"Dark X-Men: The Beginning" is a three-part series that explores how the Dark X-Men team came to be. Each issue features three 11-page stories, focusing on the origins of individual members and their journey to joining the team. The first two issues delve into the stories of Emma Frost, Mimic, Cloak & Dagger, Daken, Weapon X, and Dark Beast, showcasing their individual paths to becoming part of this dark version of the X-Men. The series is notable for its dark humor, particularly with Dark Beast's character.
Covers by Jae Lee Art by Leonard Kirk, Jesse Delperdang, Ibrahim Roberson, Jay Leisten & Andy Lanning
Included in this set : 1 variant cover by Jae Lee!
Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Phil Noto. Cover by Phil Noto.
THE QUEEN'S REIGN! Emma Frost has many skeletons in her closet, but only one of them is currently Mayor of New York City. The truth about the White Queen's secret past with the Kingpin of Crime comes to light. As Wilson Fisk makes his play, will his old ally Emma Frost stand in his way? Or protect the secrets they share?
28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.
Cover pencils by John Paul Leon, inks by Jon Holdredge. Digging Up the Past, script by Peter Milligan, pencils by John Paul Leon, inks by Klaus Janson
Cyclops and Phoenix arrive in 1859 to witness the origin of Mr. Sinister and the awakening of Apocalypse.
36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.
Unnatural Selection - Written by Peter Milligan. Art by John Paul Leon, Shawn Martinbrough and Klaus Janson. Wraparound Cover by John Paul Leon & Shawn Martinbrough.
Continuing the past history of the X-Men! Cyclops is trapped in 1859, separated from Jean Grey, and missing his ruby quartz glasses! Can he find Phoenix and help prevent the ascension of Apocalypse? A sinister man called Essex holds the key!
32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.
Unnatural Selection - Written by Peter Milligan. Art by John Paul Leon, Shawn Martinbrough and Klaus Janson. Wraparound Cover by John Paul Leon & Shawn Martinbrough.
Continuing the past history of the X-Men! Cyclops is trapped in 1859, separated from Jean Grey, and missing his ruby quartz glasses! Can he find Phoenix and help prevent the ascension of Apocalypse? A sinister man called Essex holds the key!
32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.
Written by Tini Howard. Art by Bob Quinn. Cover by Yanick Paquette.
THE QUEST BEGINS HERE, WHERE MUTANTS ARE HATED AND FEARED ONCE AGAIN! The gates to Otherworld are closed - and Captain Britain is trapped on the wrong side! Usurpers Merlyn and his right-hand man, King Arthur, are now in control of Lunatic Citadel. Furies the size of Sentinels raze villages to the ground in their hunt for the "witchbreed." Cutoff from Krakoa, Betsy Braddock is Otherworld's only hero - and to save her people, Betsy must recruit a round table of her own. The Knights of X gather to restore the rightful order and rescue desperate mutants - but their quest is about to get so much bigger than that. This is the era of destiny…and the fate of Otherworld lies at the center of mutantkind's future. Don't miss this essential piece of the new Krakoa!
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Written by Si Spurrier. Art by Jan Bazaldua. Cover by Dike Ruan.
SI SPURRIER AND JAN BAZALDUA BRING PEACE, LOVE AND JUSTICE TO KRAKOA! Krakoa has its laws - but does it have justice? To remain a mutant sanctuary, Krakoa must safeguard itself against those who would damage its peace or traumatize its people. The lost must be found, and the wicked must face redemption - or retribution. It's up to the ever-soulful swashbuckler NIGHTCRAWLER to keep the spark alive and LEGION to host his unique team in the psychedelic mindspace called THE ALTAR. With PIXIE on point, JUGGERNAUT as a one-man riot squad and a host of X-favorites on the beat, the LEGION OF X will do anything to protect mutants' right to pursue happiness and hope. Kicking off with a hunt for a missing Arakkii god and a skinjacker possessing innocent mutants, read this issue and come meet WEAPONLESS ZSEN, ORA SERRATA...and a villain worth praying for. The DESTINY OF X bares it heart and soul right here!
36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE Pencils & Cover by MARK BROOKS
"Childhood's End" Being a teenager isn't easy. Especially if you're a mutant and people are trying to kill you! The New X-Men are still reeling from the effects of House of M. One of the kids is horribly injured and may not live through the night. And William Stryker is vehemently preaching hatred for mutants. Will any of the kids make it to graduation? Part 3 (of 4) 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE. Pencils and Cover by PACO MEDINA.
It's the end of Chris Yost and Craig Kyle's first year on New X-Men! Saying it's been a tough year is an understatement! But it's not over yet. The students at Xavier's still have Nimrod to deal with. And before this issue is over, another New X-Men will fall!
32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.
1st appearance Kimura
Written by CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST Pencils by MIKE NORTON. Cover by PACO MEDINA
"WHATEVER HAPPENED TO WITHER?" Part 1 (of 1)! The New X-Men are still reeling from the events of last issue, but the real concern is: Where has Wither been this whole time? After leaving the Mansion, Wither set out on his own...but what has he been up to? Find out here. Also, what does Selene have to do with all this?!
32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE Pencils and Cover by PACO MEDINA 'MERCURY RISING'
The Facility turned X-23's childhood into a blood-stained nightmare and now they're gunning for the New X-Men. How far will the team go to save one of their teammates, and once they've crossed over into X-23's violent world, is there any coming back? The kids will never look at X-23 the same again as the fallout from X-23: TARGET X continues here.
Part 2 (of 4)! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE Pencils and Cover by PACO MEDINA 'MERCURY FALLING'
As Mercury's torture continues, X-23 and Hellion discover the horrific agenda behind their teammate's abduction. What is Predator X? The New X-Men are about to find out in the most painful way possible as they put it all on the line to save their friend from the Facility that created X-23. The fallout from 'X-23: Target X' continues here! Part 3 (of 4)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.
Traitor to the Cause. Story continues from X-Men #54 and continues in Uncanny X-Men #335. Script by Scott Lobdell and Mark Waid. Pencils by Adam Kubert and Pasqual Ferry. Inks by Dan Green and Art Thibert. Wraparound cover by Adam Kubert.
The storyline that will change the Marvel Universe forever kicks into high gear! At the Xavier Institute in Westchester County, Onslaught (through the body of Professor X) reveals himself to the X-Men! The uncanny heroes are shocked and then overwhelmed by the powerful psionic entity! In an act of sheer desperation, Jean Grey rushes to the ZNox Chamber to call for help! But the awesome Onslaught cuts her off in mid-sentence! The X-Men will have to survive their first battle vs. Onslaught on their own!
48 pages. Cover price $3.95.
Painted cover by Alex Ross. Written by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger. Pencils by Doug Braithwaite. Inks by Bill Reinhold.
Big revelations issue! Captain America, Phoenix, Doom, Iron Man, Black Bolt, Hank Pym and Matt Murdock make a fateful discovery regarding Mar-Vell and the nature of the new Paradise! Plus: the real reasons that the Guardians of the Galaxy have traveled back in time to visit Earth X!
Cover art by Jan Duursema. Trial By Fire, script by Fred Schiller, pencils by Jan Duursema, inks by Rick Magyar and Mike Sellers
Jean Grey joins the X-Men, Xavier sends the team to battle Magneto at an air force base. Cyclops character profile, art by Jan Duursema.
36 pgs. $0.99. Cover price $0.99.
Cover art by Nick Gnazzo and Ian Akin. The Devil Below, script by Art Holcomb, pencils by Nick Gnazzo, inks by Ian Akin
Xavier confronts Lucifer, the X-Men battle the Avengers. Scarlet Witch character profile, art by Jan Duursema.
40 pgs. $0.99. Cover price $0.99.
Cover pencils by Duncan Rouleau. Sibling Rivalry, script by Jorge Gonzalez, pencils by Duncan Rouleau, inks by Harry Candelario and Ian Akin
Professor Xavier tells the X-Men about the origin of his stepbrother Cain Marko (a.k.a. Juggernaut).
36 pgs. $0.99. Cover price $0.99.
Cover art by Steve Geiger. Battle Stations, script by Jorge Gonzalez, pencils by Nick Gnazzo, inks by Ian Akin
the X-Men fortify the X-Mansion against an attack by Juggernaut, who's after Professor X.
36 pgs. $0.99. Cover price $0.99.
Cover art by Eric Battle. Living Dangerously, script by Jorge Gonzalez, pencils by Eric Battle, inks by Steve Moncuse
the Human Torch helps the X-Men against the unstoppable Juggernaut.
36 pgs. $0.99. Cover price $0.99.
Cover pencils by Duncan Rouleau, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Dangerous Convictions, script by Jorge Gonzalez, pencils by Nick Gnazzo, inks by Ian Akin
the X-Men check out a new mutant named the Stranger, who captures Magneto and Toad; Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch return to central Europe. Original X-Men pinup.
36 pgs. $0.99. Cover price $0.99.
Cover art by Jim Calafiore and Mark McKenna. Probes, script by Jorge Gonzalez, pencils by Chris Batista, inks by Ian Akin
while trying to rescue Hank and Bobby from the Sentinel's underground complex, the X-Men are captured, Trask probes Beast's mind.
36 pgs. $0.99. Cover price $0.99.
Cover art by Max Kirby. Final Sanction, script by Jorge Gonzalez, pencils by Chris Batista and Andy Smith, inks by Ian Akin and Vince Russell
X-Men escape capture by the Sentinels, Xavier examines a fallen Sentinel.
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