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_________________________ From the Mouths of the Marvels:
"Human being's an animal, bub - - though most animals probably wouldn't take that as a much of a compliment.� -- Wolverine, to Steve Rogers, Uncanny X-Men #268 _________________________
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FACE FRONT, TRUE BELIEVER, FOR THE HISTORIC STORIES THAT STARTED IT ALL!
When a young writer named Chris Claremont took over X-Men in 1976, few fans could
predict the incredible impact he would have on the Marvel Comics series. With a flair
for realistic dialogue, heartfelt storylines and hard-hitting action, Claremont's writing
breathed life into the characters. Under Claremont's direction, X-Men became more
than just another super-hero title: This diverse cast of mutants fighting against
prejudice and intolerance has resonated in the hearts of millions of devoted readers.
For the past three decades, Claremont has been the most visible writer on the X-Men
titles, with an unparalleled run of popularity and creative success. Claremont's work
ranks among the legends in Marvel Comics history; he is an icon truly deserving of the
title "Marvel Visionary."
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of his first X-Men story, Marvel Visionaries: Chris Claremont presents a selection of this famed writer's work, created in collaboration
with the industry's very best artists. These tales include some of the X-Men's greatest
moments and most memorable events:
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Marvel Visionaries: Chris Claremont Reprints:
ISBN: 0-7851-1887-X 372 pages
Original Release Date: 8/24/05
SPECIAL BONUS FEATURES: (2 pages total)
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Daredevil #102: "Stilt-Man Stalks the City" written by Chris Claremont, pencils by Syd Shores, inks by Frank Giacoia Synopsis: Daredevil and Black Widow team up to track down the villainous Wilbur Day, aka Stiltman, who has kidnaped the inventor of the Molecular Condenser, Karl Klaxton, and his daughter Barbara. Will he finalize his plan to destroy San Francisco with his newly developed weapon, or will he be brought to justice by the Man and Woman Without Fear? Star Lord from Marvel Preview #11: "Star-Lord" 54 pages + cover • Summer 1977 written by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin
Iron Fist #14: "Snowfire" 17 pages + cover • August 1977 written by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Dan Green
X-Men #137: "The Fate of the Phoenix!" 35 pages + cover • September 1980 written by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin Synopsis: The X-Men are forced to make a last stand on behalf of their friend Jean Grey against the Shi'ar Empire, who demand final justice for the crimes of the Dark Phoenix. The battle to end all battles takes place on the Blue Area of the Moon, but who will win? And will any survive? For more details on this story, see the feature page for X-Men #137. Avengers Annual #10: "By Friends- Betrayed!" 37 pages + cover • 1981 written by Chris Claremont, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Armando Gil Synopsis: Mystique brings a new chess piece into play in her maniacal pursuit of Carol Danvers, aka Ms. Marvel, and that new piece has a name- Rogue! When the Avengers and Spider-Woman get in her way, she sends Rogue up against the big three: Captain America, Iron Man and Thor. But the final dust-up occurs when Mystique, Rogue and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants face down the remaining Avengers and Spider-Woman in a jail break for the ages! And even though the Avengers might be up to facing their villainous foes, will they have what it takes to face one of their best friends? Uncanny X-Men #153: "Kitty's Fairy Tale" 23 pages + cover • January 1982 written by Chris Claremont, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Josef Rubenstein
Wolverine #3: "Loss" 22 pages + cover • November 1982 written by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Josef Rubenstein Synopsis: Wolverine and Yukio have to fight their way through relentless bands of Hand warriors. The outcome of the battles leaves Wolverine more sure than ever where final battle will take place: against the father of his lover, Mariko Yashida. New Mutants #21: "Slumber Party!" 35 pages/3 pini-ups + cover • November 1984 written by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz
Uncanny X-Men #205: "Wounded Wolf" 22 pages + cover • May 1986 written by Chris Claremont, art by Barry Windsor-Smith Synopsis: Spiral transforms Yuriko Oyama into Lady Deathstrike, a cybernetically altered being with adamantium laced claws. She pursues Wolverine through the wintry streets of New York, and only the intervention of young Katie Power helps save Wolverine from her deadly mission. Classic X-Men #12: "A Fire in the Night!" 12 pages + cover • September 1987 written by Chris Claremont, art by John Bolton Synopsis: Magneto recalls his life's journey through Nazi death camps, his escape and relocation to Ukraine with his wife Magda, and the travails there that led to the death of their daughter, Anya. The bitter memories of this timeline influence are the prism through which he sees the world in the present. X-Men Annual #12: "I Want My X-Men!" 14 pages + cover • June 1988 written by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Bob Wiacek Synopsis: Mojo conjures up the X-Babies in a bid to increase ratings. Nuttiness ensues! Excalibur #16: "Warlord" 22 pages + cover • December 1989 written by Chris Claremont, pencils by Alan Davis, inks by Paul Neary
Uncanny X-Men #268: "Madripoor Knights" 23 pages + cover • September 1990 written by Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams Synopsis: A story told in two times: in World War II, Wolverine teams up with Captain America to rescue the young Natasha Romanov from the clutches of a Nazi death cult associated with the Hand! And in present day Madripoor, Wolverine leads a band of X-Men into Madripoor to rescue Black Widow and then lead a retaliatory strike against her attackers...just like old times! X-Men Unlimited #36: "This One's For You!" 15 pages • July 2002 written by Chris Claremont, art by Salvador LaRocca Synopsis: Kitty Pryde has settled into life as an ex-X-Man. Tending bar at a local rock club while attending university classes, she struggles with her sense of identity as a mutant seeking normalcy amongst humans. After the Sentinel attack that ravaged the mutant land of Genosha, Kitty tries to find out what happened to her father. In so doing, she finds herself.
-- synopsis by Gormuu
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