X-Men Epic Collection: Lonely Are The Hunted [New Printing]

Formative adventures of the original X-Men! Join Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Angel and Iceman in early quests when Marvel's merry mutants were the quirkiest quintet in comics. This Epic Collection gathers the team's earliest heroic exploits, including the first appearance of Banshee, the Mimic's brief tenure, the complete Factor Three saga, and the Origins of the X-Men feature that reveals Professor X's formation of the team, along with the debut of new costumes. The volume marks a turning point as Charles Xavier's leadership faces tragedy with his death. Collecting X-Men (1963) #24-45, Avengers (1963) #53, and material from Not Brand Echh (1967) #4, 8. Writers Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich; artists Werner Roth, Jack Sparling, Dan Adkins, Ross Andru, Don Heck, George Tuska, John Buscema and Tom Sutton. Cover by John Buscema.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of classic X-Men, origin stories, and Silver Age Marvel adventures.
• Readers who enjoy ensemble superhero teams and era-appropriate artwork.
• Those who want a compact, definitive collection of pivotal X-Men moments (Banshee, Mimic, Factor Three, Xavier's origin).
• Fans of Roy Thomas-era writing and early John Buscema art.