The X-Men are maybe the worst time criminals since Van Damme, having gone through various realities, dimensions, and timelines more than I’ve eaten at burger joints. Therefore, it comes down to somebody to gather up all the disparate adventures and try to make sense out of them for you. Sadly, this duty has fallen to me, this website’s less-talented Alex Winter. [Read more…] about X-Men Timelines and Alternate Universes!
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Uncanny X-Men 3D #1 Review!
They say you get what you pay for. Sometimes you get a little bit more for your investment; other times, perhaps not so much. That said, this week sees the release of a Marvel yesteryear classic all done up with an attention-grabbing new visual treatment designed to make everyone “ooo”, “ahh” and say: “Hey, look at that!”. But where exactly does this interpretation of Uncanny X-Men #268 land on the “value” scale? [Read more…] about Uncanny X-Men 3D #1 Review!
Mystique Reading Order
Raven Darkholme, aka Mystique, is one of the most popular X-Men villains (and part time ally!). While she was a strong supporting character throughout the 1980s and 1990’s, the character’s prominent standing as Magneto’s right-hand in the film franchise led to a surge of newfound attention. [Read more…] about Mystique Reading Order
I Can Legacy See Clearly Now #7: X-Men Gold #13 & X-Men Blue #13 – Mo’ Mojo Mo’ Problems
Through my dives into Marvel’s first wave of “Legacy” titles, I’ve been having a tough time wrapping my head around what exactly Marvel’s attempting to accomplish with this linewide branding. [Read more…] about I Can Legacy See Clearly Now #7: X-Men Gold #13 & X-Men Blue #13 – Mo’ Mojo Mo’ Problems
Question of the Week: Ok, What the Heck is the Right Order for X-Men Events?
The X-Men, amirite? Easy to love, darn near impossible to follow without a guide, encyclopedia, and boundless capacity for patience. Even with a modern X-Men reading order, I still had a hard time with this week’s question: [Read more…] about Question of the Week: Ok, What the Heck is the Right Order for X-Men Events?