Synopses & Reviews
Born with extraordinary powers and abilities, these mutants were gathered by Charles Xavier to protect a world that fears and hates them. Ever expanding their ranks, these children of the atom combat the evils threatening both mutants and humans alike. They are...the uncanny X-Men!
This volume reprints the classic Uncanny X-Men #120-144, written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by John Byrne, Terry Austin, and Brent Anderson featuring the first appearances of Kitty Pryde and Alpha Flight, and the classic "Dark Phoenix" storyline! B&W.
Review
"The 'Dark Phoenix' storyline is emblematic not only for its emotional and dramatic high-points (nothing makes an impression like killing a major character), but also for John Byrne's first-rate pencils and for the way the new team was finally gelling....[I]t's hard to fault a story that boasts some fight scenes on a truly epic scale; the introduction of Kitty Pryde, one day to be known as Shadowcat; Wolverine on his own, fighting to help his captured teammates and doing what he does best; and the Hellfire Club, who aren't the most memorable villains but certainly get the job done..." Chris Bolton, Powells.com (read the entire Powells.com review)
Synopsis
Marvel continues its Essential series with this companion edition to The Essential X-Men. At a whopping 528 pages, this bargain-priced collection gathers The Uncanny X-Men #120-145.