Marvel History #[5]

In this definitive Marvel History issue, the legendary team-up of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby returns to spotlight the origins of the X-Men in a story that captures the raw, inventive spirit of the early days. When Professor X discovers a new mutant at a traveling fair, the X-Men are sent to investigate—leading them to the Blob, a massive, immovable figure whose unique abilities make him both a mystery and a threat. Written by Stan Lee and Michael Strittmatter, with Kirby’s dynamic art and Reinman’s bold inks, the tale unfolds with the kind of bold, character-driven energy that defined the era. The cover, a striking collaboration by Kirby, Brodsky, and Giacoia, perfectly encapsulates the era’s larger-than-life style.