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Uncanny X-Men 94
''Uncanny X-Men'' #94 (originally published simply as ''The X-Men'') is a comic book starring the X-Men that was published by Marvel Comics in August 1975. From issues #67–93, cover dated December 1970 to April 1975, the ''X-Men'' series consisted of reprints due to lack of sales. In May 1975, '' Giant-Size X-Men'' #1 was published, in which Professor X recruits a new team consisting of several foreign nationals to save the X-Men. With issue #94, the magazine was revived, and all of the original X-Men quit, save team leader Cyclops, and are replaced by such "All-New, All-Different" X-Men as Storm, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Colossus. A former X-Men adversary, Banshee, also joins the team at this point. Sunfire returns to Japan in this issue, and Thunderbird dies in issue #95. Publication history ''Uncanny X-Men'' #94 is the beginning of writer Chris Claremont's 16-year run on the title. Under his guidance, ''Uncanny X-Men'' would become the industry's top title, and, along ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Claremont
Christopher S. Claremont (; born November 25, 1950) is a British-born American comic book writer and novelist, known for his 17-year stint on ''Uncanny X-Men'' from 1975 to 1991, far longer than that of any other writer,Claremont, Chris. ''Marvel Age Special: X-Men Anniversary Magazine'' vol. 1, #1 (Sept. 1993). during which he is credited with developing strong female characters as well as introducing complex literary themes into superhero narratives, turning the once underachieving comic into one of Marvel's most popular series. During his tenure at Marvel, Claremont co-created numerous X-Men characters, such as Rogue, Psylocke (Betsy Braddock), Kitty Pryde/Shadowcat, Phoenix, The Brood, Lockheed, Shi'ar, Shi'ar Imperial Guard, Mystique, Destiny, Selene, Reverend William Stryker, Lady Mastermind, Emma Frost, Tessa, Siryn, Jubilee, Rachel Summers, Madelyne Pryor, Moira MacTaggert, Lilandra, Shadow King, Cannonball, Warpath, Mirage, Wolfsbane, Karma, Cypher, Sabretooth, E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colossus (comics)
Colossus (Piotr "Peter" Nikolayevich Rasputin) (Russian: Пётр Николаевич Распутин) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum, he first appeared in ''Giant-Size X-Men'' #1 (May 1975). A Russian mutant, he is a member of the X-Men. Colossus is able to transform himself into metallic form, making him the physically strongest of the team. Even when his powers are not engaged, he is still a physically imposing figure of in height. He is portrayed as quiet, honest, and virtuous. He has had a fairly consistent presence in X-Men-related comic books since his debut. A talented artist, he only reluctantly agrees to use his powers in combat, feeling it is his responsibility to use his abilities for the betterment of human- and mutant-kind. '' Wizard'' ranked Colossus at 184 on the "Top 200 Comic Book Characters of All Time". In 2006, IGN placed Colossus in the 10th spot o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
