Comics Review: X-Men: Mutant Genesis

Due to a huge roster of characters, Marvel splits the X-Men into two teams. One’s gold led by Storm. The other’s blue led by Cyclops. In order to differentiate two titles, OG X-Men was retitled as “Uncanny X-Men” for the Gold Team. Blue Team’s simply titled, X-Men. The latter was published as a second volume in 1991-2001. First storyline, “Mutant Genesis” earned praise from critics, fans and readers alike. The first issue sold 8.1 million copies becoming the best-selling comic in history thanks to selling cover variants. As a result, the Guiness World Records gave Image Comics co-founder, Jim Lee a certificate for reaching a huge an accomplishment. The reason why the first made a historical recorded, is because readers spent their cash on variant covers.

I already brought up the fact some of the original cast of the X-Men movies will reprise their roles in “Avengers: Doomsday.” I thought about reviewing a few X-Men storylines to keep myself busy. I cannot wait to see my favorite superhero team join forces with The Avengers & Fantastic Four to square off with Doctor Doom.

This review contains no SPOILERS.

Right & Wrong Aspects

Right: Jim Lee & Chris Claremont both did a fantastic job writing all seven issues.

Besides writing, Jim’s artwork is quite impressive. Especially the tetraptych cover for the first issue putting divided sections of art into one. A reason why the first issue broke a Guinness Record for best-selling comic book. Readers bought cover variants to complete the entire cover.

Action Sequences were awesome giving it a cinematic quality.

Returning from space, Professor X splits the X-Men into Blue and Gold Teams in order to equally embark in selected missions. It’s not easy running a large roster. Gotta play your chess pieces right.

First Story Arc: Set after “The Muir Island Saga,” Magneto’s scheme is to create a new home for mutants to reside in Asteroid M. After he fully recovers, he resumes to his old ways. Believes mutants are superior to humans. He recruits mutant cult, The Acolytes to do his bidding.

Second Story Arc: After squaring off with Magneto, the X-Men encounter Omega Red. He makes his debut on issue #4. He’s an old enemy from Logan’s past. Omega Red’s implanted by a device, “Carbonadium Synthesizer.” It keeps his powers under control.

Callbacks to previous storylines. If you haven’t read one, a text addresses a specific issue.

Moria McTaggert factors in Story Arc 1. She goes through all the psychological trauma Magneto caused.

In Story Arc 2, Flashbacks show Wolverine who was a member of CIA’s Team X along with Sabretooth.

• Random Thought 1: Story Arc 1 is my favorite within the Blue Team’s perspective.
• Random Thought 2: I have to give Jim Lee credit for encouraging Fox Kids to produce “X-Men: The Animated Series.“ Without him, the X-Men movies would’ve never existed.
• Random Thought 3: My dad used to own X-Men comics until the early 2000s. I believe he introduced me to the Blue Team in response to the ‘90s cartoon and movies. I read Blue Team the most. Wolverine’s a huge reason.

Wrong: Issues #6-7 features a random space adventure with Dazzler & Lola. Has nothing to do with the main plot. Am I reading Cyclops’ Blue Team, Storm’s Gold Team or another team from another issue? Consistency matters.

The Final Verdict: A-

X-Men: Mutant Genesis is a great start for Cyclops leading the Blue Team. If you’re psyched for Avengers: Doomday as I am, buy Mutant Genesis in either physical or digital format.

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