- Library Binding
- Publisher: Bt Bound (Mar 1984)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1417651660
- ISBN-13: 978-1417651665
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,346,460 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
| ||||||||||||||||||
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Plus, get an extra £5 Gift Certificate when you trade in books worth £10 or more before June 30, 2012. Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. |
Product details |
More About the Authors
Discover books, learn about writers, and more.
Product Description
Product Description
Gathered together by Professor Charles Xavier to protect a world that fears and hates them, the X-Men had fought many battles, been on adventures that spanned galaxies, grappled enemies of limitless might, but none of this could prepare them for the most shocking struggle they would ever face. One of their own members, Jean Grey, has gained power beyond all comprehension, and that power has corrupted her absolutely! Now they must decide if the life of the woman they cherish is worth the existence of the entire universe! Collects X-Men #129-137.
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
Suggested Tags from Similar Products(What's this?)Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Back in the late 1970's into the early 1980's Chris Claremont and John Byrne put together a sequence of issues of the X-Men that was something special at the time and it remains so to this very day.
The culmination of this three year period was The Dark Phoenix Saga. They'd taken the huge decision to turn plain old Jean Gray into the Phoenix, one of the most powerful characters in the history of comics. Alas, such power was proving to be too much for her and we come to the story of Dark Phoenix.
I don't want to give anything away here, but it's safe to say that these issues manage the nigh-on impossible feat of telling a huge story while still making us care for the individuals concerned. Claremont and Byrne's resolution to the storyline was an extra-ordinarily brave decision. Unquestionably a high water mark for comics. (Marvel's later decision to undo this ending in an attempt to make some big money was one of the scuzziest things I've ever read in comics, but Claremont and Byrne weren't to know this at the time.)
John Byrne's art was at its best in these issues. He's clearly trying his best to imitate Neal Adams, who was so hugely influential on comic book art. In later days he developed his own style, and quite right too, but in truth it never looked this good again. His pencils are beautifully inked by Terry Austin.
These issues regularly turn up in comic book readers all time top ten. It's amongst my favourites too. As there's nothing anywhere near this good out there these days, I expect it always will be.
Very highly recommended.
The culmination of this three year period was The Dark Phoenix Saga. They'd taken the huge decision to turn plain old Jean Gray into the Phoenix, one of the most powerful characters in the history of comics. Alas, such power was proving to be too much for her and we come to the story of Dark Phoenix.
I don't want to give anything away here, but it's safe to say that these issues manage the nigh-on impossible feat of telling a huge story while still making us care for the individuals concerned. Claremont and Byrne's resolution to the storyline was an extra-ordinarily brave decision. Unquestionably a high water mark for comics. (Marvel's later decision to undo this ending in an attempt to make some big money was one of the scuzziest things I've ever read in comics, but Claremont and Byrne weren't to know this at the time.)
John Byrne's art was at its best in these issues. He's clearly trying his best to imitate Neal Adams, who was so hugely influential on comic book art. In later days he developed his own style, and quite right too, but in truth it never looked this good again. His pencils are beautifully inked by Terry Austin.
These issues regularly turn up in comic book readers all time top ten. It's amongst my favourites too. As there's nothing anywhere near this good out there these days, I expect it always will be.
Very highly recommended.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book reprints the "Dark Phoenix" saga from X-Men 129-137 (circa 1980). This is the story that moved the X-Men from a very good comic book to something truly remarkable. The story was so significant that the original ending had to be changed (the original was later published separately). The Claremont/Byrne combination is phenomenal. The book features a new introduction by Stan Lee. A must read for any X-Men fan.
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
For anyone collecting comics this tome will be one the most wanted items in any list
and that is enough said, it is one of the best ever stories with the x - man
I also strongly recommend the classic "Days of A Future Past"
and that is enough said, it is one of the best ever stories with the x - man
I also strongly recommend the classic "Days of A Future Past"
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
Were these reviews helpful?
Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
"Because She Was Human..."
WARNING!! This Review may contain Spoilers!!
Think of an X-Men story, any single one of them. Read more
Think of an X-Men story, any single one of them. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dehumanizer
X-Men best Story and one of the in Comic ever
This Story is EPIC it has IMO the best Team With Storm Nightcrawler Wolverine Coloussus Cyclops Beast Phoenix and has the introduction of 2 of the best X-Men ever when i watched... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Pixie
An uncanny classic.
The Dark Phoenic Saga. Nowadays many know more or less what happens before having read it, but when it came out it must have been shocking. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. A. J. Mann
synopsis
The aftermath of Jean bonding with the Phoenix entity to help save the galaxy. Scott and Jean's relationship is falling to pieces as the Phoenix experiences emotions. Read more
Published on 22 July 1998
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
|
|
Look for similar items by category
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
