Illustrated throughout The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents specially curated cartoon anthologies of the worlds greatest superheroesThe seeds of a popcultural phenomenon were sown with the launch of the first XMen comic in 1963 at the height of the Marvel Revolution under the creative team of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby This volume includes the first issue which established a creative formula that continues to inspire contemporary creators as well as later editions still acclaimed for the groundbreaking artwork of Neal AdamsA foreword by Rainbow Rowell and a comprehensive introduction and notes by Ben Saunders offer further insight into the enduring significance of the XMen and classic Marvel comics This Deluxe Hardcover edition features gold foil stamping gold top stain edges special endpapers with artwork spotlighting series villains and fullcolour art throughout