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Uncanny X-Men (1963) #273-277
X-Men: Crossroads
When X-Men #1 first appeared in the fall of 1991 it shook comicdom to its core. This is a classic collection of the earliest issues of X-Men, introducing many of the characters and themes that continue today. Color illustrations throughout.
Uncanny X-Men (1963) #273-277
Uncanny X-Men (1963) #273-277
128 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1998
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Chris Claremont
3,278 books888 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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October 7, 2021
Professor X as a space knight, Magneto as a savage land warrior, and more X-Craziness in this one folks.
So this volume is one of those examples of how crazy the storylines could get back in the 90's era of X-Men. There are two different situations occurring at once, and they aren't really connected except by the fact that they involve members of the same X-Men team.
The first is Magneto and Rouge, along with Ka-Zar, fighting a Polaris type villain in the Savage Land - with the help of Nick Fury and Shield. I actually liked the characterization of Magneto in this one as he does indulge in a bit of melodramatic self reflection that was a bit "exposition-y" but gives a good indication of who he is and why he does what he does. However the constant flip flopping of Magneto from villain to hero and back again is in full effect as he is now turning back to the dark side after leading the X-Men for a few issues. The villain is way over the top, the story is conveniently wrapped up, and it all feels frivolous except for the part explaining how/why Magneto is going back to his old ways.
Next is a story where the rest of the X-Team are transported across the galaxy to help Deathbird, who knows that her sister Lilandra and Xavier are prisoners of the Skrulls, who are now impersonating their captives, powers and all. They eventually figure out what is happening and stop it, but to get to that point, its a wild adventure of aliens, Shi'ar battles, alien goo, and a lot of dialogue and exposition.
It's all drawn by Jim Lee for the most part, so the volume definitely has that going for it. The Jim Lee art from the 90's X-Men gave me nostalgic feelings of goodness, and to see it in full effect here is certainly fun and visually a treat.
Overall, a crazy storyline - but with some good art, I would recommend this for die hard X-Men fans only.
So this volume is one of those examples of how crazy the storylines could get back in the 90's era of X-Men. There are two different situations occurring at once, and they aren't really connected except by the fact that they involve members of the same X-Men team.
The first is Magneto and Rouge, along with Ka-Zar, fighting a Polaris type villain in the Savage Land - with the help of Nick Fury and Shield. I actually liked the characterization of Magneto in this one as he does indulge in a bit of melodramatic self reflection that was a bit "exposition-y" but gives a good indication of who he is and why he does what he does. However the constant flip flopping of Magneto from villain to hero and back again is in full effect as he is now turning back to the dark side after leading the X-Men for a few issues. The villain is way over the top, the story is conveniently wrapped up, and it all feels frivolous except for the part explaining how/why Magneto is going back to his old ways.
Next is a story where the rest of the X-Team are transported across the galaxy to help Deathbird, who knows that her sister Lilandra and Xavier are prisoners of the Skrulls, who are now impersonating their captives, powers and all. They eventually figure out what is happening and stop it, but to get to that point, its a wild adventure of aliens, Shi'ar battles, alien goo, and a lot of dialogue and exposition.
It's all drawn by Jim Lee for the most part, so the volume definitely has that going for it. The Jim Lee art from the 90's X-Men gave me nostalgic feelings of goodness, and to see it in full effect here is certainly fun and visually a treat.
Overall, a crazy storyline - but with some good art, I would recommend this for die hard X-Men fans only.
March 28, 2020
Gems include ‘Too Many Mutants!’ & the ‘Free Charley’ 3parter
January 8, 2014
Nice crisp and posey 90s superhero art but Claremont has dropped the ball and produces way too much words and forgets the plot.
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October 3, 2011Another favorite book from when I was a kid. Solid action, dialogue and horror. This is what XMEN is all about. Warning:Contains brief nudity ( Wolverine's Hairy butt) and mild sexual situations.
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