Im more of a back in the day Xmen guy... I read them ( and the other mutant books) from 1979 thru 1996... My favorites from that era : the Proteus saga, hellfire club, the Brood saga, Dark Pheonix, Arcade stories, the Marauders, fall of the Mutants... I love it all
Great to hear your opinions on all of these. I started reading silver age X-Men first and in moderate chunks I was able to find it enjoyable, but definitely not the strongest silver age comics. I totally understand that its not for everyone but seeing the beginnings was really fascinating to me. Waiting on the Uncanny X-Men vol.2 reprint to continue my x men reading! Hoping for the Krakoa era to be collected in omnibus format sooner than later as well!
@@saranram6007 way to go! I still need to make my way through more of the silver age X-men but agree it’s very fun to see where the characters get their start! Uncanny X-men Vol 2 omnibus is definitely a must read! Hopefully they reprint for you soon! And yeah I’ve loved what I’ve read of Krakoa would definitely double dip for Omnis
@@saranram6007 uncanny xmen vol 1 /second genesis is silver age. but vol 2 and 3 are really where the evolution of modern comics began and features the strongest writing of Claremont. imo vol 3 is where he was at his pinnacle.
@@rbaynosa you are correct. I was mentioning silver age x men as the original X-Men omnibus vol.1, since it was being compared to Fantastic 4 and Spider Man Silver age in the video. I do really enjoy the Claremont era and look forward to reading more of it.
I favorite is uncanny x-men I have until epic number 10. My least favorite is the silver age it’s a good starting point and story but compared to the rest it’s the weakest.
@@gabrielk6324 yeah I thought once I was a few issues in I got the hang of it personally. Morrison uses a handful of pre-established characters but I found that the changes made to the status quo of franchise were such that I thought I’d make a good on-ramp for newer readers.
Some great starting points! I’d throw out Bendis’ all new xmen as another good entry point. That Alex Ross cover for the Lee omnibus volume one is so gorgeous it makes me consider getting it even though I know I don’t like most of those early stories
Appreciate the recommendations! I’ve ALWAYS wanted to read all of All-New X-Men! Love Bendis and have enjoyed what I’ve read of that run. I keep hoping for an omnibus
Good video 👍 I agree with everything you said except X-Men Omnibus 1. X-Men :Children of the Atom mini series by Joe Casey , Steve Rude, Paul Smith and Essd Ribic is the best starting point for the original X-Men team. Good video Dom 👍.
Great video! Thanks for the recommendations! I really want to read the Morrison and the Whedon runs, but right now one is ultra expensive and the other is out of print! I will keep them in my list! 😊 In my opinion Whedon (no comment of him as a person) but as a creator has some horrible things but some others are great!
Thanks a lot for this video, Dominick. After reading Uncanny X-force and not immediately understanding everything, this is a big help! I don’t know if I have a lot of reading time the next weeks because yesterday my third son was born. 🤩👍🏻
Of course, I’m glad this helps! And WOW! Congratulations my friend! Praying you and your growing family are well 🙏🎉 What incredible news! :) Thank you for sharing
I got back into comics, and one of the first new thing I read was house of x. Since then I'm now going through x force from krakoa era as well and have Wolverine to get to at some point.
I love hox/pox but I don't think it's a good start point for new readers. too many characters, too many callbacks, and maybe a story that won't make much sense if you don't know where the mutants are coming from.
@@rbaynosa I like your point if you’ve seen some of films or animated properties or are generally culturally familiar with the X-men franchise HoX/PoX is more accessible. That’s a valid point 👏
I would like to start with "New X-Men", but I don't know whether to buy the omnibus or individual copies. If I were to want to get each individual copy, where is a good place to order them? Or would it be easier to purchase them at a comic book store?
I don’t know how newer, younger readers view Uncanny Vol 1 (& 2) but to me they are unsurpassable. I guess it’s part nostalgia but I’ve read New and Astonishing and whilst I absolutely loved the latter (art is amazing), the feel of those earlier 2 volumes can’t be beaten. Enjoyed the start of New, and there’s some great ideas in there, but some of the later art was so ugly I just couldn’t get past it. Haven’t read HOX/POX yet
@@garyfoster65 that early uncanny stuff is wonderful it really blows me away to see how Claremont builds on everything over the decades. Appreciate your feedback and thoughts on New and Astonishing! And I do recommend HoX/PoX that book got me excited for X-men in a way I hadn’t been for awhile
What are some of your favorite X-Men stories? 📚
@@TheComicBookReport I would add Astonishing X-men.
@@tylerjc1000 love astonishing X-men, got that in here 👍
Was one of the first X-men runs I’d ever read
I realized. Sorry didn't recognize that cover.
Old Man Logan if that counts.
I’ve been meaning to read “God loves, man kills” and “The Apocalypse Solution”.
Im more of a back in the day Xmen guy... I read them ( and the other mutant books) from 1979 thru 1996... My favorites from that era : the Proteus saga, hellfire club, the Brood saga, Dark Pheonix, Arcade stories, the Marauders, fall of the Mutants... I love it all
Honestly your channel is so helpful and watchable, I look forward to every upload! 💪❤️
WOW! This is so encouraging that you so much! Appreciate you! 📚📚📚
Great to hear your opinions on all of these. I started reading silver age X-Men first and in moderate chunks I was able to find it enjoyable, but definitely not the strongest silver age comics. I totally understand that its not for everyone but seeing the beginnings was really fascinating to me. Waiting on the Uncanny X-Men vol.2 reprint to continue my x men reading! Hoping for the Krakoa era to be collected in omnibus format sooner than later as well!
@@saranram6007 way to go! I still need to make my way through more of the silver age X-men but agree it’s very fun to see where the characters get their start!
Uncanny X-men Vol 2 omnibus is definitely a must read! Hopefully they reprint for you soon!
And yeah I’ve loved what I’ve read of
Krakoa would definitely double dip for Omnis
@@saranram6007 uncanny xmen vol 1 /second genesis is silver age. but vol 2 and 3 are really where the evolution of modern comics began and features the strongest writing of Claremont. imo vol 3 is where he was at his pinnacle.
@@rbaynosa you are correct. I was mentioning silver age x men as the original X-Men omnibus vol.1, since it was being compared to Fantastic 4 and Spider Man Silver age in the video. I do really enjoy the Claremont era and look forward to reading more of it.
Hey man love your videos so much!! I have every one of the books in epic collection or omnibus😂
@@ariellachayne1866 YES! What are a few of your favorites? 📚
And thank you so much, I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the content
I favorite is uncanny x-men I have until epic number 10. My least favorite is the silver age it’s a good starting point and story but compared to the rest it’s the weakest.
I just started reading new x men on the weekend, I have some background knowledge but it’s hard trying to break in
@@gabrielk6324 yeah I thought once I was a few issues in I got the hang of it personally. Morrison uses a handful of pre-established characters but I found that the changes made to the status quo of franchise were such that I thought I’d make a good on-ramp for newer readers.
Some great starting points! I’d throw out Bendis’ all new xmen as another good entry point. That Alex Ross cover for the Lee omnibus volume one is so gorgeous it makes me consider getting it even though I know I don’t like most of those early stories
Appreciate the recommendations!
I’ve ALWAYS wanted to read all of All-New X-Men! Love Bendis and have enjoyed what I’ve read of that run. I keep hoping for an omnibus
@@TheComicBookReport yeah knowing how much you like Bendis I’m sure you’d love it
Good video 👍
I agree with everything you said except X-Men Omnibus 1. X-Men :Children of the Atom mini series by Joe Casey , Steve Rude, Paul Smith and Essd Ribic is the best starting point for the original X-Men team. Good video Dom 👍.
@@afroscifizianzcomix7836 appreciate the feedback :)
A couple in your list I’ve yet to read, thanks for the recommendations 📚📚📚
Great video! Thanks for the recommendations! I really want to read the Morrison and the Whedon runs, but right now one is ultra expensive and the other is out of print!
I will keep them in my list!
😊 In my opinion Whedon (no comment of him as a person) but as a creator has some horrible things but some others are great!
I enjoyed Astonishing X-Men quite a bit personally
Thanks a lot for this video, Dominick. After reading Uncanny X-force and not immediately understanding everything, this is a big help!
I don’t know if I have a lot of reading time the next weeks because yesterday my third son was born. 🤩👍🏻
Of course, I’m glad this helps!
And WOW! Congratulations my friend! Praying you and your growing family are well 🙏🎉
What incredible news! :)
Thank you for sharing
@@TheComicBookReportThank you very much, Dominick.
@@benupc 👍👍
Thanks man!
@@jedpc807 you got it! Enjoy 📚📚📚
I got back into comics, and one of the first new thing I read was house of x. Since then I'm now going through x force from krakoa era as well and have Wolverine to get to at some point.
@@randomguy9282 yeah Benjamin Percy did a great job with xforce and wolverine I thought
I love hox/pox but I don't think it's a good start point for new readers. too many characters, too many callbacks, and maybe a story that won't make much sense if you don't know where the mutants are coming from.
but If you've watched a good part of the movies or the animated series, it could work as a starting point
@@rbaynosa I like your point if you’ve seen some of films or animated properties or are generally culturally familiar with the X-men franchise HoX/PoX is more accessible. That’s a valid point 👏
I’d say if you have read Ultimate Spiderman and like that, try Ultimate X Men omnibus vol 1&2 and if you like it then dive into Uncanny.
@@ADNZ5442 oh interesting 🤔
I would like to start with "New X-Men", but I don't know whether to buy the omnibus or individual copies. If I were to want to get each individual copy, where is a good place to order them? Or would it be easier to purchase them at a comic book store?
I don’t know how newer, younger readers view Uncanny Vol 1 (& 2) but to me they are unsurpassable. I guess it’s part nostalgia but I’ve read New and Astonishing and whilst I absolutely loved the latter (art is amazing), the feel of those earlier 2 volumes can’t be beaten. Enjoyed the start of New, and there’s some great ideas in there, but some of the later art was so ugly I just couldn’t get past it. Haven’t read HOX/POX yet
@@garyfoster65 that early uncanny stuff is wonderful it really blows me away to see how Claremont builds on everything over the decades.
Appreciate your feedback and thoughts on New and Astonishing!
And I do recommend HoX/PoX that book got me excited for X-men in a way I hadn’t been for awhile
@@TheComicBookReportit’s on the pile!!!!
@@garyfoster65 👏👏
Not a fan of original x-men or New X-men. I can't stand Quietly's art.
@@tylerjc1000 to each their own :)
Who are some of your favorite comic artists?
@@TheComicBookReport I'm not sure. There are smaller names with good art but I do like Capullo and Bagley.
@@tylerjc1000 excellent picks 👏