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The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus
The X-Men Omnibus, Vol. 1
In 1963, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced their latest costumed creations to the burgeoning Marvel Universe. Cyclops, the Beast, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl — and their leader, the mysteriously-named Professor X — were the X-Men…and little did anyone know that they would take the comic book business by storm! Lee and Kirby billed them “The Strangest Super-Heroes of All!” and while their mutant powers were certainly weird, the binding concept of this band of heroes — a group feared and hated for being different — was pure Marvel relevance, striking at the heart of the Civil Rights battles of the time. This Omnibus collects the earliest adventures of the X-Men as they encounter Magneto, the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, the Juggernaut, Ka-Zar of the Savage Land, the Sentinels, and many more of Marvel’s greatest heroes and villains!
COLLECTING: X-Men (1963) 1-31
COLLECTING: X-Men (1963) 1-31
776 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 1967
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Stan Lee
7,566 books2,334 followersStan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber) was an American writer, editor, creator of comic book superheroes, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.
With several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor as a superhero, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, The Inhumans, and many other characters, introducing complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. He subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation.
With several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor as a superhero, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, The Inhumans, and many other characters, introducing complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. He subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation.
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July 13, 2023
Another omnibus tackled. 1960s X-Men. Like all silver age or whatever comics, this one was no different. Outdated writing, old lingo, long winded, etc etc. But I didn’t buy this omnibus because I thought it had some award winning stories in it. I got it because the X-Men is my favorite team and I wanted to learn more about them and see their humble beginnings. Reading through all those older Avengers comics a few months back when the Beast started rolling wit them, he was always wise cracking with these big words, I was like man, Beast is a trip. But reading this book with the pre-blue Beast, I see where it came from. He was doing it back then also. It was cool seeing Scott and Jean’s early hints at a romance between them and seeing the team build camaraderie amongst themselves. Then you have all the first appearances like Magneto, Mastermind, Scarlet Witch, Quicksliver, Toad, The Blob, The Juggernaut, Banshee, and The Mimic. I thought it was funny how these young teenagers were just getting trained by Professor X for a little bit and then he’s like ok, I’m sending you to fight Magneto. Like damn, straight into the fire. Or how every time Professor X gave them time off, Iceman and Beast would go on their usual double date with Zelda and Vera only to have to run out on them because some threat would arise. 😂😂 Looking forward to volume 2.
January 11, 2022
I decided to go all the way with the X-men. I want to know everything from the very beginning. People talk a lot about jumping in points for comics and I'm the type of reader who needs to know everything so there was only one place to jump in; X-men issue 1, released in 1963.
It's silver age comics, so don't expect the stories to hide how silly they are like with today's comics. The stories are very upfront about their nature. Super bad guy has super evil plan, let's stop him and dump huge amounts of exposition text while we do it. It's very theatrical in a way, very verbose and over the top.
On the first 30 issues you get a lot of "firsts" as you might expect. First appearance of the X-Men, of course, first appearance of Magneto, first Blob, first Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, the Sentinels, Juggernaut, Banshee, Lucifer, Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch and others. There are very good stories in here, my favorites are:
X-Men first visit to the Savage Lands. "The Coming of Ka-Zar!" (#10)
An alien codenamed Stranger takes Magneto to a space zoo. "The Triumph of Magneto" (#11)
First appearance of Juggernaut and the Crimson Gem of Cyttorak. "The Origin of Professor X!" (#12)
The whole Sentinel saga starting with "Among Us Stalk... the Sentinels" #14, #15 and #16
Magneto's attempt to build a mutant clone army in "If Iceman Should Fail..!" #18
Prof. Xavier going solo to Lucifer's underground base in "I, Lucifer..." #20
Some times it gets repetitive and/or boring but looking back I can honestly tell it's well worth it. I created an attachment to the characters I wouldn't have if I just jumped these early issues.
It's silver age comics, so don't expect the stories to hide how silly they are like with today's comics. The stories are very upfront about their nature. Super bad guy has super evil plan, let's stop him and dump huge amounts of exposition text while we do it. It's very theatrical in a way, very verbose and over the top.
On the first 30 issues you get a lot of "firsts" as you might expect. First appearance of the X-Men, of course, first appearance of Magneto, first Blob, first Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, the Sentinels, Juggernaut, Banshee, Lucifer, Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch and others. There are very good stories in here, my favorites are:
X-Men first visit to the Savage Lands. "The Coming of Ka-Zar!" (#10)
An alien codenamed Stranger takes Magneto to a space zoo. "The Triumph of Magneto" (#11)
First appearance of Juggernaut and the Crimson Gem of Cyttorak. "The Origin of Professor X!" (#12)
The whole Sentinel saga starting with "Among Us Stalk... the Sentinels" #14, #15 and #16
Magneto's attempt to build a mutant clone army in "If Iceman Should Fail..!" #18
Prof. Xavier going solo to Lucifer's underground base in "I, Lucifer..." #20
Some times it gets repetitive and/or boring but looking back I can honestly tell it's well worth it. I created an attachment to the characters I wouldn't have if I just jumped these early issues.
May 16, 2015
I was THIS close to just giving it 2 stars. To just be honest and even tho I hated to do it. The fact is, it is very tedious to get thru. I can like Silver Age books. But this was rough at times. It's just best to skip to the Neal Adams tpb. And there's a one shot called X-Men: Mythos. Re tells the 1st issue. There's a series that's retells the 1st year! 'Prof X and the XMen' 1-18.
( not to mention the "First Class" series)
But there's just too much in this that's good.
2.5 stars if I could.
( not to mention the "First Class" series)
But there's just too much in this that's good.
2.5 stars if I could.
October 6, 2023
3.5 stars
March 18, 2024
There’s a reason everyone says to start with the Giant-Size revamp. The original team touches on the core idea that makes the X-Men great, but Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s A-Game is with the Fantastic Four during this era. There are a few good spots: some early Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, and the first Sentinels. Some of the Mimic stuff is fine, and the first appearance of Banshee is okay. The real standout is the Juggernaut two-parter, and it's definitely the main attraction here. Overall, there’s just not that much good stuff here.
X-Men #1 ⧫ 2.5 Stars “X-Men”
It’s a rough start, and it’s easy to see why this didn’t work. The powers are outlined, but the personalities aren’t there. Professor X mentions mutants being hated and feared, but the army seems fine with them. Magneto looks cool, but he’s just evil. Even Kirby’s art isn’t in top form. It’s rough.
X-Men #2 ⧫ 1.5 Stars “No One Can Stop the Vanisher!”
The X-Men hint at their personalities, but otherwise, it’s more competing for Jean Grey while a fourth rate Spider-Man mod story happens. It’s so weird to see the X-Men working with the military and fighting crime. This is also the first of many Professor deus-X machinas. This formula will be repeated literally in the next issue.
X-Men #3 ⧫ 2.5 Stars “Beware of the Blob!”
Essentially a better version of the previous story because at least the Blob is slightly interesting, and the ending is somewhat tragic. Also, the Blob is a mainstay character. The heroes are also getting more distinct. The biggest problem is the X-Men fighting a circus… It’s weird and nonsensical. Also, Professor X sees Cyclops as the strongest on the team at this point. Hilarious given that in thirty years Cyclops definitely isn’t in the top 50% most powerful in the room in that scene! Anyway, this is a modest step back up.
X-Men #4 ⧫ 3.5 Stars “The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants!”
The first really good issue of the series. Not great, but good. The contrast of the X-Men with the Brotherhood adds some needed characterization. The fact that Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch are honorable adds to the book. The ending cliffhanger is solid, breaking the trend of the last few issues. There is some weirdness with how fast Magneto takes over a country, but it’s another step up.
X-Men #5 ⧫ 4 Stars “Trapped: One X-Man”
This is a really great action issue. It has the drama from the previous issues, and the X-Men adapting to an unexpected surprise. Then, a trap, and a chase, and another trap occur in quick succession. Asteroid M is always cool, and I’m glad it has a memorable first appearance. There are a few things, like Magneto being desperate to find the hidden Xavier Mansion that seem questionable given later context, but this is easily the best the series has been so far.
X-Men #6 ⧫ 3 Stars “Sub-Mariner Joins the Evil Mutants!”
Some neat stuff with Namor, but man, Marvel Girl and the Scarlet Witch are really suffering from that 60s sexism… The rest is rather muddled with unclear motivations all around. The Magneto and Professor X astral projections are neat visuals, though.
X-Men #7 ⧫ 3.5 Stars “The Return of the Blob”
How does that device detect that the Blob joined the Brotherhood? ALso, Magneto owns a bunch of random stuff. This one’s pretty good. A little bit of silliness and more Circus fighting, but graduation, first Cerebero, and even the Scarlet Witch fending off Mastermind stuff is pretty decent. Also,
X-Men #8 ⧫ 3.5 Stars “The Uncanny Threat of...Unus, the Untouchable!”
Cyclops struggles with leadership. Beast struggles with being an unappreciated protector. The action goes on for a little long, but it’s an archetypal X-Men issue.
X-Men #9 ⧫ 1.5 Stars “Enter, the Avengers”
Lucifer sucks. The battle with the Avengers is silly and just wastes time. The end is complete nonsense. This is a bad 60s spy pastiche.
X-Men #10 ⧫ 3 Stars “The Coming of... Ka-Zar!”
The first appearance of the Savage Land! Which is actually not one of my favorite additions to the Marvel Universe, but I can’t be too angry at a silly Lost World pastiche with a Jack Kirby twist. It’s a backdoor pilot to Ka-Zar’s own book, but it’s fine.
X-Men #11 ⧫ 2.5 Stars “The Triumph of Magneto”
The Stranger saga has a mysterious start, but the ending is rather anticlimactic despite the status quo change. The X-Men don’t do too much outside of convincing the Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver to finally leave the Brotherhood. Our heroes are upstaged before actually facing their greatest enemies.
X-Men #12 ⧫ 4.5 Stars “The Origin of Professor X!”
Tension, dread, plenty of character, a better explanation for Professor X’s injury, this is a fantastic issue that perfectly sets up a classic X-Villain: The Juggernaut.
X-Men #13 ⧫ 4 Stars “Where Walks the Juggernaut”
Aside from that Nurse Jean garbage at the end, this issue continues the Juggernaut threat and manages to keep it up with a guest star required to defeat him! Good stuff!
X-Men #14 ⧫ 4 Stars “Among Us Stalk... the Sentinels”
Again, the start of the issue reinforces how tough the Juggernaut was and adds some levity to boot! The idea of Bolivar Trask is good and his mutant mania is more like what readers expect today. I do think the Gen-1 Sentinels just showing up is kind of goofy, but it’s a good debut issue.
X-Men #15 ⧫ 3.5 Stars “Prisoners of the Mysterious Master Mold!”
It’s a battle issue with some of the Beast’s past mixed in. Good, if a little generic.
X-Men #16 ⧫ 3.5 Stars “The Supreme Sacrifice!”
Another battle issue with a decent, if simplistic, moral at the end. This will be made more complex later in the series, so it’s a fine enough start.
X-Men #17 ⧫ 4 Stars “...And None Shall Survive!”
Another healing issue that’s used incredibly well to build up tension and give the returning villain some much deserved gravitas! I love creepy X-Mansion issues, and this is one of the first.
X-Men #18 ⧫ 3 Stars “If Iceman Should Fail..!”
I like Iceman fighting alone, but the villain plan and the ending are weak as is the X-Men’s escape plan from their deadly trap.
X-Men #19 ⧫ 3 Stars “Lo! Now Shall Appear–The Mimic!”
The Mimic is a good idea, stealing and combining the X-Men’s powers. Him being a bully and trying to bully the X-Men in their civilian identities. However, him not being a mutant, having a lame Silver Age backstory and leading to a lame ending make the ending flop. Also, Jay Gavin takes over art completely, and his posing just isn’t quite there.
X-Men #20 ⧫ 2 Stars “I, Lucifer...”
It starts fine; then, the issue becomes a mess. Lucifer shows up, and then he’s the main villain. Professor X losing his legs as part of a stupid random invasion thing is lame. In short, Lucifer is terrible, and I don’t look forward to his return. Roy Thomas is officially on full scripting and dialogue duties, and I’ve never been a fan. He’s a Stan Lee copycat, and even stan needed a good artist to really shine. Here, Thomas is just mediocre to terrible.
X-Men #21 ⧫ Half Star “From Whence Comes… Dominus?”
Domnius is a garbage Sentinel. Lucifer’s defeat is dumb. Even the action feels lame. Look at the splash on page 8; Gavin just isn’t visually dynamic. X-Men vs. cowboys is funny, but dumb. This is a bad action issue. Worst so far.
X-Men #22 ⧫ 1 Stars “Divided–We Fall!”
Oof, things go back downhill so quickly. Count Nefaria gathers bottom of the barrel villains from bad Human Torch and underwhelming Iron Man stories. This is embarrassing.
X-Men #23 ⧫ 1 Stars “To Save a City”
Another mess. Nefaria inspires a Stephen King novel, but makes it really bad. The X-Men actually need help from the army to defeat the Blunderhoods of Evil Mundanity, the crummy villains I mentioned last time. They try for a cliffhanger, but the Roy Thomas X-Men are a rough read.
X-Men #24 ⧫ 2.5 Stars “The Plague of... the Locust!”
The Jean college drama actually boosted this one a bit. The Locust is essentially evil Ant Man, and giant bugs are rather cool, though the story feels drawn out. The end is weird, but fine. It’s still weird to see the X-Men cooperating with the army. Werner Roth takes over most of the penciling duty for the rest of this omnibus, and he’s good. I feel like his college drama is better than his superheroic action, but I’ll take it.
X-Men #25 ⧫ 1.5 Stars “The Power and the Pendant!”
The X-Men encounter and save a literal burning orphanage at the start. Then, there’s more Scott Summers angst and Jean at college. El Tigre and his henchmen are silly, and their plan is ridiculous. Some of the museum stuff is fun, but makes little sense. Another mess.
X-Men #26 ⧫ 1 Star “Holocaust!”
The best of this issue is the re-introduction of Mimic’s civilian identity, the random jungle antics, and an event that will have more relevance in the next issue, but that’s very minimal. The powered up El Tigre takes over a South American country in no time and is thwarted by cheap symbolism. It’s pretty racist, like if Thor showed up and hypno-convinced all white people to serve him unconditionally because he is their traditional god. Not great.
X-Men #27 ⧫ 3 Stars “Re-enter: The Mimic!”
Kind of an off-kilter issue that starts with a fight that actually occurs halfway through the story. However, the re-entrance of the Mimic is handled pretty well with his issues kind of paralleling the school issues with Jean and the confidence issues with Scott. Why he’s just allowed into the X-Men again is glossed over, though there is a small reference next issue. The guest villain is pretty much there to facilitate drama, but he does it well, though he’s a bit off-model. This is all brought together by Angel’s injury. It’s actually a pretty solid issue. Roy can do it if he tries.
X-Men #28 ⧫ 3 Stars “The Wail of the Banshee!”
The issue starts well enough with Banshee’s heists, but once the Ogre gets involved in the action the plot becomes kind of a mess with the end reveal coming out of nowhere. It’s mostly good with some very confusing plotting near the end. Also, I’m not pleased about another secret organization.
X-Men #29 ⧫ 2.5 Stars “When Titans Clash!”
Cyclops angst, Mimic learns the power of friendship, and the Super Adaptoid is the catalyst. It’s a fine issue, but rather plain.
X-Men #30 ⧫ 1 Star “The Warlock Wakes!”
The plot is dumb, and the guest artist isn’t great.
X-Men #31 ⧫ 2.5 Stars “We Must Destroy... The Cobalt Man!”
Angel’s long-time girlfriend, Candy Southern, makes her first appearance, and she’s fine. Nice to see she’s always been a little bland. Cobalt Man also makes his forest appearance and turns evil because of a bump on the head… Truly a great villain origin. This is a fine soapy issue of the team, but kind of boring.
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X-Men #1 ⧫ 2.5 Stars “X-Men”
It’s a rough start, and it’s easy to see why this didn’t work. The powers are outlined, but the personalities aren’t there. Professor X mentions mutants being hated and feared, but the army seems fine with them. Magneto looks cool, but he’s just evil. Even Kirby’s art isn’t in top form. It’s rough.
X-Men #2 ⧫ 1.5 Stars “No One Can Stop the Vanisher!”
The X-Men hint at their personalities, but otherwise, it’s more competing for Jean Grey while a fourth rate Spider-Man mod story happens. It’s so weird to see the X-Men working with the military and fighting crime. This is also the first of many Professor deus-X machinas. This formula will be repeated literally in the next issue.
X-Men #3 ⧫ 2.5 Stars “Beware of the Blob!”
Essentially a better version of the previous story because at least the Blob is slightly interesting, and the ending is somewhat tragic. Also, the Blob is a mainstay character. The heroes are also getting more distinct. The biggest problem is the X-Men fighting a circus… It’s weird and nonsensical. Also, Professor X sees Cyclops as the strongest on the team at this point. Hilarious given that in thirty years Cyclops definitely isn’t in the top 50% most powerful in the room in that scene! Anyway, this is a modest step back up.
X-Men #4 ⧫ 3.5 Stars “The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants!”
The first really good issue of the series. Not great, but good. The contrast of the X-Men with the Brotherhood adds some needed characterization. The fact that Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch are honorable adds to the book. The ending cliffhanger is solid, breaking the trend of the last few issues. There is some weirdness with how fast Magneto takes over a country, but it’s another step up.
X-Men #5 ⧫ 4 Stars “Trapped: One X-Man”
This is a really great action issue. It has the drama from the previous issues, and the X-Men adapting to an unexpected surprise. Then, a trap, and a chase, and another trap occur in quick succession. Asteroid M is always cool, and I’m glad it has a memorable first appearance. There are a few things, like Magneto being desperate to find the hidden Xavier Mansion that seem questionable given later context, but this is easily the best the series has been so far.
X-Men #6 ⧫ 3 Stars “Sub-Mariner Joins the Evil Mutants!”
Some neat stuff with Namor, but man, Marvel Girl and the Scarlet Witch are really suffering from that 60s sexism… The rest is rather muddled with unclear motivations all around. The Magneto and Professor X astral projections are neat visuals, though.
X-Men #7 ⧫ 3.5 Stars “The Return of the Blob”
How does that device detect that the Blob joined the Brotherhood? ALso, Magneto owns a bunch of random stuff. This one’s pretty good. A little bit of silliness and more Circus fighting, but graduation, first Cerebero, and even the Scarlet Witch fending off Mastermind stuff is pretty decent. Also,
X-Men #8 ⧫ 3.5 Stars “The Uncanny Threat of...Unus, the Untouchable!”
Cyclops struggles with leadership. Beast struggles with being an unappreciated protector. The action goes on for a little long, but it’s an archetypal X-Men issue.
X-Men #9 ⧫ 1.5 Stars “Enter, the Avengers”
Lucifer sucks. The battle with the Avengers is silly and just wastes time. The end is complete nonsense. This is a bad 60s spy pastiche.
X-Men #10 ⧫ 3 Stars “The Coming of... Ka-Zar!”
The first appearance of the Savage Land! Which is actually not one of my favorite additions to the Marvel Universe, but I can’t be too angry at a silly Lost World pastiche with a Jack Kirby twist. It’s a backdoor pilot to Ka-Zar’s own book, but it’s fine.
X-Men #11 ⧫ 2.5 Stars “The Triumph of Magneto”
The Stranger saga has a mysterious start, but the ending is rather anticlimactic despite the status quo change. The X-Men don’t do too much outside of convincing the Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver to finally leave the Brotherhood. Our heroes are upstaged before actually facing their greatest enemies.
X-Men #12 ⧫ 4.5 Stars “The Origin of Professor X!”
Tension, dread, plenty of character, a better explanation for Professor X’s injury, this is a fantastic issue that perfectly sets up a classic X-Villain: The Juggernaut.
X-Men #13 ⧫ 4 Stars “Where Walks the Juggernaut”
Aside from that Nurse Jean garbage at the end, this issue continues the Juggernaut threat and manages to keep it up with a guest star required to defeat him! Good stuff!
X-Men #14 ⧫ 4 Stars “Among Us Stalk... the Sentinels”
Again, the start of the issue reinforces how tough the Juggernaut was and adds some levity to boot! The idea of Bolivar Trask is good and his mutant mania is more like what readers expect today. I do think the Gen-1 Sentinels just showing up is kind of goofy, but it’s a good debut issue.
X-Men #15 ⧫ 3.5 Stars “Prisoners of the Mysterious Master Mold!”
It’s a battle issue with some of the Beast’s past mixed in. Good, if a little generic.
X-Men #16 ⧫ 3.5 Stars “The Supreme Sacrifice!”
Another battle issue with a decent, if simplistic, moral at the end. This will be made more complex later in the series, so it’s a fine enough start.
X-Men #17 ⧫ 4 Stars “...And None Shall Survive!”
Another healing issue that’s used incredibly well to build up tension and give the returning villain some much deserved gravitas! I love creepy X-Mansion issues, and this is one of the first.
X-Men #18 ⧫ 3 Stars “If Iceman Should Fail..!”
I like Iceman fighting alone, but the villain plan and the ending are weak as is the X-Men’s escape plan from their deadly trap.
X-Men #19 ⧫ 3 Stars “Lo! Now Shall Appear–The Mimic!”
The Mimic is a good idea, stealing and combining the X-Men’s powers. Him being a bully and trying to bully the X-Men in their civilian identities. However, him not being a mutant, having a lame Silver Age backstory and leading to a lame ending make the ending flop. Also, Jay Gavin takes over art completely, and his posing just isn’t quite there.
X-Men #20 ⧫ 2 Stars “I, Lucifer...”
It starts fine; then, the issue becomes a mess. Lucifer shows up, and then he’s the main villain. Professor X losing his legs as part of a stupid random invasion thing is lame. In short, Lucifer is terrible, and I don’t look forward to his return. Roy Thomas is officially on full scripting and dialogue duties, and I’ve never been a fan. He’s a Stan Lee copycat, and even stan needed a good artist to really shine. Here, Thomas is just mediocre to terrible.
X-Men #21 ⧫ Half Star “From Whence Comes… Dominus?”
Domnius is a garbage Sentinel. Lucifer’s defeat is dumb. Even the action feels lame. Look at the splash on page 8; Gavin just isn’t visually dynamic. X-Men vs. cowboys is funny, but dumb. This is a bad action issue. Worst so far.
X-Men #22 ⧫ 1 Stars “Divided–We Fall!”
Oof, things go back downhill so quickly. Count Nefaria gathers bottom of the barrel villains from bad Human Torch and underwhelming Iron Man stories. This is embarrassing.
X-Men #23 ⧫ 1 Stars “To Save a City”
Another mess. Nefaria inspires a Stephen King novel, but makes it really bad. The X-Men actually need help from the army to defeat the Blunderhoods of Evil Mundanity, the crummy villains I mentioned last time. They try for a cliffhanger, but the Roy Thomas X-Men are a rough read.
X-Men #24 ⧫ 2.5 Stars “The Plague of... the Locust!”
The Jean college drama actually boosted this one a bit. The Locust is essentially evil Ant Man, and giant bugs are rather cool, though the story feels drawn out. The end is weird, but fine. It’s still weird to see the X-Men cooperating with the army. Werner Roth takes over most of the penciling duty for the rest of this omnibus, and he’s good. I feel like his college drama is better than his superheroic action, but I’ll take it.
X-Men #25 ⧫ 1.5 Stars “The Power and the Pendant!”
The X-Men encounter and save a literal burning orphanage at the start. Then, there’s more Scott Summers angst and Jean at college. El Tigre and his henchmen are silly, and their plan is ridiculous. Some of the museum stuff is fun, but makes little sense. Another mess.
X-Men #26 ⧫ 1 Star “Holocaust!”
The best of this issue is the re-introduction of Mimic’s civilian identity, the random jungle antics, and an event that will have more relevance in the next issue, but that’s very minimal. The powered up El Tigre takes over a South American country in no time and is thwarted by cheap symbolism. It’s pretty racist, like if Thor showed up and hypno-convinced all white people to serve him unconditionally because he is their traditional god. Not great.
X-Men #27 ⧫ 3 Stars “Re-enter: The Mimic!”
Kind of an off-kilter issue that starts with a fight that actually occurs halfway through the story. However, the re-entrance of the Mimic is handled pretty well with his issues kind of paralleling the school issues with Jean and the confidence issues with Scott. Why he’s just allowed into the X-Men again is glossed over, though there is a small reference next issue. The guest villain is pretty much there to facilitate drama, but he does it well, though he’s a bit off-model. This is all brought together by Angel’s injury. It’s actually a pretty solid issue. Roy can do it if he tries.
X-Men #28 ⧫ 3 Stars “The Wail of the Banshee!”
The issue starts well enough with Banshee’s heists, but once the Ogre gets involved in the action the plot becomes kind of a mess with the end reveal coming out of nowhere. It’s mostly good with some very confusing plotting near the end. Also, I’m not pleased about another secret organization.
X-Men #29 ⧫ 2.5 Stars “When Titans Clash!”
Cyclops angst, Mimic learns the power of friendship, and the Super Adaptoid is the catalyst. It’s a fine issue, but rather plain.
X-Men #30 ⧫ 1 Star “The Warlock Wakes!”
The plot is dumb, and the guest artist isn’t great.
X-Men #31 ⧫ 2.5 Stars “We Must Destroy... The Cobalt Man!”
Angel’s long-time girlfriend, Candy Southern, makes her first appearance, and she’s fine. Nice to see she’s always been a little bland. Cobalt Man also makes his forest appearance and turns evil because of a bump on the head… Truly a great villain origin. This is a fine soapy issue of the team, but kind of boring.
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Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #1
Untold Tales of Spider-Man Omnibus
Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #2
Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #3
Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #4
Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #5
Spectacular Spider-Man Omnibus #1
X-Men Omnibus #2
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Uncanny X-Men Omnibus #2
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January 18, 2025
I am not a comics aficionado, so take my review with whatever grains of salt you think necessary. I picked this book up through inter-library loan, primarily because of my love for the X-Men, developed through watching the 21st century films, not through reading their stories in print. So this was a bit of a curiosity, and a time travel experience for me.
The X-Men Omnibus, Volume 1 collects the first 31 original X-Men magazines, dating from the years 1962 to 1967. This falls in what has been dubbed the Silver Age of comics. In the first issues, we meet the X-Men team, consisting of Scott Summers (aka Cyclops), Bobby Drake (aka Iceman), Hank McCoy (aka Beast), Jean Grey (aka Marvel Girl), Warren Worthington III (aka Angel), and of course Charles Xavier (aka Professor X). The Professor has already assembled the group of mutant teenagers and is training them in the Danger Room as the first story begins. He sends them out to face criminals, supervillains, and eventually mutants as well.
There is a lot of history in these 31 tales. We have the first appearance of Magneto (issue #1), Quicksilver, Toad, and the Scarlet Witch, among others. We have the first hints of a love affair between Scott and Jean. Cerebro is introduced. In addition, there are episodes where Professor X is (temporarily) out of his wheelchair, and flashbacks wherein we learn of the origins of some of our heroes, including how Xavier lost his ability to walk in the first place.
Many of the stories are a bit cheesy, in part because the writers are still getting a feel for the characters and in part because of the era. On the latter score, there is plenty of rubber science, casual racism (e.g., the storyline with the Central American villain named Kukulcan), offhanded misogyny (uh, Marvel Girl?), and some American jingoism. It's enough to make the modern reader roll their eyes. And of course, the stories aren't as "adult" as comic books are now; they have less sex, less graphic violence, and less psychological trauma. Whether that's a good thing or a bad thing is up for the reader to decide. For my part, I can do with or without some of the more graphic content, but I would like my characters to be a bit more well rounded and realistic; the hopes, fears, and desires of the X-Men here are fine, but seem a little thin. A 21st century reader will expect more complexity. The letters columns in these magazines are also eye-opening, giving a glimpse into the concerns of contemporary readers from the 60's.
Despite all of that, you can see Stan Lee and the other writers starting to push some interesting ideas. Clearly, the X-Men storyline was meant to connect with teenagers who felt disaffected or out-of-place, and the further the tales move along, the more we see that the X-Men are heroes for anyone who feels weird, uncool, queer, or otherwise out of place. With the introduction of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, we also are presented with choices. Lee and company set up a world in which those who feel different have a choice whether to use their powers for good or for evil.
For those curious about the history of one of the most famous superhero groups of all time, this book will give you a place to start. Again, I am not an expert, but my understanding is that this series was almost a first draft and that the X-Men really became popular in the 1970's, during a reboot phase. Maybe at some point I'll pick up that sequence to read as well.
The X-Men Omnibus, Volume 1 collects the first 31 original X-Men magazines, dating from the years 1962 to 1967. This falls in what has been dubbed the Silver Age of comics. In the first issues, we meet the X-Men team, consisting of Scott Summers (aka Cyclops), Bobby Drake (aka Iceman), Hank McCoy (aka Beast), Jean Grey (aka Marvel Girl), Warren Worthington III (aka Angel), and of course Charles Xavier (aka Professor X). The Professor has already assembled the group of mutant teenagers and is training them in the Danger Room as the first story begins. He sends them out to face criminals, supervillains, and eventually mutants as well.
There is a lot of history in these 31 tales. We have the first appearance of Magneto (issue #1), Quicksilver, Toad, and the Scarlet Witch, among others. We have the first hints of a love affair between Scott and Jean. Cerebro is introduced. In addition, there are episodes where Professor X is (temporarily) out of his wheelchair, and flashbacks wherein we learn of the origins of some of our heroes, including how Xavier lost his ability to walk in the first place.
Many of the stories are a bit cheesy, in part because the writers are still getting a feel for the characters and in part because of the era. On the latter score, there is plenty of rubber science, casual racism (e.g., the storyline with the Central American villain named Kukulcan), offhanded misogyny (uh, Marvel Girl?), and some American jingoism. It's enough to make the modern reader roll their eyes. And of course, the stories aren't as "adult" as comic books are now; they have less sex, less graphic violence, and less psychological trauma. Whether that's a good thing or a bad thing is up for the reader to decide. For my part, I can do with or without some of the more graphic content, but I would like my characters to be a bit more well rounded and realistic; the hopes, fears, and desires of the X-Men here are fine, but seem a little thin. A 21st century reader will expect more complexity. The letters columns in these magazines are also eye-opening, giving a glimpse into the concerns of contemporary readers from the 60's.
Despite all of that, you can see Stan Lee and the other writers starting to push some interesting ideas. Clearly, the X-Men storyline was meant to connect with teenagers who felt disaffected or out-of-place, and the further the tales move along, the more we see that the X-Men are heroes for anyone who feels weird, uncool, queer, or otherwise out of place. With the introduction of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, we also are presented with choices. Lee and company set up a world in which those who feel different have a choice whether to use their powers for good or for evil.
For those curious about the history of one of the most famous superhero groups of all time, this book will give you a place to start. Again, I am not an expert, but my understanding is that this series was almost a first draft and that the X-Men really became popular in the 1970's, during a reboot phase. Maybe at some point I'll pick up that sequence to read as well.
September 27, 2024
I finished reading The X-Men Omnibus vol. 1. This collected issues #1-31 of the original X-Men comic book primarily written by Stan Lee and Roy Thomas with art by Jack Kirby and Werner Roth. While I've read a handful of these old issues before, I've never had the opportunity to sit down and plow through them in chronological order. The publication dates of these spanned from September 1963 through April 1967.
These issues were what started it all, introducing the original five X-Men (Cyclops, Iceman, Angel, Beast, and Marvel Girl) alongside their stern taskmaster Professor X. Through the run covered in this omnibus we also saw the first appearances of Magneto, Blob, Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Juggernaut, the Sentinels, Banshee, (a personal favorite) and many more.
While these issues laid the groundwork for the series, they can be a bit of a slog to get through nowadays. These issues were a part of the Silver Age of Comics. For Marvel, that meant many series written by Stan Lee and drawn by Jack Kirby. Boy howdy are these dates. One expects when picking up something 61 years old that there will be a bit of a translation to modern ideas and reading styles, but even I--a fan of X-Men for 35 years--struggled with some of it.
Of course, there was the obvious lack-of-personality given to the sole female member Jean Grey. Like other female superheroes of her time (Invisible Woman, Wasp, and Scarlet Witch to an extent), her personality was simply that she was the girl.
I know that much of the X-Men as modern readers know them did not arrive until 1975 with the reintroduction of the series and Chris Claremont coming on board, but I was surprised by just how superficial some of the other characters were as well. Cyclops, arguably the main character of this era, was barely even two-dimension. At least Iceman and Beast had gimmicks to fall back on (being the youngest and a voluminous vocabulary).
While I certainly will press on to vol 2., I am much more interested in getting into the Bronze Age with the introduction of the team that put X-Men on the map. Overall, I'd give this a 2/5. It's probably required reading for any true die-hard X-Men fan, but I don't think I would recommend it to more casual readers.
These issues were what started it all, introducing the original five X-Men (Cyclops, Iceman, Angel, Beast, and Marvel Girl) alongside their stern taskmaster Professor X. Through the run covered in this omnibus we also saw the first appearances of Magneto, Blob, Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Juggernaut, the Sentinels, Banshee, (a personal favorite) and many more.
While these issues laid the groundwork for the series, they can be a bit of a slog to get through nowadays. These issues were a part of the Silver Age of Comics. For Marvel, that meant many series written by Stan Lee and drawn by Jack Kirby. Boy howdy are these dates. One expects when picking up something 61 years old that there will be a bit of a translation to modern ideas and reading styles, but even I--a fan of X-Men for 35 years--struggled with some of it.
Of course, there was the obvious lack-of-personality given to the sole female member Jean Grey. Like other female superheroes of her time (Invisible Woman, Wasp, and Scarlet Witch to an extent), her personality was simply that she was the girl.
I know that much of the X-Men as modern readers know them did not arrive until 1975 with the reintroduction of the series and Chris Claremont coming on board, but I was surprised by just how superficial some of the other characters were as well. Cyclops, arguably the main character of this era, was barely even two-dimension. At least Iceman and Beast had gimmicks to fall back on (being the youngest and a voluminous vocabulary).
While I certainly will press on to vol 2., I am much more interested in getting into the Bronze Age with the introduction of the team that put X-Men on the map. Overall, I'd give this a 2/5. It's probably required reading for any true die-hard X-Men fan, but I don't think I would recommend it to more casual readers.
April 29, 2022
I can be pretty critical of comics but I just love these particular silver age tales that are started by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and ended with Roy Thomas and Werner Roth (aka Jay Gavin) (we also get a rare Alex Toth issue when the Juggernaut first appears).
I admit to grading them on a curve. the best written silver age comic still seems clunky by today's standards but - just like a good Archie or Richie Rich comic - you tka ethem for what they were - light hearted fun - and appreciate them for what they are. Out of all the Silver age comics they are my favorite (barring Lee/Ditko Spider-Man). I even put them above the Avengers and Fantastic Four. I love the idea of training young super heroes and the idea that the world is against these strange mutants. In this omnibus we get so many landmark issues. Magneto, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch, Juggernaut, the Sentinels, Banshee (best cover ever) - all make their first appearances here. I even love the short-lived Mimic (whom most fans hate).
When Roy Thomas takes over the inventiveness backslides but I really love the art of Werner Roth and feel his art was under appreciated. Jean Grey never looked so good and small wonder - Werner came directly from drawing romance comics. It is under his pen that the love triangle of Scott, Warren and Jean really takes flight. It's clunky - sure but that's only because Roy Thomas is a poor man's Stan Lee. You can see that is true because - other than Banshee - we don't get any great new villains under his watch.
Is it perfect? Nope. The X-Men hit their height of heights decades later with Claremont and Byrne - but for this era I feel it was some of the best super-hero comics around. And it started my love for this team before a certain mutant with claws joined the team. Here we see the groundwork laid out and the themes that would be improved upon by Claremont and Byrne. And yeah - the Roy Thomas issues are pretty weak-sauce.
So - go in with the understanding it is the Silver age and I think you'll have a blast.
I admit to grading them on a curve. the best written silver age comic still seems clunky by today's standards but - just like a good Archie or Richie Rich comic - you tka ethem for what they were - light hearted fun - and appreciate them for what they are. Out of all the Silver age comics they are my favorite (barring Lee/Ditko Spider-Man). I even put them above the Avengers and Fantastic Four. I love the idea of training young super heroes and the idea that the world is against these strange mutants. In this omnibus we get so many landmark issues. Magneto, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch, Juggernaut, the Sentinels, Banshee (best cover ever) - all make their first appearances here. I even love the short-lived Mimic (whom most fans hate).
When Roy Thomas takes over the inventiveness backslides but I really love the art of Werner Roth and feel his art was under appreciated. Jean Grey never looked so good and small wonder - Werner came directly from drawing romance comics. It is under his pen that the love triangle of Scott, Warren and Jean really takes flight. It's clunky - sure but that's only because Roy Thomas is a poor man's Stan Lee. You can see that is true because - other than Banshee - we don't get any great new villains under his watch.
Is it perfect? Nope. The X-Men hit their height of heights decades later with Claremont and Byrne - but for this era I feel it was some of the best super-hero comics around. And it started my love for this team before a certain mutant with claws joined the team. Here we see the groundwork laid out and the themes that would be improved upon by Claremont and Byrne. And yeah - the Roy Thomas issues are pretty weak-sauce.
So - go in with the understanding it is the Silver age and I think you'll have a blast.
July 7, 2024
This was the red-headed step-child of Marvel circa 1963. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby seemed to toss this batch of also-rans off with only the occasional flair of brilliance that they are usually associated with. They did give us Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, the Juggernaut, and the Sentinels here, though. It was not until Roy Thomas came aboard that the X-Men really seemed like teenagers, and had problems like typical teenagers (i.e. crushes, unrequited love, feelings of alienation, etc.). This is when the title started picking up steam.
Werner Roth's artwork was serviceable for the era but unremarkable by today's standards. I had the first three Masterworks but sold them off to get the Omnibus. I usually avoid the double-dip, but the lackluster restoration and unfaithful coloring in those old Masterworks prompted me to buy this. I am glad that I did, because this has nicer paper, sewn binding, is over-sized, and features the letters pages.
Werner Roth's artwork was serviceable for the era but unremarkable by today's standards. I had the first three Masterworks but sold them off to get the Omnibus. I usually avoid the double-dip, but the lackluster restoration and unfaithful coloring in those old Masterworks prompted me to buy this. I am glad that I did, because this has nicer paper, sewn binding, is over-sized, and features the letters pages.
August 8, 2022
Would have been 5 stars but book really took a hit when Jack Kirby left it after issue 17. You can just tell how much Kirby brought to the book in terms of ideas and plotting by contrasting when he left to what followed. Stan Lee stuck around for a couple of more books but I kind of get the idea his heart wasn't in it. Stan provided the dialogue and no doubt some of the plots, but X-Men really is a Kirby book IMO. The ideas are flying out at a place that keeps the fires burning still. Not a knock on Lee, I love him too.
Roy Thomas takes over the writing for the last few books and it's a pretty rough transition, but then Kirby/Lee is an almost impossible act to follow, especially in this time period.
Highly recommended.
Roy Thomas takes over the writing for the last few books and it's a pretty rough transition, but then Kirby/Lee is an almost impossible act to follow, especially in this time period.
Highly recommended.
March 15, 2022
I spent a stupid amount of money on comics, particularly the Marvel Omnibus line. It's my oldest collecting hobby at this point. I think I bought my first one about 10 years ago. This one was always my Holy Grail - out of print long enough before I started and not back in print until this January. I can buy this material in a million formats but i've waited to re-read it in my preferred mode. Glad I waited. These stories aren't the best Silver Age marvel by any means, but I love them dearly, having rented them time and time again from the Library as a 10 year old in the old black & white essentials printings.
April 8, 2022
A favor:
- Todos los conceptos que se van a repetir siempre en los X-Men están en esos primeros 13 números de Lee y Kirby.
- Kirby entintando por Chic Stone es la gloria absoluta, un orgasmo visual.
- Hay algunas historias que son muy rescatables, como el primer encuentro con los Centinelas.
En contra:
- En general es el menos inspirado de los títulos de esa época.
- La mayoría de las historias cuesta terminarlas, incluso para standards de la silver age.
- Se termina haciendo todo muy repetitivo, como si nunca avanzara nada, como el romance entre Scott y Jean, que ni siquiera sale de sus globos de pensamiento.
Recomendado: Para hacer arqueología de la época o completismo mutante
- Todos los conceptos que se van a repetir siempre en los X-Men están en esos primeros 13 números de Lee y Kirby.
- Kirby entintando por Chic Stone es la gloria absoluta, un orgasmo visual.
- Hay algunas historias que son muy rescatables, como el primer encuentro con los Centinelas.
En contra:
- En general es el menos inspirado de los títulos de esa época.
- La mayoría de las historias cuesta terminarlas, incluso para standards de la silver age.
- Se termina haciendo todo muy repetitivo, como si nunca avanzara nada, como el romance entre Scott y Jean, que ni siquiera sale de sus globos de pensamiento.
Recomendado: Para hacer arqueología de la época o completismo mutante
January 9, 2024
I’m a HUGE fan of the X-Men, but if I’m being honest, some of these issues are a slog to grind through. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby are among the best teams in comic book history, but the X-Men was neither of these gentlemen’s best work. That being said, there is a lot of fantastic issues in here as well. It’s a treasure trove of first appearances from some of the teams most iconic villains including Magneto, Juggernaut, The Blob, and The Sentinels just to name a few.
So, if you can handle the low points of these Silver Age issues, then I suggest reading this omnibus. If not, then perhaps it’s best to skip to the 70s with Chris Claremont’s iconic run starting in the Uncanny X-Men Omnibus Volume 1.
So, if you can handle the low points of these Silver Age issues, then I suggest reading this omnibus. If not, then perhaps it’s best to skip to the 70s with Chris Claremont’s iconic run starting in the Uncanny X-Men Omnibus Volume 1.
May 16, 2024
Las historias (sobre todo las primeras) se disfrutan como lo clásicos que son, pero al tener la colección completa de esta etapa de la vida de los primeros mutantes se hace evidente lo repetitiva de la fórmula de entonces: los X-Men entrenan, tienen conversaciones superfluas y peleas de adolescentes, aparece un villano y el equipo sale a enfrentarlo, con o sin el Profesor X. Obviamente se plantean los inicios de varios villanos importantes, pero en general la mayoría han sido olvidados por su poco impacto y nula relevancia, afortunadamente.
August 17, 2023
One word…outdated! But what do you expect? X-Men 1 starts in 1963. If you’re looking for a trip, over the top, theatrical, verbose, non interesting story telling…this would be your jam.
There’s not much to learn here besides some of the first appearances.
I’m giving it 2 stars because you have to be a diehard to appreciate this stuff. It’s cool for your X Men omnibus collection but nothing else.
There’s not much to learn here besides some of the first appearances.
I’m giving it 2 stars because you have to be a diehard to appreciate this stuff. It’s cool for your X Men omnibus collection but nothing else.
December 1, 2022
Early issues are best read under medium, yellow-tinted light. Too bad they couldn’t have made it look like Taschen’s Spider-Man. These garish colors were never meant to be so intense. (Tired of that intent debate. Obviously the colorists would factor the contemporary printing process and paper into their decision- making.)
January 26, 2023
I wish there was an issue where the X-Men are invited to a Halloween party and they all dress up in costumes over their X-Men costumes and everyone at the party would be like, "whoa, that Cyclops-Dracula costume is awesome," and he would have to repeatedly tell the party goers that it's not a Cyclops-Dracula costume. He IS Cyclops. His costume is Dracula.
May 20, 2025
It’s fun seeing the origins of the X-Men but the style of writing in the 60s is a slog to get through. I liked the romance build up for cyclops and Jean Gray but it’s teased and doesn’t go anywhere.
The Art style is what made me stick with the series for 31 issues. It looks so colourful. The villains are fun but the X-Men team feels too small as it misses a lot of the core X-Men
The Art style is what made me stick with the series for 31 issues. It looks so colourful. The villains are fun but the X-Men team feels too small as it misses a lot of the core X-Men
March 25, 2022
Got to read this in Hardcover with all the extra mail in pages included. Vibrant copy from the library. Great stories with Magneto, Mimic, Juggernaut and the SENTINELS.
This is a great way to start off the 500+ issues.
This is a great way to start off the 500+ issues.
May 29, 2023
So I’ve been a die hard fan since 1991. And wanted to read the back issues of the series, so I decided to read this. The first half was so so. Then the second half was better than the first half. I’m not sure how I’m going to feel about the second volume though.
July 2, 2022
I love these old comics but they are not for everybody.
April 21, 2023
It's all very silver age and two dimensional but there are seeds planted here that blossom into fictional forests that permeate throughout the X-Men's history.
March 20, 2024
The beginning of the legendary X-Men. Stan Lee & Jack Kirby and Roy Thomas.it was great to go back to the beginning. I can’t wait to read omnibus 2
Want to read
October 2, 202531 números de corrido con la primera encarnación de los X-Men. En castellano se publicó en más tomos.
July 12, 2022
This sadly was a chore to read. I love the Claremont X-Men stuff, but this simply doesn’t measure up. The Juggernaut issue was fun, and some good stuff came from the three-issue Sentinel arc, but that’s about it.
January 31, 2025
2025 - Days of Future Past: 365 Days of The X-Men
Day 1 - 31
Totally forgot how much of these first issues were half comprised of the team training. Same stuff, over and over again.
Day 1 - 31
Totally forgot how much of these first issues were half comprised of the team training. Same stuff, over and over again.
March 4, 2014
Middle in the road for Silver Age comics?
As of this post, I haven't read too many Silver Age comics, but it's definitely not as great as some others I've read from the Silver Age like Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, or even Doom Patrol. In the beginning the art is lacking, but the Lee/Kirby run did give us The Blob, Magneto, The Sentinels, Juggernaut, and Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver. The following run with Thomas/Roth are fun but mostly forgettable with villains like Dr. Hopper, the mad scientist that recreates the movie "Them!" but with Locusts and the like. More than 60% of the Silver Age X-Men is the Thomas/Roth run which, was the stuff that slogged the X-Men's sales and popularity from the 60's.
These early stories were fun for me but I don't really recommend it unless you're a hardcore X-Men fan or a collector.
As of this post, I haven't read too many Silver Age comics, but it's definitely not as great as some others I've read from the Silver Age like Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, or even Doom Patrol. In the beginning the art is lacking, but the Lee/Kirby run did give us The Blob, Magneto, The Sentinels, Juggernaut, and Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver. The following run with Thomas/Roth are fun but mostly forgettable with villains like Dr. Hopper, the mad scientist that recreates the movie "Them!" but with Locusts and the like. More than 60% of the Silver Age X-Men is the Thomas/Roth run which, was the stuff that slogged the X-Men's sales and popularity from the 60's.
These early stories were fun for me but I don't really recommend it unless you're a hardcore X-Men fan or a collector.
August 16, 2016
The worst flaw is it's long windedness. It's super corny and dated. Still, it had me coming back for more and it got better with time as characters developed. One character though, "developed" so fast that his/her name changed overnight with no explanation at all. Reconned just like that! Speaking of exclamations, I suggest u use ur own punctuation....unless u like constant screaming. Enjoy, pussycats!
March 8, 2010
Se ve que este libro lo readeé hace mucho pero creo que nunca llegué a leer los treinta y un capítulos que lo componen. Con mucha suerte, la mitad. Cuando lo corrobore veo si lo paso a to-read o trato de leerme los capítulos que faltan.
August 7, 2009
X-Men Omnibus was a fun read. The stories are in a simple, classic style but overall a lot of fun.
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