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You are purchasing the item in the title and describedbelow in "About the comic". Pictures on the listing are of the actualissue (not stock image).
This listing is for Marvel Comics' X-Men Mutant Genesis trade paperback (collecting #1-7 of the 1991 X-Men series; published in 1995).
This is a 1st edition printing.
About the Comic & Condition Notes
X-Men: Mutant Genesis is aseminal Marvel Comics trade paperback (TPB) that collects the historic relaunchof the adjectiveless X-Men title from 1991. It documents one of thehighest-selling comic book runs of all time and marked the transition into theiconic 1990s era of the team.
Creative Team
This collection features a legendary lineup of comiccreators who shaped modern superhero storytelling:
- Writers: Chris Claremont (his final arc ending a historic 17-year run), Jim Lee, John Byrne, and Scott Lobdell.
- Penciller: Jim Lee
- Inkers: Scott Williams, Art Thibert, and Joe Rubinstein.
Collected Issues
The standard standalone trade paperback collects X-Men(Vol. 2) #1–7 (originally published in 1991–1992).
Story Summary
The narrative is divided into two iconic blockbusters thatdivided the X-Men into the legendary Blue and Gold strike teams:
- The Magneto & Acolytes Arc (#1–3): Magneto returns, more radicalized than ever, as a group of fanatical mutant worshippers called the Acolytes pledge their loyalty to him. They establish a mutant haven called Asteroid M. Tensions skyrocket when Magneto acquires nuclear warheads, leading to an explosive, psychological showdown that shatters Genosha and forces the newly unified X-Men roster to risk everything.
- The Omega Red Arc (#4–7): The story shifts to a dark espionage thriller centered around Wolverine's secret past. The villainous Hand resurrects Omega Red, a terrifying Soviet super-soldier from Weapon X lore who feeds on human life force to survive. Alongside Maverick and the rest of the Blue Team, Wolverine must confront repressed memories and brutal combat to put down the Soviet monster.
GRADING NOTES:
- Near Mint/9.2
- Spine: No obvious concerns
- Edges: No obvious concerns
- Front Cover: No obvious concerns
- Corners: No obvious concerns
- Back Cover: No obvious concerns
- Staples: Flat, no obvious tearing
- Interior: Cream/off-white; no tearing
About the listing:
Issue is NM
The issue is individually bagged and boarded (silver agesize), placed with cardboard backer, and secured in a Gemini comic mailer. Thisis then wrapped in a water/tear proof mailing envelope. I use painters tape tobetter secure packaging.
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About me:
I'm a private collector (not a store); issues are purchased and carefully handled. Upon purchase, I place the issue in abag/board, typically have read once, and then store in a short/long box. Overtime I've decided these should be enjoyed by other readers or collectors. I amnot a professional grader, but I have many years' experience in comic grading.I am confident I've been pretty accurate and the grade is fair.
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