Status Updates From The X-Men Omnibus, Vol. 2

Really enjoyed seeing the progression in the quality of the story telling and especially the art - which contributed to the biggest shock of all : that the X-Men would be cancelled (at until being brought back 5 years later with a new team) when its quality was becoming better and better

The deeper I get into this massive book, the more I notice the distinctive style of different artists. One guest artist hated the original X-Men logo so much that he asked to change it when he whipped up the art for the issue. He didn't even want to sign his name to the second issue. He signed it, "Art: Do we have to tell you?" Amazing that out of annoyance the most iconic X-Men logo was formed. Thanks Jim Steranko!

It just occurred to me that Marvel Girl's mask is supposed to represent an X. How have I never noticed that before??? SMH.

It was amusing seeing the X-Men have a car wash to raise money to fly to Europe to save Professor X. The Blackbird was out of gas and the kids were all broke.

This is really NOT great ....I hope it gets better.