This may actually be the greatest story arc in super-hero comics. This is the first part of a two part epic. The first volume collects Giant-Size X-Men #1 and UXM 94-119. These are the most affordable options typically, in black and white, and don’t contain the 12 page vignettes. Alternatively you can buy the Essential X-Men volumes. They are also written by a much more seasoned writer (an older Claremont). These stories are great! They are often more personal stories then you get in the main comic and help to fill in character details. The first 44 issues of Classic X-Men contain an extra 12 page story by Claremont.

These re-print Giant-Size X-Men #1 through UXM #138. The Phoenix / Dark Phoenix Sagaīefore the Phoenix Saga : UXM 94-100: If you can find them, the way to read these is to find Classic X-Men #’s 1-44. Relevant podcasts: Check out My Marvelous Year! We cover all the essential X-Men comics (and the Marvel Universe at large!) throughout Marvel history. Wolverine: The original ongoing series by Claremont. The first appearance of Apocalypse is here and much more I won’t reveal to avoid spoilers.Įxcalibur: Claremont wrote the first 34 issues. Extremely relevant to X-Men continuity, though. Not my favorite until the great Peter David takes over with issue 70. Louise Simonson starts this one and continues the writing chores for the first 69 issues. At that point I would stick to the issue involved in the cross-over events. Louise Simonson takes over with issue 55. The New Mutants (NM): Claremont wrote issues 1-54. Uncanny X-Men (UXM): The X-Men flagship titile. Diversity to the rescue! 16 Years of Claremont: And so the epic begins…. Claremont did not write this, but Claremont’s epic really starts with this issue. Out with the old X-Men & in with the new. Giant-Size X-Men #1 : The one that started it all! You must read this. Not much of a super-hero book, more of a World War 2 holocaust survivor’s diary.

Magneto: Testament : Not required reading, but great insight into the super-villain as a young man.

I just linked to the first volume, but there’s more on Amazon. Just fun adventures before the world of mutants gets super serious. Read this for a fun look back at the original Uncanny X-men issues. Recaps some of the early Lee/Kirby issues. Before jumping right into that issue you should read some origin stories…. Support CBH on Patreon for exclusive rewards, or Donate here! Thank you for reading!īefore Claremont: Claremont took over in August of 1975 with Uncanny X-men (UXM) No. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a qualifying affiliate commission.Ĭomic Book Herald’s reading orders and guides are also made possible by reader support on Patreon, and generous reader donations.Īny size contribution will help keep CBH alive and full of new comics guides and content.

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