X-Men: Mutant Genesis #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis Marvel Premiere Classic hardcover collects the 1991 X-Men #1-7 storyline that launched the second volume of the series. Written by Chris Claremont and drawn by Jim Lee, the story pits the original X-Men against Magneto's newly formed Acolytes on the mutant refuge of Genosha, while also introducing a new team lineup featuring Cyclops, Wolverine, Iceman, and others. The collection marks a pivotal moment in X-Men history, blending high-stakes action with the franchise's signature themes of prejudice and survival.
In "Rubicon," the X-Men Blue Team finds themselves captured and brought to the remote stronghold of Asteroid M, where Magneto confronts a shocking revelation about his past—Moira’s role in altering his genetic makeup as a child. With the threat of the Magneto Protocols looming, the rest of the X-Folk must act fast to rescue their teammates. Written by Jim Lee and Chris Claremont, with dynamic art by Jim Lee and inks by Scott Williams, this pivotal issue delivers high-stakes tension and deepening character mystery. The cover, penciled by Jim Lee and inked by Scott Williams, captures the gravity of the moment.
In "Rubicon," Magneto establishes Asteroid M as a sanctuary for mutants, rallying the Acolytes around his vision—while the X-Men, led by Professor X, and global authorities like Nick Fury and Chief Magistrate Anderson see it as a threat. With tensions escalating across Earth and space, the fate of mutantkind hangs in the balance as ideals clash and alliances fracture.
In "Firestorm," the X-Men Blue Team finds themselves captured and imprisoned on Asteroid M, where Magneto confronts Professor X with a shocking revelation: Moira MacTaggert altered his genetic code as a child. With the fate of the X-Men hanging in the balance, the remaining team must race against time to rescue their comrades before the Magneto Protocols are activated.
In "The Resurrection and the Flesh," the Hand revives Omega Red, setting off a chain of tension that disrupts the X-Men’s uneasy peace. As the team plays a high-stakes game of mutant basketball, Gambit and Rogue are pulled into a dangerous situation on the way to a chaperoned date—just as Omega Red and his allies make their move. Meanwhile, Moira MacTaggert wrestles with guilt over past choices, leading to a quiet but pivotal moment of departure.
In "Blowback," Wolverine is taken by Omega Red and Fenris, who seek to extract memories of a lost Carbonadium Synthesizer from his mind. With help from an old ally, he escapes—only to find himself hunted by both his captors and the X-Men, who now see him as a threat.
In "Farther Still," Maverick struggles to mend wounds both physical and emotional while Wolverine grapples with his own past. When Psylocke falls under Matsuo Tsurahaba’s control, her mind turned against the X-Men, the team is thrown into chaos—forcing Maverick and Logan into a desperate fight for survival as Sabretooth closes in.
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↩ Reprints X-Men #1 [Cover A] (1991), X-Men #1 [Cover B] (1991), X-Men #1 [Cover C] (1991), X-Men #1 [Cover D] (1991), X-Men #1 [Special Collectors Edition] (1991), X-Men #2 (1991), X-Men #3 (1991), X-Men #4 (1992), X-Men #5 (1992), X-Men #6 (1992), X-Men #7 (1992), X-Men: Mutant Genesis #[nn] (1995), X-Men: Mutant Genesis #[nn] (1995), X-Men: Mutant Genesis #[nn] (2006), X-Men #1: 20th Anniversary Edition #[nn] (2011)
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