- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Titan Books Ltd (21 April 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1845761731
- ISBN-13: 978-1845761738
- Product Dimensions: 15 x 2.1 x 22.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 807,517 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Comics Buyer's Guide, January 2007
As a reference book, this could even be deemed "essential."
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In the near future, humanity will be faced by a grave challenge: mutation. Gifted with an array of incredible powers, the X-Men have fought to break down the barriers of fear and hate between human and mutant-kind over fifty years and three hit movies. "Comics Creators on X-Men" is the definitive look at the mighty mutants in comics, including interviews with original co-creator Stan Lee, fan-favourite Chris Claremont, superstar artists Joe Madueira and Alan Davis, and current writer Joss Whedon. Packed with exclusive sketches, script pages, rare and classic covers, and essential background information on the "X-Men's" labyrinthine history and vast cast of characters, this is a book no X-fan can do without!
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Format:Paperback
Former Marvel Comics Editor In Chief Tom DeFalco interviews some of the big names in X-Men folklore to get the behind the scenes stories on events like Dark Phoenix, the return of Jean Grey in X-Factor, the Onslaught Saga and the early cancellation of the series due to low sales, now somewhat unbelievable, upto more recent events like Grant Morrison's New X-Men and Mark Millar's Ultimate X-Men continuity reset.
De Falco's familiarity with the events of Marvel in the 1980s means that the interviews with the likes of Chris Claremont, John Bryne and Louise Simonson are the most involved and rewarding in this book - which in lies the book's strength and flaw. Long term X fans will delight in learning more of the stories that really defined the X-Men, but more recent converts will feel they are only being allowed a cursory glance into the creative process. The interview with Grant Morrison, in particular, fails to get to grips with the spirit of New X-Men and the inclusion of former Generation X artist Chris Bachalo seems overly generous.
Elsewhere, Stan Lee provides an enthusiastic entry, but his insight isn't particularly in depth, the real behind the scenes meat of the early years comes from Roy Thomas and Neal Adams as they explore how Uncanny X-Men was once cancelled.
Recommended for all X fans, but more flavoured to those that have been there since the book transformed into the sales juggernaut in the 1980s that dominated the comic industry years to come, or at least those eager to know more.
De Falco's familiarity with the events of Marvel in the 1980s means that the interviews with the likes of Chris Claremont, John Bryne and Louise Simonson are the most involved and rewarding in this book - which in lies the book's strength and flaw. Long term X fans will delight in learning more of the stories that really defined the X-Men, but more recent converts will feel they are only being allowed a cursory glance into the creative process. The interview with Grant Morrison, in particular, fails to get to grips with the spirit of New X-Men and the inclusion of former Generation X artist Chris Bachalo seems overly generous.
Elsewhere, Stan Lee provides an enthusiastic entry, but his insight isn't particularly in depth, the real behind the scenes meat of the early years comes from Roy Thomas and Neal Adams as they explore how Uncanny X-Men was once cancelled.
Recommended for all X fans, but more flavoured to those that have been there since the book transformed into the sales juggernaut in the 1980s that dominated the comic industry years to come, or at least those eager to know more.
Format:Paperback
Tom DeFalco's Comic Creators On X-Men is an amazing read of for any X-Men fan. The book interviews some of the greatest X-Writers/Artists/Editors, giving the reader a peak into their thoughts and opinions.
The interviewees are Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Neal Adams, Dave Cockrum, Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Alan Davis, Louise Simonson, Marc Silvestri, Bob Harris, Scott Lobdell, Chris Bachalo, Grant Morrison and Mark Millar.
Ever wanted to know how Generation X started? Why some X-Stories happened? Then this is the book for you.
The interviewees are Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Neal Adams, Dave Cockrum, Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Alan Davis, Louise Simonson, Marc Silvestri, Bob Harris, Scott Lobdell, Chris Bachalo, Grant Morrison and Mark Millar.
Ever wanted to know how Generation X started? Why some X-Stories happened? Then this is the book for you.
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A INTERESTING BOOK
1 Jan 2008
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It's a interestig book: Tom DeFalco told the X-Men's history throught interviews with his creators: writers, artists, editors...
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