Essential X-Men Series by Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Terry Kevin Austin, Dave Cockrum, Len Wein, Barry Windsor-Smith, Alan Davis, Louise Simonson, Walter Simonson, John Romita Jr.

Collects Giant Size X-Men #1 and X-Men #94-119. Wolverine! Nightcrawler! Storm! Colossus! Endowed with unique abilities, these mutants were summoned by Professor X to rescue the original X-Men, an underground organization sworn to protect those that fear and hate them. Relive their original adventures; discover the human within the hero and the truth behind the legend.

Ever-expanding their ranks, the Children of the Atom combat the evils threatening both mutants and humans -- like the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, the Hellfire Club and Dark Phoenix.

A collection of graphic novels featuring the band of mutant superheroes with special powers, which was originally formed by the crippled Professor Xavier

Legendary X-Men writer Chris Claremont and two of that title's best known artists, John Romita Jr. and Paul Smith, bring forth some of the mutants greatest adventures in this mammoth 528-page volume. Hated and feared by a world they are sworn to protect, the phenomenally popular X-Men face off against some of their most unforgettable adversaries... moreLegendary X-Men writer Chris Claremont and two of that title's best known artists, John Romita Jr. and Paul Smith, bring forth some of the mutants greatest adventures in this mammoth 528-page volume. Hated and feared by a world they are sworn to protect, the phenomenally popular X-Men face off against some of their most unforgettable adversaries. The X-Men have surpassed the merely popular to become a franchise and an institution in the comics industry, and now with the success of the X-Men movie, one of the most popular film franchises going. As much about personal relationships as costumed adventuring, these stories have forged an unforgettable bridge across the latter decades of the 20th Century. less

The X-Men face off with some of their greatest foes in the latest edition from Marvel s popular ESSENTIAL line. In this volume, the X-Men go up against the Juggernaut, Doctor Doom and the Hellfire Club s newest recruits, the Hellions -- and team up with the Avengers, Spider-Man and Power Pack. Featuring the first appearances of Forge and Nimrod, and a chapter from the legendary SECRET WARS II crossover! Plus: Parts I & II of Claremont and Windsor-Smith s unforgettable epic, "Lifedeath... moreThe X-Men face off with some of their greatest foes in the latest edition from Marvel s popular ESSENTIAL line. In this volume, the X-Men go up against the Juggernaut, Doctor Doom and the Hellfire Club s newest recruits, the Hellions -- and team up with the Avengers, Spider-Man and Power Pack. Featuring the first appearances of Forge and Nimrod, and a chapter from the legendary SECRET WARS II crossover! Plus: Parts I & II of Claremont and Windsor-Smith s unforgettable epic, "Lifedeath." Collects UNCANNY X-MEN #180-198 and X-MEN ANNUAL #7-8. less

"Mutant" means change, and there was plenty of that when the Uncanny X-Men counted down to the Marvel Mutant Massacre, beginning with the trial of Magneto! Rachel Summers became Phoenix and the Brotherhood became Freedom Force! Lady Deathstrike became a cyborg, Moonstar a Valkyrie, Colossus a killer, and Psylocke an X-Man! And Sabretooth first set his clawed food into the X-Universe alongside his fellow Marauders! Guest-starring the original X-Factor,Power Pack and Thor! Gods, Morlocks, talking... more"Mutant" means change, and there was plenty of that when the Uncanny X-Men counted down to the Marvel Mutant Massacre, beginning with the trial of Magneto! Rachel Summers became Phoenix and the Brotherhood became Freedom Force! Lady Deathstrike became a cyborg, Moonstar a Valkyrie, Colossus a killer, and Psylocke an X-Man! And Sabretooth first set his clawed food into the X-Universe alongside his fellow Marauders! Guest-starring the original X-Factor,Power Pack and Thor! Gods, Morlocks, talking frogs and more! less

In the wake of the Marauders' Mutant Massacre, the X-Men go mobile to plan their next move--but recruiting Dazzler and Havok brings them even more catastrophe! And with a teammate's life on the line, the mutant marvels are forced to fight the Fantastic Four and seek the genius of Doctor Doom!