About this Collection
This second volume of Marvel Masterworks reprints the early adventures of the second generation X-Men, collecting issues from the late 1970s that introduced iconic characters like Storm, Colossus, and Nightcrawler. The stories, crafted by writer Chris Claremont and artist Dave Cockrum, follow the team as they battle threats such as the Hellfire Club and the mutant-hunting Sentinels, establishing the dramatic tone that would define the series for years to come. It includes the classic "Proteus" saga and the debut of the villainous White Queen, Emma Frost.
Contains 10 stories
Like a Phoenix, from the Ashes!
17 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Professor XCyclopsPhoenix [Jean Grey] (first appearance)StormWolverine [Logan]ColossusBansheeNightcrawler [Groucho MarxClark GableFred Astaire]]Moira MacTaggertPeter CorbeauDr. McKayEamon O'DonnellBlack Tom Cassidy (first full appearance, villain)Juggernaut (villain)
In "Like a Phoenix, from the Ashes!", the X-Men crash-land in Jamaica Bay, where Jean Grey awakens with terrifying new power. To help her recover, Professor X sends the team to Scotland, where Banshee’s ancestral castle awaits—only to find it already home to his cousin Tom and his friend Juggy.
Who Will Stop the Juggernaut?
17 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Professor XCyclopsPhoenix [Jean Grey]Storm (full origin)Wolverine [Logan]ColossusBansheeNightcrawler]Misty KnightLeprechauns of Cassidy Keeps (introduction)Lilandra (features revealed)Black Tom Cassidy (villain)Juggernaut (villain)David Munroe (first appearance, cameo flashback)N'Dare Munroe (first appearance, cameo flashback)Achmed El-Gibars (first appearance, cameo flashback)
In "Who Will Stop the Juggernaut?", Storm confronts her past while the X-Men struggle to stop Black Tom and the unstoppable Juggernaut. As fear and memory collide, the team faces a test of strength and resolve unlike any before.
The Fall of the Tower
17 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Professor X (Nightcrawler only)StormWolverine [Logan]ColossusBansheeNightcrawler]Leprechauns of Cassidy Keep [DonalPadraicKelson]Eamon O'DonnellBlack Tom (villain)Juggernaut (villain)Eric the Red (cameo)Magneto (cameo)D'Ken (cameo)
The Gentleman's Name Is Magneto
17 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Professor XCyclopsPhoenix [Jean Grey]StormWolverine [Logan]ColossusBansheeNightcrawler]Moira MacTaggertMadrox the Multiple ManMisty KnightMcWhirterMagneto (villain)Eric the Red (cameo)Havok (cameo)Polaris (cameo)Princess Lilandra (cameo)Corsair (cameo)Ch'od (cameo)Dr. John Grey (cameo)Elaine Grey (cameo)
In "The Gentleman's Name Is Magneto," the X-Men arrive at Muir Island expecting routine checks—only to find Eric the Red has resurrected Magneto in full adulthood, much to the dismay of a very unimpressed Maggie. As tensions rise and old rivalries stir, the team must navigate the unexpected return of one of their most formidable foes.
Phoenix Unleashed!
17 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Professor XCyclopsPhoenix [Jean Grey]StormWolverine [Logan]ColossusBansheeNightcrawler]FirelordPrincess Lilandra (face and first name "Lilandra" revealed)John GreyElaine GreyMisty KnightEric the Red (name Shakari revealed, villain)Dave Cockrum (cameo)Paty Cockrum (cameo)Chris Claremont (cameo)Havok (cameo flashback)Polaris (cameo flashback)
In "Phoenix Unleashed!", Eric manipulates Firelord into aiding him against the X-Men, forcing Jean Grey to confront the resurgence of her Phoenix powers. With Lilandra arriving on Earth only to be captured by Eric, Professor Xavier dispatches the X-Men through a space portal to rescue her.
Dark Shroud of the Past!
17 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Professor XCyclopsStormWolverine [Logan]ColossusBansheeNightcrawler]FirelordMisty KnightDr. John GreyElaine GreyMoira MacTaggertEvil Xavier (villain)Phantom Versions of the Original X-Men [Angel [Warren Worthington III]BeastIcemanMarvel Girl [Jean Grey]] (villains)
Where No X-Man Has Gone Before!
18 pp · Superhero
X-Men [CyclopsPhoenix [Jean Grey]StormWolverine [Logan]ColossusBansheeNightcrawler]Princess LilandraStarjammers [Corsair (first appearance)Raza (first appearance)Hepzibah (first appearance)Ch'od (first appearance)]D'Ken (villain)Eric the Red [Davan Shakari] (villain)Imperial Guard [GladiatorElectron (first appearance)Oracle (first appearance)Tempest (first appearance)Mentor (first appearance)Hobgoblin (first appearance)Starbolt (first appearance)Smasher (first appearance)Impulse (first appearance)Titan (first appearance)Fang (first appearance)Midget (first appearance)Nightshade (first appearance)Astra (first appearance)Magic (first appearance)Quasar (first appearance)] (villains)Soul-Drinker (first appearance, villain)Professor X (cameo flashback)Magneto (cameo flashback)Black Tom Cassidy (cameo flashback)Juggernaut (cameo flashback)Havok (cameo flashback)Polaris (cameo flashback)Firelord (cameo flashback)Peter Corbeau (cameo)Mr. Fantastic (cameo)The Thing (cameo)
In "Where No X-Man Has Gone Before!", the X-Men race across the cosmos to rescue Lilandra from her treacherous cousin, who seeks to harness the M'Kraan Crystal’s power for dominion. As the Imperial Guard stand in their way, the Starjammers arrive unexpectedly, turning the tide in a high-stakes battle among the stars.
Armageddon Now!
17 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Professor XCyclopsPhoenix [Jean Grey]StormWolverine [Logan]ColossusBansheeNightcrawler]Princess LilandraMisty KnightPeter CorbeauStarjammers [Corsair [Christopher Summers]HepzibahRazaCh'od]Jahf (first appearance, villain)Modt (first appearance, villain)D'Ken (villain)Gladiator (cameo)Titan (cameo)President Jimmy Carter (cameo)Fantastic Four [Mr. FantasticHuman Torch [Johnny Storm]The Thing] (cameo)Firelord (cameo)Dr. John Grey (cameo)Elaine Grey (cameo)Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]BeastWasp [Janet Pym]Yellowjacket [Hank Pym]Black Panther [T'Challa]] (cameo)Kate Summers (cameo flashback)
In "Armageddon Now!", the X-Men and the Starjammers race against time to reach the M'Kraan Crystal, facing off against the relentless Crystal Guardians in a high-stakes battle that tests their limits. As the fate of the universe hangs in the balance, Jean Grey awakens to the full might of the Phoenix, unleashing power beyond comprehension. Amid the chaos, a shocking revelation ties Corsair to Cyclops in a way no one expected.
Home are the Heroes!
17 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Professor XCyclopsPhoenix [Jean Grey]StormWolverine [Logan]ColossusBansheeNightcrawler]Weapon Alpha [James MacDonald HudsonVindicatorGuardian] (introduction)Princess LilandraMoira MacTaggertDr. John GreyElaine GreyGladiator (cameo flashback)Starbolt (cameo flashback)Nightshade (cameo flashback)D'Ken (cameo flashback)Starjammers [CorsairHepzibahRazaCh'od] (cameo flashback)
In "Home are the Heroes!", the X-Men enjoy a rare moment of peace at the Mansion after saving the universe—until Weapon Alpha strikes, not to destroy, but to reclaim Wolverine and send him back to Canada. The sudden attack turns a quiet afternoon into a tense standoff, testing the team’s loyalty and the meaning of home.
The "X"-Sanction!
17 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Professor X [Charles Xavier]Cyclops [Scott Summers]Phoenix [Jean Grey]Storm [Ororo Munroe]Wolverine [Logan]Colossus [Peter Rasputin]Banshee [Sean Cassidy]Nightcrawler [Kurt Wagner]]Moira MacTaggertCaptain DelaneyWarhawk [Mitchell Tanner] (villain)