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Summary: Ya gotta read one of these...
Review: ...before the hype and all starts about the X-men movie coming up! The Dark Phoenix Saga is one of the best X-men stories ever. Read it here, now. Get a load of the John Byrne artwork (he's doing Superman, nowadays)and see why Halle Berry and Patrick Stewart were a bit of great casting...
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Summary: For all X-Philes!!
Review: As the title suggests, this book is essential for any lover of the X-Men, specifically what is now known as "Uncanny X-Men". This book picks up where Vol. 1 left off, further developing the different characters, and telling several good stories in the process. All for a price that just makes sense considering how much it would cost to pick up all of these back-issues these days.
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Summary: Truly Great Writing!
Review: Being a fan of Comics and Literature in General this truly great writing....You can read my review on the first volume on that page, but here it goes... We see many things happen in this volume....the most is the powerful story of Jean Grey...who we see starts to get carried away with her powers...we see as she grows cocky, and the evil Hellfire Club with the help of Mastermind finally exploit Jean, and we see her turn into Dark Phoenix...what happens next is truly disturbing and Tragic, as we saw one of the most important stories in Comicdom happens... We also see As Collossus who is questioning his Usefulness make his mark on the team...also there is some fun stuff such as a batttle with the madman Arcade, A battle with the mystical beast Weindigo, and Alpha Flight... But then the Dark Phoenix saga is not only the great Classic in this Volume but that of the story of Days Of Future Past... A dystopic and Disturbing Future, that reflects the reign of Nazi Germany, we see a story of what Racism will ultimatley do to a world if one strides that path.... Truly great stuff from Claremont and Byrne On my meter 20/10
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Summary: THE BEST STORYLINES EVER!
Review: CHRIS CLAREMONT DELIVERS IN THE SEARCH FOR MUTANT X STORYLINE, NOT TO MENTION DARK PHOENIX AND ALPHA FLIGHT. THE BEST PART IS SEEING WOLVERINE GET KNOCKED OUT OF ORBIT!
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Summary: Mmmm, Dark Phoenix
Review: Definately one of the best storylines in the history of comics, 'The Dark Phoenix' saga is also one of my favourites. I've been a fan of the X-men since the late 80's, and with back issues being so expensive, these collections are the best way to go. Whether you're reading these issues again, or for the first time, it's a great way to do it.
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Summary: Dark Phoenix and Much, Much, More!
Review: Essential X-Men Volume 2 is essential reading! This volume contains the classic Marvel Comics run of the Phoenix Saga. These issues lead to the death of one the most beloved X-Man in the comics, Jean Grey. Chris Claremont wrote a powerful story on how the Phoenix force turned evil and she tried to destroy the Uncanny X-Men and the Marvel Universe! The artwork was done by John Bryne. The set collects Uncanny X-Men #120-144. Buy it! Highest Possible Recommendation. The only problem with this paperback edition is that it's not in color. If you want to see the Dark Phoenix Saga in color, I suggest you look for the actual comics and the old X-Men: Dark Phoenix Saga trade paperback.
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Summary: Best X-Men stories...and not the ones you'd think.
Review: Everyone loves the Dark Phoenix Saga and Days of Future Past. So do I, but that's not why I love this book. The Proteus story arc ("There's Something Awful On Muir Island!"), though poorly titled, shows some of the best X-Men ever using teamwork at its best to beat an enemy who defined predatory evil long before the likes of Vargas, Bogan, and even Sabretooth came along. John Byrne's representation of such mutants as Jean Grey, Ororo Munroe, Kitty Pryde, and Piotr Rasputin (AKA Phoenix, Storm, Shadowcat, and Colossus for the uninitiated) is human and heroic at the same time, something that was forgotten in the later days of the likes of Jim Lee. But the best story, in my humble opinion, is one that takes place shortly after Kitty Pryde joins the X-Men...her "trial by fire," if you will. Kitty spends Christmas (Chanukah) at the mansion, and a demonic creature, one of the N'Garai from an earlier story arc, manages to get into the mansion and come after her. Without the X-Men to protect her, the mutant then known as Sprite manages to survive the demon on her own until she comes up with a brilliant solution to win the day. These comics are nigh-impossible to find on their own, but in this format, they make for a wonderful glimpse into the world of our favorite mutant team at its finest.
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Summary: Best X-Men stories...and not the ones you'd think.
Review: Everyone loves the Dark Phoenix Saga and Days of Future Past. So do I, but that's not why I love this book. The Proteus story arc ("There's Something Awful On Muir Island!"), though poorly titled, shows some of the best X-Men ever using teamwork at its best to beat an enemy who defined predatory evil long before the likes of Vargas, Bogan, and even Sabretooth came along. John Byrne's representation of such mutants as Jean Grey, Ororo Munroe, Kitty Pryde, and Piotr Rasputin (AKA Phoenix, Storm, Shadowcat, and Colossus for the uninitiated) is human and heroic at the same time, something that was forgotten in the later days of the likes of Jim Lee. But the best story, in my humble opinion, is one that takes place shortly after Kitty Pryde joins the X-Men...her "trial by fire," if you will. Kitty spends Christmas (Chanukah) at the mansion, and a demonic creature, one of the N'Garai from an earlier story arc, manages to get into the mansion and come after her. Without the X-Men to protect her, the mutant then known as Sprite manages to survive the demon on her own until she comes up with a brilliant solution to win the day. These comics are nigh-impossible to find on their own, but in this format, they make for a wonderful glimpse into the world of our favorite mutant team at its finest.
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Summary: Thanks for the warning.
Review: Having owned the original issues during the mid to late 70's, and having lost them subsequently, my heart skipped a beat when I saw the collection here. My heart instantly sank to learn that it is presented in Black and White. I will not be purchasing it.
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Summary: X-Men for ever
Review: I am a complete fan of the Marvel Mutant Superheroes X-Men, and because of it, let me tell you that this series of "Essentials" are one of the best that ever happened to comics. If you like the X-Men, then you must have the X-Men Essential series. I am now waiting for the 5th book.....
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