The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus 2

Well researched. Well made.

X-Men has always been one of my favorite titles for a long time. This is the comic in its best form. Written by Chris Claremont, this run has some of the best story arches in Marvel’s 85 year history. Featuring the “Dark Phoenix” and “Days of Future Past” story lines, this book is loaded with the characters and events I’ve come to love. A must for comic fans.

Anyone willing to shell out $60-100 for volume 2 of a collection is probably already aware of what this essentially is, so I won't go over all the details. However, please don't assume the criticisms below take any joy away from my geeky, giddy, happiness at this book. Here's more info for those who are curious.In addition to the main reprints of Uncanny X-Men #132-153, annual #4 (after #138) & 5 (after #150) it peppers in Avengers Annual #10 (after #149) and Marvel Fanfare #1-4 (after Annual #5 and before #151).FYI, the reprints of Marvel Fanfare do include the Editori-Al pages.After the main portion, there is a supplements section for the following:- Marvel Treasury Edition #266 page Wolverine vs. Hercules story. No cover reprint.- Marvel Treasury Edition #275 page Angel story. No cover reprint.- Marvel Team-Up #10010 page Storm & Black Panther story. No cover reprint.- Bizarre Adventures #27All 3 stories (Phoenix, Iceman, and Nightcrawler) reprinted (in original black-and-white) along with the cover and the 3 X-Men Data Log pages.Note for the picky: These do not appear to be from original artwork, but "remastered" scans of the magazine. Unfortunately, whoever was doing the adjustments to the artwork boosted the contrast a bit too much. Subtle shades of gray in some of the graphite shading and ink washes are faded out. Nothing earth-shattering, but a fact none-the-less.- Phoenix: The Untold Story #1Reprint of full issue except for the colored version of the unused X-Men #138 splash page at the end of the book. Reprint includes wraparound cover, editor introduction, entire story, and interview.Supplemental gallery includes:- John Byrne Kitty Pryde character design (1 page).- 5 pages of original inked pages and covers from X-Men #s 132, 133, 134 & 137.- 2 pages of original penciled pages from the original ending of X-Men #137.- Original inked page of unused splash page for unpublished version of X-Men #138 (1 page).- 1/2 page of original penciled page for unpublished version of X-Men #138.- 2 pages of original inked pages from X-Men #141.- Unpublished original unused cover for X-Men #142 (1 page).- Pin-up from Marvel Age #16 (1 page).- 2 pages of spoofs.- 3 pages of Byrne pin-ups from 1993.- 6 Byrne pin-up pencils (1 page).- Calendar art & house ad (1 page).- 5 pages of Classic X-Men covers (4 per page).- 2 Marvel Collectible Classics cover reprints (1 page).- 4 Essential X-Men covers (1 page).- 6 Dark Phoenix trade & hc covers (6 pages).- 2 Days of Future Past trade covers (2 pages).- 2 Savage Land trade covers (2 pages).- 5 Marvel Masterworks tpb covers (5 pages).

i was in third-sixth grade buying any x-men comic i could find at the local drug stores. this is the first time, i'm able to read them straight thru. i LOVE the letter columns, cross-overs, mini-series, graphic novels, etc. I wonder if they'll continue with a volume 4/will they reprint some of the first x-factor issues? i ask because the x-universe grows pretty quick around that time but x-men readers deserve to see scott leave the team for jean. i guess alll i can do is wait!

I passed this up the first time it was released, but luckily got this second printing! I've really grown to love the Marvel Omnibus format. Especially the Uncanny X-Men series, that features several issues from the Uncanny X-Men, plus several extras originally found in other comic titles. The big draw for this tome is the classic "Dark Phoenix" & it's aftermath. It also includes the epic "Days of Future Past". Chris Claremont & John Bryne were truly in their prime here & nothing has really compared to it since.

Pinnacle of marvel greatness! Claremont/ Byrne team was one of best of all time, the ultimate creative force to evolve from the Stan Lee/Kirby magic! Too bad they couldn't get along to stay together for years! Humanity's loss ;)Marvel: you must put out the entire Claremont Xmen runs in omnibus format! I want the full saga in omnibus complete with minor crossovers- obviously you've done the big events as separate books.This material is still magic & fresh! Claremont & Byrne are legends! They should be in charge of marvel's creative direction today but that's another loss for humanity.Not that Byrne/ Claremont didn't weave magic solo- they did!In the meantime marvel should crank out more of the classic series in omnibus form- moonknight, X factor, Excalibur, and especially an ALPHA FLIGHT omnibus!!!! etc etc.

This is a great collection of classic X-Men tales and a great introduction to the team for new readers. There is one error in the description. Kitty Pryde and Emma Frost (and Dazzler) actually debuted in issues 129-131. There is a very brief recap of those events in issue 132 but it would have been great if the full issues were included in this collection.

Highest possible recommendation. This book is a dream! Includes a lot of bonuses... including Avengers Annual 11 by Michael Golden. Extra big format makes this a really fun read. This is the XMEN the way it was and the way it should be.Few minor quibbles: didn't understand the cover 'remake'.... they should have used the original cover by Byrne and Austin. Also, there are some introductions from Claremont, Austin (loved that one), and Louise Simonson. It seems like they were lifted straight from prior Masterwork volumes. Kind of wish they had been updated to reflect this great release.Anyway... this book (and the prior volume) are must haves if only for the Claremont/Byrne/Austin run. Read this and see what the XMEN movies could have really been like.