Uncanny X-Men by Claremont Omnibus Vol. 1

Background. In 1975, Chris Claremont took over Uncanny X-Men at a time when the title was running on reprints. What he did next is considered one of the greatest narrative achievements in the history of American comics: a 16-year uninterrupted run that redefined the X-Men, made Marvel the dominant publisher, and laid the foundations for the team’s entire modern continuity. In this first volume, Claremont works with Dave Cockrum, the artist who visually redesigned the X-Men and created Storm, Nightcrawler and Colossus.

What’s inside. The start of Claremont’s run on Uncanny X-Men, featuring the formation of the modern team (Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Wolverine, Cyclops), the first clashes with reimagined classic villains, and the first seeds of the character relationships that would define the X-Men for two decades. Main art by Dave Cockrum.

Why it’s worth reading. Claremont’s run is the most significant ever written about the X-Men and one of the most influential in modern superhero comics. This first volume is the absolute starting point: the introduction of the characters who would define the team forever and the establishment of Claremont as the principal storyteller of the mutant universe. Essential reading for any X-Men fan.

Edition details. 826 pages. First volume of the omnibus run. US edition published by Marvel Comics. ISBN 9781302924805.