I got to thinking about my favorite X-Lineups and wanted to get everyone else's take. This doesn't have to be just X-Men: if you like an X-Factor, X-Force or other X-Team's lineup, let us know. List the team out and why you liked them together.
I'm not making this a poll because there are far too many variations that've been used in the various books to give all of them representation.
My top three are:
3. X-Men Blue ('90s edition): Cyclops (leader), Wolverine, Psylocke, Gambit, Jubilee, Beast and Rogue. Not the most powerful squad, but one with a good variety of short- and long-range fighters and a great team dynamic.
2. Mike Carey's initial X-Men squad: Rogue (leader), Mystique, Iceman, Sabretooth, Cable, Omega Sentinel, Cannonball and Lady Mastermind. Given my love of wacky rosters, how can this one NOT be on the list? Fantastic mix of charcters that lead to amazing tension on the team, even if most of them ended up being Marauders.
1. The Extinction Team: Cyclops (leader), Storm, Magik, Colossus (Juggernaut-powered), Namor, Hope, Magneto, Danger and White Queen. These guys are the freaking world-beaters. They had top-tier power and weren't afraid to use it. Absolutely adore this squad.