May 1965
In which the X-Men and the Brotherhood race to be the first to recruit a being of incredible power. Magneto and his Evil mutants are successful, but at what cost. I'll give you a clue, we won't be seeing old Mags for a while now.
Analysis, intrigue, continuity and commentary from over fifty years of Marvel's X-Men. Join us as we explore the stories and characters introduced since 1963.
Sunday, 24 January 2016
Monday, 18 January 2016
Uncanny X-Men 010 - The Coming of Ka-Zar
March 1965
In which the X-Men head to deepest Antarctica and discover Ka-Zar lord of the jungle. Where Angel gets captured, again and the X-Men team up with Ka-Zar to take on the Swamp Men.
In which the X-Men head to deepest Antarctica and discover Ka-Zar lord of the jungle. Where Angel gets captured, again and the X-Men team up with Ka-Zar to take on the Swamp Men.
Labels:
Angel,
Beast,
Brooding,
Captured,
Cover Art,
Cyclops,
Error,
Iceman,
Ka-Zar,
Marvel Girl,
MMMS,
Professor X,
Savage Land,
Uncanny,
X-Men
Saturday, 16 January 2016
Uncanny X-Men 009 - Enter, The Avengers
January 1965
In which the X-Men rush to the aid of Professor Xavier in his battle with the evil Lucifer, and due to a creative misunderstanding end up battling Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Avengers to save the life of their enemy.
In which the X-Men rush to the aid of Professor Xavier in his battle with the evil Lucifer, and due to a creative misunderstanding end up battling Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Avengers to save the life of their enemy.
Labels:
Angel,
Avengers,
Beast,
Brotherhood,
Captain America,
Cover Art,
Cyclops,
Error,
Giant Man,
Iceman,
Iron Man,
Leadership,
Letters,
Magneto,
Marvel Girl,
Professor X,
Scarlet Witch,
Uncanny,
Wasp,
X-Men
Sunday, 10 January 2016
Uncanny X-Men 008 - The Uncanny Threat of Unus The Untouchable
November 1964
In which the X-Men go from five, to four and the Brotherhood have another crack at being six, as Unus The Untouchable tries to join Magneto's band of evil mutants.
In which the X-Men go from five, to four and the Brotherhood have another crack at being six, as Unus The Untouchable tries to join Magneto's band of evil mutants.
Labels:
Angel,
Beast,
Brooding,
Cover Art,
Cyclops,
Easter Egg,
Error,
Iceman,
Leadership,
Marvel Girl,
Uncanny,
Unus,
X-Men,
XMen
Saturday, 9 January 2016
Uncanny X-Men 007 - The Return of The Blob
September 1964
In which the Blob regains his memories and joins the Brotherhood, Cyclops is appointed leader of the X-Men and Professor Xavier leaves on his own mission and a climactic battle leaves a conflicted Blob with a big decision to make.
In which the Blob regains his memories and joins the Brotherhood, Cyclops is appointed leader of the X-Men and Professor Xavier leaves on his own mission and a climactic battle leaves a conflicted Blob with a big decision to make.
Labels:
Angel,
Beast,
Brotherhood,
Cover Art,
Cyclops,
Iceman,
Leadership,
Magneto,
Marvel Girl,
Mastermind,
Professor X,
Quicksilver,
Scarlet Witch,
The Blob,
Toad,
Uncanny,
X-Men
Friday, 8 January 2016
Uncanny X-Men Issue 006 - Sub-Mariner Joins The Evil Mutants
July 1964
In which Professor Xavier and Magneto each try to lure Namor, the Sub-Mariner into their own mutant team,
In which Professor Xavier and Magneto each try to lure Namor, the Sub-Mariner into their own mutant team,
Labels:
Advertisement,
Angel,
Beast,
Brotherhood,
Captured,
Cover Art,
Cyclops,
Iceman,
Letters,
Magneto,
Marvel Girl,
Mastermind,
Namor,
Pin-Up,
Professor X,
Quicksilver,
Scarlet Witch,
Toad,
Uncanny,
X-Men
Strange Tales Issue 120 - The Torch Meets The Iceman
May 1964
In which Bobby Drake and Johnny Storm briefly clash over a woman, before uniting in their superhero guises Iceman and Human Torch to take on Barracuda and his pirates.
In which Bobby Drake and Johnny Storm briefly clash over a woman, before uniting in their superhero guises Iceman and Human Torch to take on Barracuda and his pirates.
Thursday, 7 January 2016
Uncanny X-Men Issue 005 - Trapped: One X-Man!
May 1964
In which Jean Grey's parents visit the school and Cyclops gets trapped in the Danger Room. Where the Brotherhood try to entrap the X-Men and ultimately batter for supremacy aboard Asteroid M.
In which Jean Grey's parents visit the school and Cyclops gets trapped in the Danger Room. Where the Brotherhood try to entrap the X-Men and ultimately batter for supremacy aboard Asteroid M.
Labels:
Angel,
Beast,
Brotherhood,
Captured,
Characterisation,
Cyclops,
Dynamics,
Easter Egg,
Iceman,
Letters,
Magneto,
Marvel Girl,
Mastermind,
Professor X,
Quicksilver,
Scarlet Witch,
Toad,
Uncanny,
X-Men,
XMen
Wednesday, 6 January 2016
Uncanny X-Men Issue 004 - The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
March 1964
In which the X Men celebrate their first anniversary, Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants conquer a whole country and Charles Xavier puts his life at risk to liberate it and save his X-Men.
In which the X Men celebrate their first anniversary, Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants conquer a whole country and Charles Xavier puts his life at risk to liberate it and save his X-Men.
Labels:
Angel,
Beast,
Brotherhood,
Cyclops,
Iceman,
Magneto,
Marvel Girl,
Mastermind,
Professor X,
Quicksilver,
Santa Marco,
Scarlet Witch,
Toad,
Uncanny,
X-Men,
XMen
Tuesday, 5 January 2016
Tales Of Suspense - Issue 049 - The New Iron Man meets The Angel
January 1964
In which the heroic Angel turns super villain and tries to destroy ally and Avenger Iron Man and the X-Men must try to stop them.
In which the heroic Angel turns super villain and tries to destroy ally and Avenger Iron Man and the X-Men must try to stop them.
Monday, 4 January 2016
Uncanny X-Men Issue 003 - Beware of the Blob
January 1964
In which all the fun of the fair comes to visit the X-Men at their school, an intriguing love heptagon develops and The X-Men meet the original immovable object, The Blob!
In which all the fun of the fair comes to visit the X-Men at their school, an intriguing love heptagon develops and The X-Men meet the original immovable object, The Blob!
Sunday, 3 January 2016
Uncanny X-Men Issue 002 - No One Can Stop The Vanisher
November 1963
In which the X-Men take on The Vanisher before honing their abilities to ensure victory over this incredible threat. How can the Uncanny X-Men defeat a mutant who is unbeatable?
In which the X-Men take on The Vanisher before honing their abilities to ensure victory over this incredible threat. How can the Uncanny X-Men defeat a mutant who is unbeatable?
Labels:
Advertisement,
Angel,
Beast,
Cyclops,
Fred Duncan,
Heroism,
Iceman,
Marvel Girl,
Professor X,
Uncanny,
Vanisher,
X-Men,
XMen
Friday, 1 January 2016
Uncanny X-Men 001 - X-Men Versus Magneto
September 1963
In which we meet the X-Men who fight for the good of mankind. The telepathic Professor Xavier, the gymnastic Beast, the cryogenic Iceman, the winged Angel, Cyclops with incredible force behind his eyes and Marvel Girl with the power of telekinesis. They battle against the master of magnetism, Magneto in a thrilling fight at Cape Citadel.
In which we meet the X-Men who fight for the good of mankind. The telepathic Professor Xavier, the gymnastic Beast, the cryogenic Iceman, the winged Angel, Cyclops with incredible force behind his eyes and Marvel Girl with the power of telekinesis. They battle against the master of magnetism, Magneto in a thrilling fight at Cape Citadel.
Labels:
Angel,
Beast,
Characterisation,
Cyclops,
Iceman,
Issue One,
Magneto,
Marvel Girl,
Names,
Professor X,
Uncanny,
X-Men,
XMen
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