X - Men
The 'X' is for 'Extraordinary', or the 'Extra'
chromosome. they possess..Mutants...Homo
Superior...possessed of natural talents, abilities
and powers far beyond those of mere Homo
Sapiens like us. The next level of evolution, they are
hunted and feared by Homo Sapien, but still they
strive to protect us, and themselves. Led by Dr.
Charles Xavier, wheelchair-bound, as well as the
most powerful psychic ever known, they fight
against the evil mutants who wish to destroy
humankind, while attempting to remain an
anonymous part of human society.
chromosome. they possess..Mutants...Homo
Superior...possessed of natural talents, abilities
and powers far beyond those of mere Homo
Sapiens like us. The next level of evolution, they are
hunted and feared by Homo Sapien, but still they
strive to protect us, and themselves. Led by Dr.
Charles Xavier, wheelchair-bound, as well as the
most powerful psychic ever known, they fight
against the evil mutants who wish to destroy
humankind, while attempting to remain an
anonymous part of human society.
History
Storylines
Wolverine - his popularity sparked a huge
interest in X-Men titles in the 80's
interest in X-Men titles in the 80's
Gallery
X-Men #1, 1963
X-Men #1 cover, by Alex Ross