Most Popular Books by Chris Claremont

Collects X-Men Unlimited (2004) #2-14, Giant-Size X-Men (2005) #3-4, Mythos: X-Men (2006) #1, material from Free Comic Book Day 2006 (X-Men/Runaways). An uncanny array of A-list talents unleashes their unlimited imaginations! The mutants of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday’s ASTONISHING X-MEN – Shadowcat, Beast, Wolverine, Emma Frost and the recently resurrected Colossus — take center stage in insightful and exciting solo stories! Bishop patrols the streets of District X, Gambit takes on an expensive mission, Juggernaut tries to become a teacher, Nightcrawler makes a new friend, Angel puts his business skills to the test, Iceman debates retiring from heroism, Cannonball and Sunspot try to get dates — and the astonishing X-Men meet the Runaways! Plus: Untold tales of the All-New, All-Different X-Men — and a fresh, contemporary take on the original team’s founding!

Collects Uncanny X-Men (1981) #194-200, Annual (1970) #9; New Mutants Special Edition (1985) #1; Nightcrawler (1985) #1-4; material from Bizarre Adventures (1981) #27. Chris Claremont, together with an absolute dream team of art talent — John Romita Jr., Arthur Adams, Barry Windsor-Smith and Dave Cockrum — brings you an indisputable Marvel masterwork! Beginning with the earthshaking return of the Juggernaut, tensions rise as Professor X’s health fails, a crisis of faith strikes Nightcrawler and Storm ranges across the African savannah in the second “Lifedeath” masterpiece! Meanwhile, the X-Men and New Mutants are whisked away to Asgard to battle Loki and his minions in the all-time great “Asgardian Wars,” illustrated by the incomparable Arthur Adams! Finally, the day of reckoning arrives as an international tribunal tries Magneto for crimes against humanity. Also featuring a swashbuckling saga starring Nightcrawler by X-Men icon Dave Cockrum!

Collects Uncanny X-Men (1981) #176-188, Magik (1983) #1-4, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #40. John Romita Jr. joins Chris Claremont as the Uncanny X-Men''s chart-topping adventures continue! Drama abounds as Cyclops heads off on his honeymoon with Madelyne Pryor, Wolverine''s relationship with Mariko takes a turn for the worse, and Kitty Pryde is kidnapped and forced to marry the Morlock Caliban. Meanwhile, Rogue is public enemy number one and anti-mutant sentiment threatens the passage of a law that will strip every mutant in the United States of their rights. There''s no shortage of action either: Colossus battles Juggernaut, Mystique and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants return, Rachel Summers arrives on the scene, and the Dire Wraiths attack. Topped off by Claremont and Barry Windsor-Smith''s stunning classic story "Lifedeath" and the Magik miniseries, there''s no shortage of mutant masterworks!

Uncanny X-Men (1963) 122-124, Annual 3, 125-131

Collects NEW MUTANTS (1983) #32-44 and ANNUAL #2, NEW MUTANTS SPECIAL EDITION #1, and X-MEN ANNUAL (1970) #9. From Madripoor to Asgard! The New Mutants'' search for Karma takes them to the lawless island, but will they be corrupted the same way she has? Then, when the Enchantress attacks, the New Mutants find themselves scattered across the Golden Realm of Asgard. Alone and out of their element, they must reunite in time to save Storm from Loki''s clutches - and Dani Moonstar will be forever changed! Then, it''s back to school with an unexpected new headmaster: Magneto! But with the New Mutants traumatized at the Beyonder''s hands, can the recently reformed villain make enough of a connection to help his new charges? Plus: The threat of Legion, the menace of Mojo, Dani faces the specter of death, and the New Mutants get even!

It''s the epic finale to the story of the Children of the Atom as renowned X-Men scribe Chris Claremont joins with star artist Sean Chen for a trilogy in the style of the Lord of the Rings movies, one that spans the length and breadth of the X-Men canon and brings the saga of Marvel''s mutants to a climax!

Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963) #129-143, Uncanny X-Men Annual (1970) #4, Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #26-27, Phoenix: The Untold Story (1984), material from Marvel Team-Up (1972) #100. Chris Claremont and John Byrne’s collaboration ranks among the greatest comics has ever known. But of their many iconic X-MEN stories, none was more epic or influential than the “Dark Phoenix Saga”! The X-Men have fought many battles, set out on galaxy-spanning adventures and grappled with enemies of limitless might, but nothing could prepare them for their most shocking fight: One of their own teammates, Jean Grey, has gained power beyond all comprehension, corrupting her into the Dark Phoenix! Now the X-Men must fight the woman they cherish, or her unquenchable fire will consume the universe itself! Also featuring Wolverine vs. Wendigo, the dystopian “Days of Future Past” and more!

The Marvel Universe has always reflected the world outside your window ? from the moment Captain America charged into battle in World War II to the present day! Marvel?s characters face relevant and real-life issues alongside their extraordinary adventures ? from grappling with alcoholism to participating in politics to celebrating diversity and everything in between! These powerful stories from Marvel?s 80-year history feature iconic heroes tackling heavy-hitting subjects including drug abuse, teen suicide, HIV, terrorism, school shootings and more. Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #97, HOWARD THE DUCK (1976) #8, IRON MAN (1968) #128, NEW MUTANTS (1983) #45, ALPHA FLIGHT (1983) #106, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #303, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #420, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #36, CAPTAIN AMERICA (2002) #1, ASTONISHING X-MEN (2004) #51, MS. MARVEL (2015) #13, CHAMPIONS (2016) #24 and material from CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #2 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #583.

The world has acquired a lethal new weapon against X-gene mutants, whose superhuman powers separate them from ordinary mortals. For the first time mutants have a choice: retain their godlike abilities, though their powers may isolate and alienate them, or surrender them and become human. The mutant antibody is called a cure, but its invention may trigger a struggle that destroys every living soul on Earth. -- From back cover.

Collects Classic X-Men (1986) #24-44 and material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #60. The perfect companion piece to your UNCANNY X-MEN collection! In 1986, Marvel launched CLASSIC X-MEN, a series that reprinted the “All-New, All-Different X-Men” era — with a twist! All-new backup stories fleshed out the 1970s tales and delved deeper into the characters’ lives — and new story pages were even inserted into the reprints, expanding on key moments and sowing the seeds for future storylines! Now, all this newly created material has been collected together — allowing fans to explore the early lives of Cyclops, Phoenix, Wolverine, Colossus, Storm, Nightcrawler, Professor X, Havok, Polaris, Emma Frost, Kitty Pryde, Banshee, Dazzler, Rogue and Mystique like never before! Friendships are forged, losses are mourned and lives are transformed in these rare tales that dance between the raindrops of some of the most revered X-Men comics of all time!

Collects Uncanny X-Men #161-167 & X-Men Annual #6. It''s an adventure in Belasco''s mysterious Limbo realm that leaves Colossus'' little sister Ilyana Rasputin aged from child to teenager in a moment. Then comes a classic tale of Professor X and Magneto in their younger days, before their philosophical fallout, teamed up to take down Baron Strucker and Hydra. But the real action is the conclusion of the epic Brood Saga! Teamed with the Starjammers and Shi''ar, the X-Men are in an all-out war for survival against the sleaziest parasites in outer space.

Collects Uncanny X-Men (1981) #201-209; Longshot (1985) #1-6; material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #33. Chris Claremont and John Romita Jr. are joined by a host of all-star illustrators for a groundbreaking X-Men Masterworks! It’s all in the family for Cyclops as his son Nathan Summers — later known as Cable — is born, and his “Days of Future Past” daughter Rachel comes to terms with her Phoenix Force powers! Storm duels Cyclops for team leadership as the threat of the Beyonder looms, Nightcrawler takes a solo turn in an adventure beautifully drawn by June Brigman, and Barry Windsor-Smith crafts a brutal Wolverine tale. And a showdown between Wolverine and Phoenix presages war with the Hellfire Club and Nimrod! Plus: Ann Nocenti and Arthur Adams’ quintessentially ’80s limited series introducing the dimension-spanning adventurer and future X-Man Longshot is restored for the Masterworks!

Collects Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #10; Marvel Team-Up (1972) #57, 82-85, 98, 140-141; material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #53, 70, 93. The world’s greatest superspy in her finest team-ups! First, the terror group Sword of Judgment threatens the end of the world — unless Natasha Romanoff and the Thing can stop them! Then, Spider-Man and the Widow form an arachnid double act to take on the Silver Samurai! But when they meet again, why does Natasha think she’s a teacher named Nancy Rushman?! Maybe Nick Fury and Shang-Chi can help unravel the mystery of the Widow’s double life! Plus: When a young man is wrongfully accused, Natasha must cross paths with old flame Daredevil. And it’s all-out action when the Black Widow teams up with Silver Sable and Darkstar!

Collects Gambit (2022) #1-5. An all-new adventure of everyone''s favorite thief! You think you know all there is to know about Remy LeBeau, the mutant called Gambit - but there''s still plenty up this ragin'' Cajun''s sleeves! Before he joined the X-Men, Gambit encountered a mysterious girl named ''Ro - the mutant Storm, regressed to childhood by the nefarious Nanny z- and the two went up against the forces of the Shadow King! Now more of their story is revealed for the first time! Gambit finds his path to becoming a heroic X-Man as co-creator and legendary X-scribe Chris Claremont weaves a story of action, intrigue and revenge! But as Remy and ''Ro become a thorn in the side of mogul Solarz, the mercenary Warhawk is unleashed on our heroes! You''ll get a charge out of this one, mon ami!

Collects Marvel Feature (1971) #11-12, Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #1-10. Two hundred volumes long and still going strong, the Marvel Masterworks celebrate Vol. 200 with the launch of Marvel Two-In-One! Yes, the ever lovin'' blue-eyed Thing''s own series is between hard covers at last! Begun as a Marvel Feature try-out, Ben Grimm''s headlining effort kicked off with Hulk and Iron Man battles, and then shifted into high gear with monster vs. monster - yup, it''s Thing vs. Man-Thing! The revival of the Guardians of the Galaxy, revelations in the life of the Valkyrie, and adventures with DD, Sub-Mariner, Ghost Rider, Thor and Black Widow.

Relive the legendary first journey into the dystopian future of 2013 where Sentinels stalk the Earth, and the X-men are humanity''s only hope.. umtil they die! Also featureing the first apperance of Alpha Flight, the return of the Wendigo, the history of the X men of Cyclops... am a demon for Christmas!?