary of the X-Men's creation. Now we stand at 62 years... It is hard to believe this is actually earlier than the halfway point.
My review of the trade is a bit more extensive. And even better written, though a little silly on some of my artist comments.
This omni collects more of the Uncanny and X-Factor issues that lead into the Fatal Attractions event than the trade does. It does make it a more cohesive read, though you'll still have the invasion of X-Force and Excalibur.
Lobdell gets a lot of flack for his 90s X-Men. But in all honesty, I think Lobdell does a decent job steering this ship post-Claremont. He doesn't trod new ground, which means the longer he's on the title the more it becomes stale and stagnant, but there's honestly good bits. You pick up one of his books and you feel like you're hanging out with your old friends. I generally prefer his scribing over Nicieza on the main two titles. Nicieza shines more on the secondaries.
The fun (sad?) thing about reading this in the year of our Lord 2025 is that this event was intended to mark the 30th anniversary of the X-Men's creation. Now we stand at 62 years... It is hard to believe this is actually earlier than the halfway point.
My review of the trade is a bit more extensive. And even better written, though a little silly on some of my artist comments.
April 27, 2025
Wow, 90’s X-Men, it’s been a while. There’s some really good in here, and some really bad. The multiple X-Factor issues that double-dip with X-Factor by PAD vol 1 are annoying, and I was more of a fan of the “blue” team than the “gold” one, and there are no blue issues here other than Part 4 of the actual Fatal Attractions event. The event itself is still really good, but the other stuff padding out the page count wasn’t all stellar
July 26, 2025
Cool artwork, cool characters, lots of coolness. I didn’t know half of these characters but still wanna know more about X Factor
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