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X-Men Chronology: Mike Carey’s run

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When you look back at the history of the X-Men, certain writers stand out.  These are writers who settled down into the book, who produced definitive works that shaped and transformed the X-Men mythos, and who developed much of the continuity fans love.  Top of the list is the legendary Chris Claremont, who – between 1975 and 1991 – penned no less than 186 consecutive issues.  But in second place is Mike Carey, who took over the helm of ‘X-Men’ in 2006, and left in 2011, having penned a 73-issue series. [Read more…] about X-Men Chronology: Mike Carey’s run

Messiah CompleX Overview

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2005’s ‘House of M’ had transformed the X-Men’s world, decimating the mutant race.  But by 2006, the Marvel writers started working towards a grand crossover that would move the X-books into a new phase – an arc that was finally unveiled in the 2007 event ‘Messiah CompleX’. [Read more…] about Messiah CompleX Overview

X-Men Chronology: Kyle and Yost’s New X-Men

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Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost are one of Marvel’s top teams.  Their collaborations extend across media – in fact, the duo are due to write the third Thor movie, ‘Thor: Ragnarok’.  Chris Yost is also credited with creating the character of X-23, who debuted on the animated series ‘X-Men: Evolution’.  But in 2005, they were really part of something special, when they took over ‘New X-Men’ at #20, continuing until #46. [Read more…] about X-Men Chronology: Kyle and Yost’s New X-Men