X-Men Comic Books & Graphic Novels

1st printing.

By Brian Cronin.

Whether you've read the earliest X-Men comics from the Silver Age or never miss a big screen release, these are the 100 things all X-Men fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Comic Book Resources' Brian Cronin has collected every essential piece of mutant knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 304 pages, Text. Cover price $16.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

Add to cart Near Mint $23.00

1st printing. By Joseph J. Darowski. With storylines that often contain overt social messages within its "mutant metaphor," X-Men is often credited with having more depth than the average superhero property. In this collection, each essay examines a specific era of the X-Men franchise in relationship to contemporary social concerns. The essays range from an analysis of popular science at the time of the first X-Men comic book in 1963 to an interpretation of a storyline in light of rhetoric of President Obama's first presidential campaign. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 244 pages, Text. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. By Jason Powell. Foreword by Geoff Klock. An appreciation and overview of Chris Claremont's 17-year run on Uncanny X-Men. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 296 pages, Text. Cover price $16.99.

1st printing.

Edited by Tom DeFalco.

Packed with exclusive sketches, script pages and essential information on every X-Man, this definitive look at the mighty mutants includes interviews with co-creator Stan Lee, writers Roy Thomas and Chris Claremont, superstar artists John Byrne, Neal Adams, and Alan Davis, and controversial writer Grant Morrison!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, B&W.

Cover price $17.95.

1st printing. This volume chronicles the continuing expanding mutant universe and its impact on comics as a whole. Includes an introduction to the original X-Men, a look at the "Claremont Revolution", the debut of the New Mutants, the Marvel Mutant Universe, and the X-Men's Canadian cousins, Alpha Flight. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart Fine $11.75

1st printing. Edited by James Van Hise. It's hard to believe it, but once upon a time the popularity of the uncanny X-Men had fallen so low that the series was on the verge of cancellation. Enter: Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum, John Byrne and Len Wein. Together with a new cast of mutant heroes, including Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Wolverine, these Uncanny and amazingly talented creators brought the series back back from the edge of exstinction and now the X-Men is the highest selling comic in the world! Includes a look at the Lee & Kirby years. interviews with Roy Thomas and Chris Claremont, and over a dozen profiles featuring all your favorite X-Men heroes and villains! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 66 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. "Spotlight on: Issues #129-145!" By James Van Hise. Featuring an in-depth analysis of Uncanny X-Men #129-145. James Van Hise continues his acclaimed critical review of the most popular comic book characters being published today. Van Hise is the author of THE ART OF AL WILLIAMSON and STEVE DITKO: THE UNEXPLORED GENIUS, as well as a contributing editor to COMICS FEATURE. His work has also see print in COMICSCENE and STARLOG. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $16.00

1st printing.

Written by James Buckley, Jr.

Meet the artists, writers, and others who make X-Men comic books come to life! Includes exclusive X-Men art!

Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK READERS, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Level 4: Proficient Readers

Add to cart Fine $7.00

2nd and later printings.

Written by James Buckley, Jr.

Meet the artists, writers, and others who make X-Men comic books come to life! Includes exclusive X-Men art!

Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK READERS, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Level 4: Proficient Readers

Add to cart Fine $6.80

Add to cart Fine $6.80

Add to cart Very Good $7.99

1st printing.

Written by James Buckley, Jr.

Meet the artists, writers, and others who make X-Men comic books come to life! Includes exclusive X-Men art!

Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK READERS, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Level 4: Proficient Readers

Cover price $3.95.

Collects material from Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15, Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #1, Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #110, Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #1, and Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #1. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. Heroes and Legends alike. This is how it all began. Featuring the origin tales of the the Amazing Wall-Crawler, the Jade Giant, the Master of the Mystic Arts, Earth's Mightiest Heroes, and the Children of the Atom! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $4.99.

Scholastic: X-Men Encyclopedia

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Comprehensive, up-to-date fully illustrated biographies for mutant heroes, villains, teams, and more! A must-have addition to the collections of die-hard fans ...or the perfect entry into the X-Men Universe for new readers! Includes a cover gallery of some of the most memorable X-Men comics.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

Scholastic: X-Men Encyclopedia

Written by Eric J. Moreels, Ronald Byrd, and Stuart Vandal. Cover by Mike Deodato, Jr.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Comprehensive, up-to-date fully illustrated biographies for mutant heroes, villains, teams, and more! A must-have addition to the collections of die-hard fans ...or the perfect entry into the X-Men Universe for new readers!

Also Includes stories from Giant Size X-Men (1975-2005) #3-4. Written by Joss Whedon and Chris Claremont. Art by Neal Adam, Rick Leonardi, and Jimmy Palmiotti.

Plus: Over a 50+ page cover gallery of some of the most memorable X-Men comics!

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

1st printing. Written by Peter Sanderson. Art and cover by Brandon Peterson. Created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics, DK's Marvel Year by Year takes readers on an incredible century-spanning voyage through seven tumultuous decades of one of the world's most popular comic book publishers. This fully revised and updated edition includes 32 exciting new pages to cover the years since the original edition, including new feature spreads. This slipcased hardcover has been updated and expanded and includes new cover art by artist Brandon Peterson. Included in front cover sleeve are 2 prints of the cover art (full color and black & white version). Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., 384 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

1st printing. Collects material from Official Index to the Marvel Universe (2009) #1-13.

Get the complete history of the X-Men from their earliest appearances all the way up to the present day.

This book comes packed with synopses of every issue of Uncanny X-Men-introducing you to the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within and providing vital information about all things X! Also includes synopses of Classic X-Men issues only available in this collection.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 328 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Phoenix The Untold Story (1984 Marvel) and material from Not Brand Echh (1967-1969) #4 and 8 and Rampaging Hulk (1977-1981 Magazine) #2.

Written by Doug Moench, Chris Claremont, Roy Thomas, Gary Friedrich, and John Byrne. Art by Tom Sutton, Walt Simonson, John Byrne, Alfredo Alcala, and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Back Cover by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum.

Includes: Behind the scenes extras for the Silver Age and Bronze Age of the X-Men. Character designs. Articles. A cover gallery for Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #67-93. New pages that were added to reprints. Original art. An Official Marvel Index to the X-Men gallery. A gallery of covers for reprints and collected editions. And, a collec tion of Introductions and Afterwords by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, Chris Claremont, Terry Austin, Jon B. Cooke, and Bruce Canwell.

Hardcover, 304 pages, full color.

NOTE: This collection was originally available only in the X-Men: Children of the Atom HC Slipcase Box Set (2020 Marvel).

Marvel 75 Anniversary Edition - 1st printing. BY Michael Mallory. X-Men: The Characters and Their Universe tells the story of this unique band of Marvel Comics' heroes from their creation in 1963 to the present as one of the globe's hottest franchises. This colorful, lavishly illustrated volume also traces how the characters have been adapted into the media of television and film, including the groundbreaking 1992 animated series and blockbuster feature films, including X-Men III: The Last Stand. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

Updated Edition

1st printing.

By Peter Sanderson.

Following exciting new developments in the X-Men universe, this revised edition of the Ultimate X-Men includes the best of the two feature films (X-Men: The Movie and X-2: X-Men United) and the animated television series. Each chapter focuses on a different decade in X-Men history, revealing new characters and their powers, the major stories and their settings.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Very Good $10.00

Revised Edition

2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary.

By Peter Sanderson. Forward by Stan Lee.

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about Marvel's Merry Mutants! This revised edition of X-Men: The Ultimate Guide includes additional information from the X-Men films and animated series, as well as exciting details on new characters and current plotlines from the comics.

Hardcover, 10 1/2-ib. x 12-in., 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.