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X-Men: Mutant Genesis (Reprints X-men 1-7)

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In 1991, Marvel made history by launching a new ongoing X-Men series (the first issue of which was available in many different covers) with legendary X-Men scribe Chris Claremont at the helm, and the talent of superstar in the making Jim Lee providing the pencils. Collecting the first seven issues of X-Men, Mutant Genesis finds Professor Xavier dividing the team up into two groups: the Blue team (which this X-title would feature) and the Gold team (which would be featured in Uncanny X-Men). During this, Magneto and his followers, the Acolytes, are planning to wreak havoc on mankind, and it appears that Cyclops, Wolverine, Beast, Rogue, Gambit, and Psylocke may be on his side whether they want to be or not. Later on, characters such as Maverick and Omega Red make their debuts as well. The story is typical X-Men/Claremont fare, but it works for what it's worth, whether the dialogue is dated or not. Jim Lee's art is still great fifteen years later, and his character models and costumes would set the standard of the X-Men's look until the end of the decade. All in all, Mutant Genesis isn't the best X-Men TPB you'll read, but you can certainly do far, far worse.

Jim Lee made a name for himself in the late 80's with his legendary run on Marvel's Uncanny X-Men series, so it's no surprise that when given the chance to launch a brand new X-Men series in 1991 it broke all previous sales records and was the most talked-about comics event until the "death" of Superman. The Marvel Legends: X-Men - Mutant Genesis trade paperback collects the first seven issues of that new series (Lee's entire run prior to leaving to start Image Comics).

The stories collected here are pretty decent, but aren't the best from ether Claremont or Lee. Claremont's Magneto story is probably the better of the two, as it returns Magneto to villain status in a big way. Lee's story was more dynamic, and had some of the paramilitary flavor he would use as the backbone for his Wildstorm Universe.

The artwork is gorgeous during the first half and a bit of a mess for the remainder of the book. I think deadline issues were to blame, as Lee has a reputation for not being able to stick with a monthly title. He had a few months to get the first few issues done, so naturally they're amazing to look at. The remaining issues are obviously the work of someone who was in a hurry.

My only complaint with this volume is the binding. It seems way too flimsy and after a few readings my copy looks much worse for wear. Maybe Marvel will give this the Premiere Classic hardcover treatment some day.

If you were an X-Men fan in the 1990's, you don't need me to tell you why you should have this volume in your collection. IF you came to the X-Men later, trust me when I say that what Claremont and Lee did on this title definitely influenced today's X-Men.

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"Mutant Genesis" reprints (in color, not b&w) the first seven issues of the second series X-Men (now renamed New X-Men) from 1991. Claremont writes the first three issues, and John Byrne and Jim Lee write the remaining four. Lee provides pencils for all.

The the 3-issue story "Rubicon" represents Claremont's finale as he left the series he'd written for 14 years and made the highest selling comic EVER. It ranks among his best writing (which is saying a lot). The story revolves around Magneto's quest for vengence against Charles Xavier and Moira MacTaggert, involving nearly thirty years of X-Men history, including the effects of the Holocaust, prejudice, nuclear proliferation, and the effects of anger on the human soul. Highly recommended.

If you enjoy this trade, I would recommend Claremont's work in:
"X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills"; "X-Men: Vignettes"; and the four volumes of Essential X-Men b&w reprints.

...which only lasted three whole issues.
By 1991, the X-Men franchise had exploded into heights undreamed of and a second X-Men title was launched, selling a record (that still holds up today) of 8 million copies of its first issue sold.
Unfortunately, it was Claremont's last hurrah (at the time) as THE mutant scribe as editorial edict seemed to favor more input from the artist over the writer and he left the title with issue #3.
Following in his footsteps as writer were John Byrne (who had a miserable time on the gig) and Scott Lobdell (who eventually got the gig) with plot assists from Lee himself.
The art is solid, as artist/inker team of Jim Lee and Scott Williams shines, but takes a noticable change as a rotation of inkers comes in over the pencils.
The writing has a noticable shift, as Claremont's often cliched phrases and structuring is replaced with a different tone and has a more humourous tone to it.
I give this 5 stars in the fact that the first edition had those new commissions by Jeff Matsuda to balance the broken spreads, with dialogue inserted to try and seam them together.

This Tradepaperback collectes the first 7 issues of X-Men Volume 2. The first arc is a 3 parter with Magneto and nuclear weapons, the second is with a new villain named Omega Red and is linked to Wolverine's past. the best thing about this book is Jim Lee's art, when you open up a comic book, it should like this, bright colors, amazing art, and muscle-bound characters. A must-have for any X-Men fan.

This recopilation shows the gold age of x-men (the 90's) beacuse thanks to Chis Claremont stories and Jim Lee's Strong art, the X-men are the most famous comic book in the world, you can read the first apperance of omega red, and Dr. Cornelius comeback, you must read this if you think you are a x-men fan.

P>This is the last and probably bet X-Men stories every. It combines the talents of Chris Claremont (before he was fired and X-Men fell apart) and Jim Lee when he was still letting his art flow naturaly. Hands down Lees bet are work ever! And if you know Lee that's saying a lot.

The story focuses on the X-Men Blue Team. Cyclops, Wolverine, Rouge, Gambit, Phylock, Beast, and Jubilee. The battle their old foe Magneteo who is back with a vengence to take over the world.

The second part of the story introduces us to a trio of Wolverine's arch villians, The Hand, Sabertooth, and Omega Red. The conspire together with one of Wolverine's evil creators to unlock Wolverine's seceret past and get more than they bargined for.

This is the X-Men at their absolute best just before they sank to their absolute worst.

Lee's artwork is breath taking.

X-Men:Mutant Genesis is a great graphic novel! You have first seven issues of the acclaimed 2nd seris of X-Men! X-Men is written by Chris Claremont with artwork by superstar Jim Lee! Chris Claremont writes first three issues of X-Men and Jim Lee draws all seven issues! Also the birth for the acolytes and the X-Men's Blue team with a final showdown with Magneto on Asteriod M! The first apperance of Omega Red and Marverick is here in these issues! These issues are great and if you bought the orginal comics back in 1991, this will bring back the memories on how Jim Lee rose to fame starting a new X-Men Title with Marvel comics! Great! A+

X-Men: Mutant Genisis is Chris Claremont and Jim Lee's finest work for Marvel Comics! This X-Men tradepaperback the famous story arc of X-Men#1-7 originally published in 1991! This is the famous story Arc where you see the X-Men split into two teams. One is calles the X-Men gold team and the other is called X-Men Blue team. The focus of these issues is the the X-Men Blue team consisting of Cyclops, Wolverine, Psylock,Rogue, Gambit, and Beast! Magneto and his Accolytes are out for Revenge against Mankind! The X-Men must stop Magneto before he destroys the Earth and all Human life.This is also Chris Claremont's last 3 issues of X-Men! He left the book after a 17 year run on Unccany X-Men. Jim Lee draws all the issues and co-plots the rest. These issues has the first apperances of X-Men characters Omega Red and Maverick!It also tells more about Wolverine's origin as Weapon X! This is the famous X-Men story arc that made Jim Lee famous! Buy it! A Great X-Men Tradepaperback!

This volume is great. You have to get it if you love the X-men. This volume contains the first seven or so issues of the X-men series that came out twelve years ago. I loved these stories as a kid and I love them now. They are still just as good as I remember. Issues 1-4 have a really good Magento/X-men battle while Issues 4-7 have a great Wolverine story that carries over into the now classic "Wolverine#50." I hope the issues that follow this one (Jim Lee's "Ghost Rider/X-men/Brood story" and Jim Lee's "Longshot" story) get published in a volume that Accompanies this one.