Backpack Marvels: X-Men #2

Nov 2000 · Marvel · 6.95 USD; 9.95 CAD

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In "Romances," Chris Claremont crafts a tense, emotionally charged chapter where Mystique exploits the Brotherhood's assault as a cover to infiltrate the X-Mansion, seeking to sway Rogue back to her side. Meanwhile, the Morlocks abduct Kitty, staging her death in a move that sends shockwaves through the school. John Romita Jr.'s dynamic art, with inks by Bob Wiacek and Brett Breeding, brings the drama to life, while Greg Horn’s cover captures the story’s simmering tension.

Contains 7 stories

Romances

22 pp · Superhero

X-Men [Professor XCyclopsStormWolverineColossusRogueNightcrawlerKitty Pryde]Madelyne PryorLilandraMariko YashidaSilver SamuraiAmanda SeftonLockheedStarjammers [CorsairHepzibahRazaCh'odBinary]Mastermind (villain)Dark Phoenix (cameo)

In "Romances," the X-Men’s personal lives collide as Kitty and Colossus share a quiet moment that stirs something deeper, while Binary’s departure for the Starjammers marks a new chapter. Wolverine faces a painful reckoning with Mariko over their broken engagement, and Scott’s joy over his engagement to Maddie is soon tested when their trip to his Alaska cabin takes a dark turn—Maddie’s transformation into Dark Phoenix sends their world spiraling.

'Til Death [Phoenix]

38 pp · Superhero

X-Men [Professor XCyclopsStormWolverineColossusRogueNightcrawlerKitty Pryde]Madelyne PryorLockheedMastermind (villain)Dark Phoenix (villain)Captain America (cameo)New Mutants (cameo)Beast (Cameo)Lilandra (cameo)Banshee (cameo)Moira MacTaggert (cameo)Amanda Sefton (cameo)Havok (cameo)Starjammers [CorsairHepzibahRazaCh'odBinarySikorsky] (cameo)

Decisions

22 pp · Superhero

X-Men [CyclopsWolverine]Madelyne PryorMariko YashidaCalibanCallistoSunderMasqueHenry Peter GyrichValerie Cooper (1st appearance)Storm (cameo)Iceman (cameo)Beast (cameo)Nightcrawler (cameo)Colossus (cameo)Angel (cameo)

Sanction

22 pp · Superhero

X-Men [Professor XCyclopsStormWolverineColossusRogueNightcrawlerKitty Pryde]CorsairHavokLilandraStevie HunterAmanda SeftonArcade (villain)Miss Locke (villain)New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants [MystiqueDestinyPyroBlobAvalanche] (villains)

In "Sanction," Mystique hones her skills against lifelike robots crafted by Arcade, preparing for her next clash with the X-Men. Meanwhile, Lilandra and Corsair return to the Shi'ar Empire, and Colossus faces off alone against the new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants.

Hell Hath No Fury...

21 pp · Superhero

X-Men [Professor XStormWolverineColossusRogueNightcrawlerKitty Pryde]Amanda SeftonCallisto (villain)Masque (villain)Sunder (villain)Brotherhood of Evil Mutants [MystiqueDestinyBlobPyroAvalanche] (villains)

In "Hell Hath No Fury..." from *Backpack Marvels: X-Men #2*, Mystique exploits a Brotherhood assault to slip into the X-Mansion, seeking to win Rogue back to her cause. Meanwhile, the Morlocks abduct Kitty and stage her death, throwing the team into chaos.

What Happened to Kitty?

22 pp · Superhero

X-Men [Professor XStormWolverineColossusRogueNightcrawlerKitty Pryde]Amanda SeftonIllyana Rasputin [Magik]Callisto (villain)Caliban (villain)Sunder (villain)Masque (villain)Leech (1st appearance)Healer (1st appearance)Morlocks (villains)

First Friends

10 pp · Superhero

StormJean Grey