Giant-Size X-Men #2 was published in May 1975 and is loaded with cool stories featuring iconic X-Men like Angel, Iceman, Havok, Beast, Marvel Girl and others.   It features several stories as it is a larger book than the average comic of the time which also makes getting a higher grade a bit trickier.   This one is graded 8.5 by CGC.

 

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Some Key X-Men Issues to Collect

The X-Men have a long and storied history in comic books, and there are several key issues that have had a significant impact on the characters and the X-Men franchise as a whole. Here are some notable and influential X-Men comic issues:

1. “Giant-Size X-Men #1” (1975): This issue relaunched the X-Men series and introduced a new team of mutants that included Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Wolverine, among others. It revitalized the X-Men franchise and set the stage for its future success.
2. “Uncanny X-Men #94-280” (1975-1991): This lengthy run of the “Uncanny X-Men” series, written by Chris Claremont, is considered one of the most important and influential in X-Men history. It featured major story arcs like the Phoenix Saga, Days of Future Past, and the Mutant Massacre.
3. “X-Men #1” (1991): The launch of the second X-Men series, written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Jim Lee, became one of the best-selling comic books of all time. It marked a new era for the X-Men and showcased a dynamic and visually striking art style.
4. “Age of Apocalypse” (1995): This crossover event took place in multiple X-Men titles and presented an alternate reality where Professor X’s son, Legion, went back in time to kill Magneto, resulting in a dystopian world ruled by Apocalypse. It had a significant impact on the X-Men mythos.
5. “New X-Men #114” (2001): Grant Morrison’s run on “New X-Men” brought a new direction and modernization to the X-Men. Issue #114 marked the start of his critically acclaimed run, which introduced new concepts, costume changes, and a focus on mutant evolution.
6. “House of M” (2005): This event, written by Brian Michael Bendis, centered around Scarlet Witch altering reality and creating a world where mutants were the dominant species. It had far-reaching consequences for the X-Men and mutantkind.
7. “X-Men: Messiah Complex” (2007-2008): This crossover event involved multiple X-Men titles and focused on the birth of the first mutant child since the “Decimation” event. It sparked a race between various factions to control the baby and became a pivotal moment in X-Men storytelling.
8. “Uncanny X-Force #1” (2010): This series, written by Rick Remender, showcased a covert X-Force team that operated with a morally ambiguous mission. It explored darker themes and received critical acclaim for its storytelling and character development.

 

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