Jean Grey, Storm, Wolverine, Cyclops, Rogue, Kitty Pryde, Gambit, Professor X: these heroes are only a few of the legends that the X-Men count among their ranks.
Ever since they made their first appearance in The X-Men #1 (1963), the X-Men have been stalwarts in Marvel’s incredible pantheon of characters. From the very first ancient mutants through to the latest generation of X-Men, these characters have fought for their own rights and to make the world a better place.
In this latest addition to DK’s comprehensive, superhero Ultimate Guides, you’ll find everything you need to know about the X-Men. This official book includes a foreword by a renowned comic creator, detailed character studies, key storylines, and in-depth explorations of iconic comics, bringing the X-Men’s exhilarating story right up to date.
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Stephen Wiacek
Stephen “Win” Wiacek has worked in all areas of the comics industry since 1981, as a writer, artist, editor, and designer. He has taught and lectured on comics creation and production; and worked as a cartoonist, journalist, and consultant for TV and movies. From 1997–2007, he was chairman of the UK’s professional body the Comics Creators Guild. As a freelance copywriter and reviewer, he writes about comics for the DC Super Hero Collection, The Slings & Arrows Graphic Novel Guide, and for books such as The DC Book, The DC Comics Encyclopedia and DC Comics: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, from Dorling Kindersley. In his spare time, he encourages people to change their reading habits on his Now Read This graphic novel review blog (www.comicsreview.co.uk/nowreadthis).
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