X Men Classic by Chris Claremont

A curated reprint and expansion of the team’s formative adventures, this collection revisits the era that reshaped the roster—Cyclops, Storm, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Phoenix—pitting them against foes like Magneto, the Sentinels, and the Hellfire Club while deepening character backstories through newly added scenes and backup tales. Themes of prejudice, identity, and found family run throughout as relationships evolve and pivotal events, including the rise of Phoenix and the road to tragedy, gain richer emotional context.