X-Men Blue
| X-Men Blue | |
|---|---|
 Regular cover to X-Men Blue #1, art by Art Adams | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| Schedule | Semimonthly |
| Publication date | April 2017–present |
| No. of issues | 8 |
| Main character(s) | Angel Beast Cyclops Iceman Jimmy Hudson Marvel Girl Magneto |
| Creative team as of April 2017 | |
| Created by | Stan Lee Jack Kirby |
| Written by | Cullen Bunn |
| Artist(s) | Jorge Molina Matteo Buffagani |
| Colorist(s) | Matt Milla |
| Collected editions | |
| Strangest | ISBN 978-1302907280 |
X-Men Blue is an ongoing comic book published twice monthly by Marvel Comics and initially created by writer Cullen Bunn and artist Jorge Molina. The first issue was released April 12, 2017. It is a continuation of the All New X-Men series that began in 2012 and features young members of the original X-Men team who have time traveled to the present day.
Publication history
X-Men Blue and its sister book, X-Men Gold, were created following the crossover series Inhumans vs. X-Men. The new titles were announced October 21, 2016 as part of the ResurrXion brand. The color-coded names are a reference to storylines from the early 1990s when various comics in the X-Men franchise were best-sellers.[1] The first issue was released April 12, 2017[2] and subsequent issues were released twice monthly.[3] The storyline in X-Men Blue is a continuation of the 2012 series All New X-Men.[4][5]
Fictional team history
After learning they are from a different timeline, the time-displaced X-Men leave X-Haven to find their place in the world.[6] They align themselves with their former enemy, Magneto, and operate in secret out of a base in Madripoor. Under Jean Grey's leadership, they defeat Black Tom Cassidy, Juggernaut, and a group of mutant sentinels in Barcelona led by Bastion. Unknown to the team, Magneto is secretly building a Time Platform to send the young X-Men back to their time period of origin.[7]
After learning of a Wendigo-related disturbance in the North, the X-Men investigate alongside a local sheriff and encounter an amnesiac Jimmy Hudson, who helps defeat the Wendigo, on the run from other mutants who also came from the Ultimate Universe. During the ensuing battle Jean ends up in telepathic contact with Miss Sinister, who takes a keen interest in her. After the battle ends they decide to bring Jimmy with them to join their team instead of sending him to the school with Kitty Pryde in order to better protect him and keep him under the radar. While exploring Madripoor during a festival on a night off, Jean, Beast and Jimmy confront a group of mutants who were buying a chemical from a local dealer. Upon seeing Jimmy's claws the other team of mutants voluntarily end the fight, acknowledging the X-Men as allies due to everyone involved having a positive history with Wolverine.[8]
During the Secret Empire storyline, the team rebels against the government of New Tian, located somewhere in California, following Hydra's takeover of the United States. While in their hideout, they're attacked by a group of mutants led by Havok, sent by Emma Frost. While Jean and Jimmy escape, the rest of the team is captured. Emma then talks to Cyclops in his cell. As Jean and Jimmy regroup and plan their next move they are rescued by Danger, who stages a series of elaborate holograms to keep Emma's forces occupied. The rest of the team begins to lose hope as Emma begins telepathically tormenting Cyclops. Havok is about to intercept Jean and Jimmy when he is suddenly ambushed by Polaris.[9]
Team roster
| Character | Real name | Notes | Joined in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Girl | Jean Grey | Displaced teenage version from an unknown alternate reality. | X-Men Blue #1 (April 2017) |
| Cyclops | Scott "Slim" Summers | ||
| Iceman | Robert "Bobby" Drake | ||
| Beast | Henry "Hank" McCoy | ||
| Angel | Warren Worthington III | ||
| Magneto | Max Eisenhardt | ||
| Jimmy Hudson | Wolverine's son from the Ultimate Marvel Universe. | X-Men Blue #5 (June 2017) |
Critical reception
According to review aggregator Comic Book Roundup, the first issue received an average score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 26 critical reviews.[10]
Collected Editions
| Title | Material collected | Publication date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Men Blue, Volume 1: Strangest | X-Men Blue #1–6 | August 23, 2017 | Paperback: 978-1302907280 |
References
- ^ Diaz, Eric (October 21, 2016), "Marvel Announces the Return of the X-Men: Blue and Gold Teams in 2017," Nerdist. Retrieved June 14, 2017
- ^ (March 20, 2017), "X-Men: Blue #1 Remastered Jim Lee Variant Cover Revealed," ComicBook.com. Retrieved June 14, 2017
- ^ Diaz, Eric (November 28, 2016), "The X-MEN Titles Go Old School in New RESURRXION Relaunch," Nerdist. Retrieved August 1, 2017
- ^ Schedeen, Jesse (April 12, 2017), "X-Men Blue #1 Review]," IGN. Retrieved June 14, 2017
- ^ "X-Men: Gold and Blue Rosters and Creative Teams Revealed".
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- ^ X-Men Blue #1–3.
- ^ X-Men: Blue #4–6
- ^ X-Men: Blue #7–8
- ^ "X-Men: Blue #1 Reviews (2017)," Comic Book Roundup. Retrieved June 14, 2017
External links
- X-Men Blue at Marvel Wiki
