Pairing a reprint of “Second Genesis!” (from the historic Giant-Size X-Men #1) with a new backup tale by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum, Special Edition X-Men #1 makes a solid package for the early collector’s market.
READStorm falls under Dracula’s thrall once more, but what’s going on with a distraught – and seemingly murderous – Kitty Pryde? Another mismatched story of horror and superheroics from the future New Mutants team of Chris Claremont and Bill Sienkiewicz.
READProfessor X is impregnated with a Brood Queen; have the X-Men returned to Earth in time to stop the transformation? An excellent concluding issue to the original Brood saga, from the team of Chris Claremont, Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek.
READFacing certain doom, the X-Men lay siege to the Brood throne world in an attempt to liberate the Acanti. An underdeveloped-but-still-strong issue from the X-team of Chris Claremont, Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek.
READWhen Darkseid resurrects Dark Phoenix, the X-Men and Teen Titans must join forces in an effort to save the universe. The best of the Big Two’s Bronze Age crossovers, from the A-list creative team of Chris Claremont, Walter Simonson and Terry Austin.
READSpider-Man and Captain Britain wake inside a giant pinball machine and soon must survive the deathtraps of Murder World. A fun Arcade outing with Chris Claremont, John Byrne and Dave Hunt.
READBritish exchange student Brian Braddock rooms with Peter Parker, meaning Captain Britain and Spider-Man have some things to figure out. A strong U.S. debut for the Captain – also featuring the first appearance of future X-Men foe Arcade – from the legendary creative team of Chris Claremont and John Byrne.
READStranded in a nebula, the X-Men struggle with the news that they’ve been infected with Brood spawn. Paul Smith joins Chris Claremont on the creative team and Marvel’s mutant flagship levels up again.
READThe Brood continue to pursue the X-Men, but this time it’s Carol Danvers – now as Binary – who saves the day. This debut of Binary – from the creative team of Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum – has a mostly been-there, done-that feel.
READWolverine frees Carol Danvers and the other X-Men from Brood captivity … but is it already too late? The original Brood saga picks up the pace in this largely enjoyable tale from Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum.
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