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X-Men: Blue & Gold - Mutant Genesis Omnibus
The X-Men's blockbuster 90s era is one of the most beloved and monumental in the medium's history, and this omnibus collects it from the beginning! The original X-Men have returned to the fold, and the roster is bigger than ever - all the better for an epic rematch with their archenemy, Magneto! Cyclops and Storm lead two separate field squads, with Scott taking charge of the Blue team and Ororo commanding the Gold. The Blues face threats including Omega Red, Mojo and - with a helping hand from Ghost Rider - the relentless Brood! The Golds meet the man called Bishop as he arrives from the future with a deadly secret! But when Stryfe's long-simmering plans for vengeance explode, Professor X hovers near death's door - and both X-Men teams, X-Factor and X-Force are pitted against one another in a maddening bid to avoid X-Cution! COLLECTING: X-MEN (1991) #1-16 and ANNUAL (1992) #1, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #281-297 and ANNUAL (1992) #16, GHOST RIDER (1990) #26-27, X-FACTOR (1986) #84-86, X-FORCE (1991) #16-18 and STRYFE'S STRIKE FILE #1 - and material from X-FACTOR ANNUAL #7, X-FORCE ANNUAL (1992) #1, MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) #89 and X-MEN: ODD MEN OUT.
1360 pages, Hardcover
Published September 30, 2025
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Chris Claremont
3,291 books899 followersChris Claremont is a writer of American comic books, best known for his 16-year (1975-1991) stint on Uncanny X-Men, during which the series became one of the comic book industry's most successful properties.
Claremont has written many stories for other publishers including the Star Trek Debt of Honor graphic novel, his creator-owned Sovereign Seven for DC Comics and Aliens vs Predator for Dark Horse Comics. He also wrote a few issues of the series WildC.A.T.s (volume 1, issues #10-13) at Image Comics, which introduced his creator-owned character, Huntsman.
Outside of comics, Claremont co-wrote the Chronicles of the Shadow War trilogy, Shadow Moon (1995), Shadow Dawn (1996), and Shadow Star (1999), with George Lucas. This trilogy continues the story of Elora Danan from the movie Willow. In the 1980s, he also wrote a science fiction trilogy about female starship pilot Nicole Shea, consisting of First Flight (1987), Grounded! (1991), and Sundowner (1994). Claremont was also a contributor to the Wild Cards anthology series.
Claremont has written many stories for other publishers including the Star Trek Debt of Honor graphic novel, his creator-owned Sovereign Seven for DC Comics and Aliens vs Predator for Dark Horse Comics. He also wrote a few issues of the series WildC.A.T.s (volume 1, issues #10-13) at Image Comics, which introduced his creator-owned character, Huntsman.
Outside of comics, Claremont co-wrote the Chronicles of the Shadow War trilogy, Shadow Moon (1995), Shadow Dawn (1996), and Shadow Star (1999), with George Lucas. This trilogy continues the story of Elora Danan from the movie Willow. In the 1980s, he also wrote a science fiction trilogy about female starship pilot Nicole Shea, consisting of First Flight (1987), Grounded! (1991), and Sundowner (1994). Claremont was also a contributor to the Wild Cards anthology series.
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March 6, 2026
I’ll be honest. This omnibus works heavy on nostalgia, and if we look at it with a sober, critical eye, it’s truly a mixed bag. It’s a real product of the ’90s with everything that comes with it. Even the parts that are great are great in a very ’90s way, and it’s still a step down from the Chris Claremont era of X-Men. That’s a very hard bar to clear, since that run is truly top-notch material. Even the opening issues written by Chris Claremont might feel confusing to a new reader, as they serve as the closing chapter of his decades long run.
Don’t get me wrong, though. I did enjoy the book, and the strong parts are genuinely strong. The arrival of Bishop, the return of Colossus’ brother, the confrontation with the Morlocks, and even the crossover with Ghost Rider. It’s all solid, honest-to-goodness action, of course, as I mentioned, very ’90s. Which means huge muscles, tons of weapons, and plenty of pouches are absolutely mandatory. :D
However, the weak parts are truly awful. I’m mainly talking about the Mojoverse stories roughly in the middle of the book. Personally, I’ve never met anyone who looked at a comic cover and thought, “A Mojoverse story! Awesome! I need that.” These stories are extremely weak, and the whole angle of social satire was already exhausted with the very first Mojo story. Repeating that same angle over and over again is incredibly tiresome. I honestly don’t know why Marvel Comics keeps returning to this world and this character. In this omnibus we have to endure not one, but two Mojoverse stories. Uuugh… Getting through them feels like an annoying chore and leaves a bad taste in your mouth.
On the other hand, the strongest part of the omnibus is its ending and the excellent X-crossover X-Cutioner’s Song. Once again, the ’90s at their biggest and most spectacular. Tons of action, twists, and the planting of seeds for a major revelation that would later permanently change X-lore. Without spoiling too much: an assassination attempt is made on Professor X, and all the X-teams are searching for the suspect. But will everything be as it first seems? Throughout the story we get a showcase of a huge number of X-characters, both heroes and villains, and it’s genuinely fun reading.
The art side is also extremely strong. We get Jim Lee in his pre-Image era, and it’s a joy to look at his work. We also get to see the early career beginnings of Greg Capullo, which really pleased me as a fan of his. Add several other strong artistic names and the visual side of this book is a true feast for the eyes.
Despite my fairly critical first paragraph, I did enjoy the book and I rate it positively. What drags it down are the weaker sections, which are really very weak. But if you love the X-Men and ’90s superhero comics with everything that comes with them, you’ll likely be satisfied.
Don’t get me wrong, though. I did enjoy the book, and the strong parts are genuinely strong. The arrival of Bishop, the return of Colossus’ brother, the confrontation with the Morlocks, and even the crossover with Ghost Rider. It’s all solid, honest-to-goodness action, of course, as I mentioned, very ’90s. Which means huge muscles, tons of weapons, and plenty of pouches are absolutely mandatory. :D
However, the weak parts are truly awful. I’m mainly talking about the Mojoverse stories roughly in the middle of the book. Personally, I’ve never met anyone who looked at a comic cover and thought, “A Mojoverse story! Awesome! I need that.” These stories are extremely weak, and the whole angle of social satire was already exhausted with the very first Mojo story. Repeating that same angle over and over again is incredibly tiresome. I honestly don’t know why Marvel Comics keeps returning to this world and this character. In this omnibus we have to endure not one, but two Mojoverse stories. Uuugh… Getting through them feels like an annoying chore and leaves a bad taste in your mouth.
On the other hand, the strongest part of the omnibus is its ending and the excellent X-crossover X-Cutioner’s Song. Once again, the ’90s at their biggest and most spectacular. Tons of action, twists, and the planting of seeds for a major revelation that would later permanently change X-lore. Without spoiling too much: an assassination attempt is made on Professor X, and all the X-teams are searching for the suspect. But will everything be as it first seems? Throughout the story we get a showcase of a huge number of X-characters, both heroes and villains, and it’s genuinely fun reading.
The art side is also extremely strong. We get Jim Lee in his pre-Image era, and it’s a joy to look at his work. We also get to see the early career beginnings of Greg Capullo, which really pleased me as a fan of his. Add several other strong artistic names and the visual side of this book is a true feast for the eyes.
Despite my fairly critical first paragraph, I did enjoy the book and I rate it positively. What drags it down are the weaker sections, which are really very weak. But if you love the X-Men and ’90s superhero comics with everything that comes with them, you’ll likely be satisfied.
March 22, 2026
I just wrapped up this massive brick of a book, and honestly, I’m pretty torn.
If you’re looking for an entry point into this iconic era, it’s a solid start, but the quality is all over the place. Let’s be real: you’re buying this for Jim Lee. His art is the absolute star of the show. It’s breathtaking at times and easily some of the best work of that decade. There were pages where I just had to stop and gush over the pencils before moving on. But as a story? It’s a total mixed bag. When it’s good, it’s great. I loved the stuff with Bishop showing up, the drama with Colossus’ brother, the Morlock confrontation, and, surprisingly, even the Ghost Rider crossover.
Then there are the parts that feel like a complete "please just get me through this" chapter. The Mojoverse arc, in particular, felt totally out of place here. Weirdly enough, the only reason I enjoyed those issues at all was that I just finished Dungeon Crawler Carl. Looking at Mojo’s "televised apocalypse" through that lens, knowing it was written way before Dinniman’s books, was actually a fun meta-perspective. Otherwise, it would’ve been a total miss.
At the end of the day, this Omnibus is pure nostalgia bait. It’s exactly what people in their 40s and 50s are looking for to relive the glory days. If you’re the type of reader who needs tight, consistent storytelling, this probably shouldn't be your first choice. But if you just want to stare at some of the most legendary X-Men art ever put to paper? Then yeah, definitely pick it up.
If you’re looking for an entry point into this iconic era, it’s a solid start, but the quality is all over the place. Let’s be real: you’re buying this for Jim Lee. His art is the absolute star of the show. It’s breathtaking at times and easily some of the best work of that decade. There were pages where I just had to stop and gush over the pencils before moving on. But as a story? It’s a total mixed bag. When it’s good, it’s great. I loved the stuff with Bishop showing up, the drama with Colossus’ brother, the Morlock confrontation, and, surprisingly, even the Ghost Rider crossover.
Then there are the parts that feel like a complete "please just get me through this" chapter. The Mojoverse arc, in particular, felt totally out of place here. Weirdly enough, the only reason I enjoyed those issues at all was that I just finished Dungeon Crawler Carl. Looking at Mojo’s "televised apocalypse" through that lens, knowing it was written way before Dinniman’s books, was actually a fun meta-perspective. Otherwise, it would’ve been a total miss.
At the end of the day, this Omnibus is pure nostalgia bait. It’s exactly what people in their 40s and 50s are looking for to relive the glory days. If you’re the type of reader who needs tight, consistent storytelling, this probably shouldn't be your first choice. But if you just want to stare at some of the most legendary X-Men art ever put to paper? Then yeah, definitely pick it up.
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October 4, 2025Omnibus de la etapa Blue y Gold de Claremont y Lee. Personajes y peleas pendientes.
December 2, 2025
Some of the middle parts are slow but the book ends strong on executioners song arc
March 22, 2026
Even though I knew of most of the stories here, it’s was still great reading them for myself for the first time
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