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If you're at all interested in X-Men stories written in the 21st century, there are two series that you absolutely must read. These not only re-defined the X-Men for years to come, introducing new characters as well as re-shaping the old characters, but also made it a pure joy to read:
1) New X-Men by Grant Morrison
Not just the first story arc "E is for Extinction" but all of his run, that ends in "Here Comes Tomorrow". I believe there is an omnibus edition, or in 7 TPBs.
2) Astonishing X-Men by Joss Whedon
This is a follow-up to Grant Morrison's run. Again, get the whole run, as all the pieces culminate in the final issue - Giant Size Astonishing X-Me #1 These are collected in 4 TPBs, IIRC.
The above two exceeded the 5-book limit you set for yourself, but they're worth it.
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[QUOTE=passerby;3438376]If you're at all interested in X-Men stories written in the 21st century, there are two series that you absolutely must read. These not only re-defined the X-Men for years to come, introducing new characters as well as re-shaping the old characters, but also made it a pure joy to read:
1) New X-Men by Grant Morrison
Not just the first story arc "E is for Extinction" but all of his run, that ends in "Here Comes Tomorrow". I believe there is an omnibus edition, or in 7 TPBs.
2) Astonishing X-Men by Joss Whedon
This is a follow-up to Grant Morrison's run. Again, get the whole run, as all the pieces culminate in the final issue - Giant Size Astonishing X-Me #1 These are collected in 4 TPBs, IIRC.
The above two exceeded the 5-book limit you set for yourself, but they're worth it.[/QUOTE]
Thanks,
I've read so far:
[B]X-Men: Wizard Masterpiece Edition[/B]
[LIST][*]X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga - Uncanny X-Men #135-137[*]Days Of Future Past - Uncanny X-Men #141-142[*]The Power of Proteus - Uncanny X-Men #126-128[*]Demon - Uncanny X-Men #143[*]I, Magneto - Uncanny X-Men #150[/LIST]
[B]Wolverine: Wizard Masterpiece Edition[/B]
[LIST][*]Wendigo - Uncanny X-Men #139-140[*]Wolverine vs The Hulk - Incredible Hulk #340[*]Wolverine and Captain America in WWII - Uncanny X-Men #268[*]Viper & Silver Samurai - Uncanny X-Men #172-173[/LIST]
I plan on getting:
[LIST][*]X-Men: God loves, man kills[*]House of M[*]New X-Men by Grant Morrison Ultimate Collection - Book 1-3[*]Old Man Logan (original)[/LIST]