The whole Claremont's run should be mandatory for any comic book reader. The real father of the X-men
@treytechie3 жыл бұрын
Shots fired…=)
@spiderneil5 жыл бұрын
John Byrne deserves more credit. He wasn't just Clearmont's penciller he Co plotted the iconic X-Men stories. The X-Men weren't as good before or since so Byrne was the X factor (pun intended).
@ecto1235 жыл бұрын
Not to mention his legendary runs on The Fantastic Four and Alpha Flight!
@josephsokolowski2715 жыл бұрын
Your Top Ten is pretty dead on. I just don’t agree with the order. The Dark Phoenix Saga gets move credit then it deserves. It absolutely is Top Ten just not #1 “God Loves, Man Kills” absolutely, without question deserves the top spot. People who hate the X-Men could read only that story and admit to themselves it’s a great story, deserving of all the praise you can give it. That story is as fresh today as when I 1st read in in the 80’s because the theme, art and character development in the story is top notch. You don’t have to know a single X-Men or anything about mutants or Marvel comics in general to totally appreciate that story. That’s why it deserves top billing.
@theos10225 жыл бұрын
The Fatal Attractions story is my favorite. Even though it was a short one it really impacted all of the X books for ten years
@toddzombie87775 жыл бұрын
Damnnn how did they miss out Fatal Attractions?? Easily my fave 90's. Then it was followed by The Phalanx Covenant and Legion Quest before getting into AOA. That was a good time for X-comics
@teemusid5 жыл бұрын
The scene where Jean is desperately trying to hold Logan together after Magneto removed his adamantium is burned into my memory.
@TheYoungWolfI5 жыл бұрын
My tops are Uncanny X-Force by Remender, Astonishing X-Men by Whedon, New X-Men by Morrison, X-Men First Class by Parker, and X-Men 1 by Jim Lee
@micah40295 жыл бұрын
I have dreams where Uncanny X-Force is properly adapted into a live-action movie.
@xmn123805 жыл бұрын
My personal favorite stories are: X-Tinction Agenda, Inferno, The Muir Island Saga, The Phalanx Covenant (particularly the X-Factor/X-Force/Excalibur chapter) Legion Quest, a majority of the 90s X-Force run (I prefer when Cable ain't there), Amazing X-Men (that series was too short), and the New Mutants in Asgard... The second time. Also, I pretty much agree with this list, I would just switch the positions of a lot of these.
@mgineman5 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed BMB's all new x-men/Uncanny run a few years ago.
@GoddessOfWhim20035 жыл бұрын
X-Men Season One, THAT should be the MCU version
@TheYoungWolfI5 жыл бұрын
And a sprinkling of X-Men First Class the 3 vol. books by Jeff Parker
@bitca2225 жыл бұрын
As long as they include some Giant Size X-Men as well, I'd agree..
@GoddessOfWhim20035 жыл бұрын
@@bitca222 me personally, i think they should do the smaller team before introducing Wolverine and that lot
@bitca2225 жыл бұрын
@@GoddessOfWhim2003 Possibly.. but I need more diversity than yet another all white leads superhero team. Especially with X-Men who are filled with awesome characters of color.
@funnelingspace92685 жыл бұрын
@@bitca222 the only cool colored person in xmen is Darwin everyone else is a push over
@jrock83365 жыл бұрын
Rick Remender: Uncanny X-Force
@toddzombie87775 жыл бұрын
Its good but its X-Force.
@mattchew64265 жыл бұрын
The X-tinction Agenda is the Greatest X-story ever writen... ever
@KRob8115 жыл бұрын
Matt Chew isn’t that the first arc of the Joss Whedon run he mentioned?
@Ellthom5 жыл бұрын
No Fatal Attractions or X-Tinction Agenda? I would have replaced House of M with any of of those personally. :( Glad you included Hellfire though, very under rated :)
@MardonNaLou5 жыл бұрын
I’ve read most of these. Still haven’t gotten to Age of Apocalypse. I will at some point. Great video as always.
@masterrserch39715 жыл бұрын
I have the gigantic, like 30 lb hardcover book... i could only get about 2/3 of the way thru before i started really dozing off.... a whole lot of nothing happens... as much not going on as there IS shit going on... Devils advocate to myself-- i didnt finish it, so maybe the final 3rd makes up for it, but i was INSANELY let down by what i read, especially since Apocalypse is one of my favorite villains overall, never mind an xmen villain
@Ron3225 жыл бұрын
I think Messiah Complex and Messiah War were great stories and even Avengers v X-Men where we see the Phoenix possess the likes of Cyclops and others...among other wild things.
@LeGioNoFZioN5 жыл бұрын
not a huge fan of Morrison, Whedon and some of the newer runs, but you nailed all the important ones from the 80's.
@jorgesantamaria96985 жыл бұрын
Messiah Complex?? Second Coming????
@ddsq25 жыл бұрын
House of M should legit be an MCU movie!
@KRob8115 жыл бұрын
ddsq2 WandaVision is my hopes on that story. It’s the only thing that makes sense for having a 50s era sitcom with a perfect suburban family.
@micah40295 жыл бұрын
I want that so badly, plus maybe they'll show some of Scarlet Witch's true power.
@KRob8115 жыл бұрын
Micah-David Saunders That’s definitely the hope.
@grahamcann17615 жыл бұрын
I was thinking "God Loves, Man Kills," would be number one. (Probably because it's my favorite graphic novel of all-time.) But though we may not share the same #1, I respect your logic, and knowledge. However I'd like to point out that the person who "saved the day" in that graphic novel was a non-mutant, police officer. A rather important part of the story I thought. (A non-mutant was the source of the "evil", but also, right on the edge of victory for Stryker, the day is saved by a non-mutant.) I think I would have also included the "New Mutants" on your list. (The first X-men Graphic Novel (Marvel Graphic Novel #4, followed by God Loves Man Kills.) Also I think the Phoenix saga is great! But I hate the evil alien menace that is the "Phoenix Force". When I was reading the original story it was very poignant (and awesome, I thought,) that Jean Grey was transformed exactly the same way, (as was written, and drawn,) as The Fantastic Four. She was a mutant who was exposed to cosmic rays and was enhanced. (Also like the U-Foes.) I feel the retcon has damaged much of the impact of the original story. And kind-of become like Oprah... "You get the Phoenix Force, and you get the Phoenix Force, and..." (Kind of like the Symbiotes.) As always, thank you so very much for your X-citing video.
@artwithmichael55475 жыл бұрын
Just read Schism and that was pretty powerful and meta.
@derrickhaggard11 ай бұрын
Claremont's run is in my opinion mandatory reading for if you want to get into X-Men.
@toeknee150510 ай бұрын
Indeed!
@shauncromer57395 жыл бұрын
What about fatal attractions , the executioners song or extinction agenda
@zodijackyl5 жыл бұрын
X-tinction Agenda definitely, Cables first crossover and the last gasp of the New Mutants before X-Force took over.
@nolastname5 жыл бұрын
Jim Lee's work on X-Men during the space adventures of the mutants were great too and I have a soft spot for the arc on mojo-world. It's a good list. If after reading that you don't like X-men comics, you can give up.
@KRob8115 жыл бұрын
A cheat answer for me is Uncanny Avengers. Havoc finally getting the love he deserves on that run.
@masterrserch39715 жыл бұрын
How could not include Xcutioner's Song???
@TreFKennedy5 жыл бұрын
I know right l???
@lordlogos5 жыл бұрын
I'm heartbroken that Messiah complex and second coming were not part of this
@micah40295 жыл бұрын
Cable is insane, but mutantkind is lucky to have him. He's basically a mutant Nick Fury that travels through time.
@spectrem5 жыл бұрын
Some I might add to the list: Schism, the All New Xmen by Brian Bendis, and Battle of the Atom.
@elplebeuchiha19965 жыл бұрын
Are you serious? Battle of the Atom? Why? (+)
@LupineShadowOmega5 жыл бұрын
Can't agree at all.
@julio.dealmeidabranconeto58315 жыл бұрын
Do this for daredevil too!
@SuperYouFox5 жыл бұрын
Got 2 & 1. Also, one I would have for an honourable mention: Avengers vs. X-Men.
@keshon795 жыл бұрын
SuperYouFox no they did my x men wrong in that comic
@247mrb5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I'm not alone in liking that story
@elplebeuchiha19965 жыл бұрын
Watching this made me want to re read some of these and check out the others for the 1st time (+)
@ericrecano8557 Жыл бұрын
The Byrne Claremont run hasn’t and probably never will be equaled. Just top notch quality quality all around.
@micah40295 жыл бұрын
You should do more lists for X-Men related titles (e.g. Uncanny X-Force by Rick Remender, or I don't know...Uncanny X-Force by Rick Remender).
@RagnarokMic5 жыл бұрын
Don't tell me what to do! Bottle of pills, here I come.
@chrismitchell62635 жыл бұрын
One of the best is the Muir Island - Proteus saga. The first time the new X-Men battled Proteus.
@joshuamcchristian53656 ай бұрын
Only one of the entries was an actual graphic novel…..
@sowman92xbox945 жыл бұрын
*Killer points a gun at me Me: Don't shoot! I haven't read this X-Men comics yet! Killer: oh shit dude, why don't you say that earlier
@thesmellofadventure53702 жыл бұрын
1: Days of Future Past 2: Pheonix Saga 3: God Loves, Man Kills 4: The Age of Apocalypse 5: Astonishing X-Men 6: Old Man Logan 7: The Mutant Massacre 8: Inferno 9: House of X 10: The New X-Men
@AZRockslide425 жыл бұрын
No mention of Fatal Attractions?
@timothyadams79335 жыл бұрын
I 💚 the X-Men.
@AnkfordPlays4 жыл бұрын
I think it's wrong to call it graphic novels when it's events from ongoing magazines. To me, Graphic novels are self-contained narratives usually set in their own continuity or some offshoot of an established universe. Of course, we used to call that "mini-series". The graphic novel is a term made to make people feel better about "just reading comic books".
@rodimusrider87985 жыл бұрын
3:17 says this while showing a picture of Beast in pain
@Thekutter3175 жыл бұрын
House of M #2. This channel needs to stop kicking riding Bendis!
@camgold21543 ай бұрын
Magneto Testament is a great one.
@TerryMcQ795 жыл бұрын
I started reading X-Men a few issues before The Executionor Song
@weekendcalcium8281Ай бұрын
Why do you spoil the ending of some of these comics!?!?!?
@socksonfeet81253 жыл бұрын
Are these stand alone books or are they multiple comics? I'm looking for recommendations for standalone books to buy with the full story in one book.
@retror.d.16305 жыл бұрын
Executioner song is the best one for me
@edwinxx93412 жыл бұрын
why do you spoil it tho
@Interneter12455 жыл бұрын
Ah! *Blood* ,sweat and tears - You famous.
@caseywrableАй бұрын
Age of Apocalypse would make a great animated movie. Why doesn’t marvel have a lot of good animated movies like DC?
@kirbymarchbarcena5 жыл бұрын
Cyclops is right!!!
@spookyTwigg5 жыл бұрын
Magneto was left.
@redscare7265 жыл бұрын
I'd say Messiah complex and second coming are must reads.
@rafsedelic25344 жыл бұрын
What about fantastic four?
@akidajasper65455 жыл бұрын
Great damn list Ewan
@Mcelly585 жыл бұрын
Whedon’s run started 2004
@ConanBayBay17385 жыл бұрын
Check out old man Logan too
@cruddddddddddddddd4 жыл бұрын
‘Frank Quitely.’ Shows art by Ethan Van Sciver. Lol. Just ribbing you. Morrison’s New X-Men deserves to be on the list, and definitely higher than Whedon’s, though the art was more consistent in Astonishing. Don’t agree with all of these, but X-Men got me into comics. It’s a special comic with some of the best comic stories of any comic. My only fault with Morrison’s run is Magneto’s characterization and death. This was one of the few things I have no problem with retconning. It just kind of threw away all the work Claremont did with the character. Otherwise I enjoy the run
@yakuzamoons5 жыл бұрын
I always thought cat like Beast wss weird
@bonoki38705 жыл бұрын
tis the best segmet you've done yet..! cheers!
@tfypt5 жыл бұрын
How about Xtintion Agenda
@cameronhay98685 жыл бұрын
Legion Quest
@LupineShadowOmega5 жыл бұрын
Actually Xtreme X-men gave us Cat Beast, and I for one was never really a fan. Kudos for Sage saving his life, but meh for his new look.
@alfomar5 жыл бұрын
I was about to say that about Cat Beast
@belovedbenton4 жыл бұрын
I love Xmen Red and Jean Grey
@altair7695 жыл бұрын
AoA is my favorite X-men story EVER!
@stevencates20695 жыл бұрын
Does uncanny x-force count?
@TreFKennedy5 жыл бұрын
So am i right, no Mutant genesis, no Muri island saga or no Messiah complex..... this list is bullshit 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️
@juanlargacha15023 жыл бұрын
Well okay. Ill read them before tommorow i guess
@vardhangurung5503 жыл бұрын
Until 2017 people would cry for x2 and from 2017 people cried for logan
@cidabills8855 жыл бұрын
Well done
@adamlemche53605 жыл бұрын
Good list
@marco6176175 жыл бұрын
I personally am a fan of the Muir island saga involving the x-men and x-factor battling the shadow king. Plus this lead into my fav x-men era of the blue and gold teams. Also when I became an x-men fan which the timing does connect with the 90's x-men cartoon lol. The 90's x-men cartoon is the best version of the x-men we have seen to date on the screen.
@Hitme4105 жыл бұрын
Asgardian Wars had 100% more Loki, it was damn good As was Extinction Agenda, minus the off outting Liefeld art (seriously, his art takes you right out of the story!)
@jasonbean11765 жыл бұрын
Look for me where you least expect to find me. I will be there.:)
@thakatspajamaz5 жыл бұрын
Whedon's Astonishing X-Men > Morrison's New X-Men. Don't @ me.
@theonlymatthew.l5 жыл бұрын
Morrison's X-Men was a convoluted disaster
@thakatspajamaz5 жыл бұрын
@@theonlymatthew.l And yet they called that Xorn "twist" one of the greatest of all times loll
@LupineShadowOmega5 жыл бұрын
Easily. Very easily. Though I do love Emma and Cyke's relationship and that was Morrison.
@theonlymatthew.l5 жыл бұрын
@@thakatspajamaz if by great they mean makes no sense despite repeated retcons, then I guess they would be right
@xmn123805 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. Morrison's run was trash (and do not get me started on that Phoenix egg crap). Whedon was a breath of fresh air. His book was familiar, fun, and enjoyble. And Cassady's art was great. Quitely's was utter garbage.
@michaelstrietz93135 жыл бұрын
Good job spoiling the twist you praised
@wojo44frompl5 жыл бұрын
Weird, I was expecting Old Man Logan on this list...
@micah40295 жыл бұрын
I think they were going for ones that included a large cast of X-Men.
@ericperry16835 жыл бұрын
God Loves, Man Kills
@redveinborneo46738 ай бұрын
Maybe if you want people to read these you shouldn't explain the entire story beginning to end.
@kinglord3185 жыл бұрын
No Onslaught
@thisjustincomics5 жыл бұрын
One to skip is anything by Chuck Austen.
@thisjustincomics5 жыл бұрын
Comic Book Guy yeah never read any of his run and don’t plan to. I think it was actually these guys who talked about how bad it was
@LupineShadowOmega5 жыл бұрын
@Comic Book Guy Archangel and Husk, banging in the air above her family home with her family watching from below...nothing else need be said by how bad it was.
@jonathanodwyer82785 жыл бұрын
Brood saga
@greenbeancom385 жыл бұрын
!!! Wakanda Forever !!!
@elplebeuchiha19965 жыл бұрын
I do not agree with the order of this list (+)
@KRob8115 жыл бұрын
No A V X? The Phoenix 5 is probably my all time favorite alternate designs
@angbald5 жыл бұрын
Ewan you beautiful beautiful man.......on the next video will you say the you want some chicken and a can of Coke.
@bdboricua31285 жыл бұрын
Storylines But meh
@gamemaster21925 жыл бұрын
no X-men uncanny these guys are not true X-men fans
@BLasherman5 жыл бұрын
Too......late.... blaaaaahhhhhhh
@camm86424 жыл бұрын
house of M at no 2 laughable waaaaaaaaaaay to high somebody likes bendis I see.....
@phonkp5 жыл бұрын
Infero is better than Morrison's New X-Men? GTFOH. And you should slap yourselves for including Season One over any of the Grand Design books.