X-Book

In 2000, Magic Press launched X-Book, a sixteen-issue series that blends superheroics with a noir-infused sensibility. Most frequently penned by Brian Michael Bendis and Matteo Casali, with Michael Avon Oeming providing the consistent, stylized artwork, the series stands as a distinctive, creator-driven take on the genre. It matters as a prime example of early-2000s independent comics, showcasing how a focused creative team can craft a self-contained, moody narrative outside the major publishers.