Outcasts from society, the X-MEN are genetic mutants, born with superhuman powers, who harness their special abilities for the greater good. But the human race they fight to protect rejects and fears--even hates--them. Not all mutants seek to protect mankind. One terrorist group--led by the supremely powerful Magneto--seeks to strike first. Battling against prejudice and agents of intolerance, the X-MEN must establish a peaceful coexistence between mutant and mankind or they will surely perish . . .

    Ideal for younger readers, Backpack Marvels are filled with black and white reprints of some of Marvel's most memorable tales. Better yet, these are stories that have been chosen specifically to appeal to the first-time comics reader, and are the perfect introduction to the world of Marvel's wonderful universe of heroic fantasy. At 160 pages, Backpack Marvels present the equivalent of six complete comic book stories and are a bargain for $6.95. Where else can you enter a whole new world for under ten bucks?

    Created with the full cooperation of Marvel Comics, Ultimate X-Men is the most comprehensive guide to the world's favorite mutant superheroes.The Story of the X-Men: How It All Began: Learn about the original team of X-Men, see how Charles Xavier brought them together and taught them to use their unique abilities.

    Led by their teacher, Professor Charles Xavier, the X-Men are dedicated to protecting humanity from the forces of chaos, hoping to one day rid the world of an even greater darkness?the prejudice that has made them outcasts. Returning from another dimension, the X-Men discover that Earth is now ruled by one of the most notorious tyrants the world has ever known?Doctor Doom. Far more disturbing than the police state in which they find themselves, however, is the fact that some of the world's greatest Super Heroes?including the X-Men's closest friends?have allied themselves with the legendary villain.Searching for answers, hunted by old enemies and former allies, the mutant adventurers face their greatest challenge: deposing an armor-clad madman with an entire world against them.Standing between them and victory, though, is their deadliest enemy?the malevolent Magneto, who has his own plans for dominating the world?

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    ? THE SCOOP: Find out what led Rogue to join the Children of the Atom in the official prequel to X-Men The Movie! ? THE STORY: Her strange mutant powers have emerged, and now a frightened young woman named Rogue is on the run! What secrets about mutantkind will she discover when she is captured by a mysterious squad of government agents? What diabolical deeds are unraveling in the shadowed Sherman Chemical Plant? And how does the man called Wolverine fit into the picture? Find out in the comic book that sets the stage for X-Men The Movie!

    Réédité par soleil en 2000