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david r · 10-21-2007, 03:15 PM

My apologizes if this has been attempted before, but taking the idea from Gilda Dent, I'd like to read X-Men from the beginning. I'd like to start with the 1963 Original 5 and read from there.

Reading one issue a day (skipping the reprint issues), and posting a review here. Trying to read them like a new reader would, discovering each issue for the first time. Everyone at CBR is welcomed and encouraged to join in. I know this may be too ambitious to complete, but I want to give it a try!

The only rule I'd like to have is no mention be made of later events. As though those events haven't happened yet. Each review mentions the issue and ones published before it, and that is it.

X-Men From the Beginning!!
I'm off to read Uncanny X-Men #1 and post my review. :)

Cicero · 10-21-2007, 03:22 PM

Will you be reading all 2000 or so X-Title (and crossover) issues, or only the core titles (and which would those be, if just those)?

w00tmaster93 · 10-21-2007, 03:31 PM

You sir are going to go insane

david r · 10-21-2007, 03:34 PM

@Cicero, I'll be reading the original X-Men comic. From the Original 5 to the "New X-Men" of the 70s. I'll include annuals. Also I'll include some of the mini-series of the 80s (Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Magik, etc.) I think I'll start a separate thread for New Mutants once I get to that point.

I'm not sure about Alpha Flight or X-Factor once I get there. I'll make the decision then.

I WILL INCLUDE THE 1991 ADJECTIVELESS X-MEN SERIES. I consider that part of the official series. I'm going to try to stay close to UNCANNY X-MEN and any crossovers connected with it will be included.

Affinity · 10-21-2007, 03:35 PM

You've got your hands on EVERY ISSUE EVER? That's some crazy stuff, yo.

Brian M. · 10-21-2007, 03:35 PM

Any comic w/ the O5 in it is instantly better then your favorite comic, that is unless your favorite comic is an O5 comic and then your just a classy individual.

david r · 10-21-2007, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Affinity

You've got your hands on EVERY ISSUE EVER? That's some crazy stuff, yo.

It's not so hard with Essentials and Masterworks. Plus, CLASSIC X-MEN. The 1990s era will get more complicated. But that is a long ways off, and I'll make decisions when we reach that point. :)

caney · 10-21-2007, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david r

@Cicero, I'll be reading the original X-Men comic. From the Original 5 to the "New X-Men" of the 70s. I'll include annuals. Also I'll include some of the mini-series of the 80s (Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Magik, etc.) I think I'll start a separate thread for New Mutants once I get to that point.

I'm not sure about Alpha Flight or X-Factor once I get there. I'll make the decision then.

I WILL INCLUDE THE 1991 ADJECTIVELESS X-MEN SERIES. I consider that part of the official series. I'm going to try to stay close to UNCANNY X-MEN and any crossovers connected with it will be included.

Wow, good luck with all that. It'll take years!

I similarly started reading Uncanny from the beginning sometime last year (not one a day, but just going in order from #1). I think I got up to 190somthing before I fizzled out (the dialog starts to hurt my brain after a while). Maybe I'll pick back up where I left off.

Faded · 10-21-2007, 03:41 PM

I like it! It should be a good incentive for me to read up on Lee's Era (in order), which I really haven't had the time nor motivation to finish up on.

The Sword Is Drawn · 10-21-2007, 03:53 PM

Good luck. I've read most of the early Stan Lee and Roy Thomas stuff through reprints. It's a bit of a slog. And at times you will ask yourself how come this thing didn't get cancelled properly...

But for the completists it must be done.

Your Imaginary Pal · 10-21-2007, 03:59 PM

they do have X-Men on DVD-ROM. from '63 until sometime in the 2000s.
So for anyone interested this could be a money saving way to get into it.
can't wait for some reviews. should be enlightening.

Vegetarian Goat · 10-21-2007, 04:42 PM

About 3 years ago, i completed my X-Men collection of every X-Book from Giant Size #1-Current. Then, i went online and found a chronological list of X-comics, and read them in that order. It took about 6-7 months. I quite possibly went insane. Only my barber knows for sure.

david r · 10-21-2007, 05:24 PM

X-Men #1
The Strangest Super-Heroes of All! The X-MEN!

The cover says "Don't Miss This Fabulous First Issue! In the Sensational Fantastic Four Style! X-Men versus Magneto Earth's Most Powerful Super-Villain!"

The cover jumps out at you. With the X-Men in full attack mode, each of them showing off their powers. The only drawback here is Magneto's face is pretty hidden. But a classic #1 cover!

X-Men #1 begins at Charles Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. We meet Charles Xavier sitting motionless, as he mentally summons his students. We are introduced to Hank McCoy, Bobby Drake, Scott "Slim" Summers and Warren Worthington the Third. Who all enter the room dressed in yellow training uniforms. Xavier runs the four male students through a training session, observing their mutant powers. Sure enough, Beast and Iceman get into an argument.

There is a hilarious bit where Iceman dons a carrot, buttons, and a hat and broom and calls himself the "Snowman." Silver Age hilarity in all it's glory! Charles Xavier seems particurarly stern. Soon, the new pupil arrives. Her name is Jean Grey, and she meets Xavier and the 4 male students. The boys begin flirting with this new addition. All except Slim Summers, who seems very shy towards her. Jean shows her power of telekinesis, and they are all dazzled. Charles then says he was born of parents who'd worked on the first A-Bomb project. He is a mutant--possibly the first mutant. He was crippled in a childhood accident. He has formed the X-Men to protect mankind from evil mutants.

Cue Evil Mutant! We are now introduced to Magneto! He has been watching Cape Citadel and destroying missiles there, causing paranoia across America. Magneto now approaches the guard gate at the Cape, assaulting the troops and sending their rifles, tanks and machine guns into a frenzy. Soldiers attempt to physically hold him, but Magneto shoots them away. Magneto confronts the base commander and imprisons him in a force field. Thus, capturing Cape Citadel.

A tense Charles Xavier learns of this news and orders the X-Men on their first mission. They drive a Rolls-Royce! to an airport, where they board a jet which flies them using Xavier's mental powers!! They arrive at the Cape and march through the troops. Cyclops uses his optic blasts to smash through Magneto's protective force field. Magneto sees them and launches missiles at Angel, which the team quickly dispatch. A short battle ensues, but finally Magneto flees the base and the X-Men have won! The Base Commander congratulates the X-Men and says they will be most honored in his command. The final panel shows the jet flying back with Charles' face in the clouds saying how proud he is of their victory. "And, now return to me, my X-Men!"

Overall, this was a great first issue. The students seem like a lot of fun, and you can tell there is going to be a lot of hijinks among them. Jean Grey will obviously be a major attraction for the male students. Charles Xavier is a Yul Brynner-type, portrayed as a hard taskmaster, but also charming and caring. Magneto's personality was pretty vague, beyond the typical "Evil Super-Villain". But I liked his helmet and it gave him a very menacing look. The artwork was quite good, except for bare backgrounds in several panels. I still liked it and liked the yellow uniforms, which give the X-Men a unique signature look. (Like the blue uniforms for the Fantastic Four.)

This was a classic first issue. I can't wait to read the rematch with Magneto.

Faded · 10-21-2007, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david r

The Strangest Super-Heroes of All! The X-MEN!

The cover says "Don't Miss This Fabulous First Issue! In the Sensational Fantastic Four Style! X-Men versus Magneto Earth's Most Powerful Super-Villain!"

More to come...

I haven't finished it yet, but one line that caught my eye was:

"Mistakes are for homo sapiens, sir...not the Angel!"

-- Angel

caney · 10-21-2007, 05:29 PM

Ah, what the hell. I'll start from the beginning again as well. I can read one a day.

TO ME, MY UNCANNY X-MEN ESSENTIAL!

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10-21-2007, 03:41 PM	#9
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10-21-2007, 03:15 PM	#1
david r X-Men Chronic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Putting the band back together Posts: 5,338	X-Men from the Beginning My apologizes if this has been attempted before, but taking the idea from Gilda Dent, I'd like to read X-Men from the beginning. I'd like to start with the 1963 Original 5 and read from there. Reading one issue a day (skipping the reprint issues), and posting a review here. Trying to read them like a new reader would, discovering each issue for the first time. Everyone at CBR is welcomed and encouraged to join in. I know this may be too ambitious to complete, but I want to give it a try! The only rule I'd like to have is no mention be made of later events. As though those events haven't happened yet. Each review mentions the issue and ones published before it, and that is it. X-Men From the Beginning!! I'm off to read Uncanny X-Men #1 and post my review. :)

10-21-2007, 03:22 PM	#2
Cicero Person Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Gray City Posts: 176	Will you be reading all 2000 or so X-Title (and crossover) issues, or only the core titles (and which would those be, if just those)?

10-21-2007, 03:31 PM	#3
w00tmaster93 '99 Annual Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 290	You sir are going to go insane

10-21-2007, 03:34 PM	#4
david r X-Men Chronic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Putting the band back together Posts: 5,338	@Cicero, I'll be reading the original X-Men comic. From the Original 5 to the "New X-Men" of the 70s. I'll include annuals. Also I'll include some of the mini-series of the 80s (Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Magik, etc.) I think I'll start a separate thread for New Mutants once I get to that point. I'm not sure about Alpha Flight or X-Factor once I get there. I'll make the decision then. I WILL INCLUDE THE 1991 ADJECTIVELESS X-MEN SERIES. I consider that part of the official series. I'm going to try to stay close to UNCANNY X-MEN and any crossovers connected with it will be included.

10-21-2007, 03:35 PM	#5
Affinity earn it Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 8,766	You've got your hands on EVERY ISSUE EVER? That's some crazy stuff, yo.

10-21-2007, 05:24 PM	#13
david r X-Men Chronic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Putting the band back together Posts: 5,338	X-Men #1 The Strangest Super-Heroes of All! The X-MEN! The cover says "Don't Miss This Fabulous First Issue! In the Sensational Fantastic Four Style! X-Men versus Magneto Earth's Most Powerful Super-Villain!" The cover jumps out at you. With the X-Men in full attack mode, each of them showing off their powers. The only drawback here is Magneto's face is pretty hidden. But a classic #1 cover! X-Men #1 begins at Charles Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. We meet Charles Xavier sitting motionless, as he mentally summons his students. We are introduced to Hank McCoy, Bobby Drake, Scott "Slim" Summers and Warren Worthington the Third. Who all enter the room dressed in yellow training uniforms. Xavier runs the four male students through a training session, observing their mutant powers. Sure enough, Beast and Iceman get into an argument. There is a hilarious bit where Iceman dons a carrot, buttons, and a hat and broom and calls himself the "Snowman." Silver Age hilarity in all it's glory! Charles Xavier seems particurarly stern. Soon, the new pupil arrives. Her name is Jean Grey, and she meets Xavier and the 4 male students. The boys begin flirting with this new addition. All except Slim Summers, who seems very shy towards her. Jean shows her power of telekinesis, and they are all dazzled. Charles then says he was born of parents who'd worked on the first A-Bomb project. He is a mutant--possibly the first mutant. He was crippled in a childhood accident. He has formed the X-Men to protect mankind from evil mutants. Cue Evil Mutant! We are now introduced to Magneto! He has been watching Cape Citadel and destroying missiles there, causing paranoia across America. Magneto now approaches the guard gate at the Cape, assaulting the troops and sending their rifles, tanks and machine guns into a frenzy. Soldiers attempt to physically hold him, but Magneto shoots them away. Magneto confronts the base commander and imprisons him in a force field. Thus, capturing Cape Citadel. A tense Charles Xavier learns of this news and orders the X-Men on their first mission. They drive a Rolls-Royce! to an airport, where they board a jet which flies them using Xavier's mental powers!! They arrive at the Cape and march through the troops. Cyclops uses his optic blasts to smash through Magneto's protective force field. Magneto sees them and launches missiles at Angel, which the team quickly dispatch. A short battle ensues, but finally Magneto flees the base and the X-Men have won! The Base Commander congratulates the X-Men and says they will be most honored in his command. The final panel shows the jet flying back with Charles' face in the clouds saying how proud he is of their victory. "And, now return to me, my X-Men!" Overall, this was a great first issue. The students seem like a lot of fun, and you can tell there is going to be a lot of hijinks among them. Jean Grey will obviously be a major attraction for the male students. Charles Xavier is a Yul Brynner-type, portrayed as a hard taskmaster, but also charming and caring. Magneto's personality was pretty vague, beyond the typical "Evil Super-Villain". But I liked his helmet and it gave him a very menacing look. The artwork was quite good, except for bare backgrounds in several panels. I still liked it and liked the yellow uniforms, which give the X-Men a unique signature look. (Like the blue uniforms for the Fantastic Four.) This was a classic first issue. I can't wait to read the rematch with Magneto. Last edited by david r; 10-21-2007 at 05:46 PM.

10-21-2007, 05:29 PM	#15
caney pumpkin prince Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,051	Ah, what the hell. I'll start from the beginning again as well. I can read one a day. TO ME, MY UNCANNY X-MEN ESSENTIAL!

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