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X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga

X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga


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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5973
EAN: 9780785122135
ISBN: 0785122133
Label: Marvel Comics
Manufacturer: Marvel Comics
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 200
Publication Date: 2006-04-26
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Reading Level: Young Adult
Studio: Marvel Comics

Customer review of: X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga

Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
Summary: Wow.
Comment: "X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga" is by far one of the most emotionally gripping superhero comics ever. Jean Grey is a very power-ful mutant, and when she uses her powers to it's maximum potential, her personality gets controlled by the phoenix, and this is the story of what happens.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5
Summary: Revisiting a classic
Comment: This is the 1st trade paperback I remember reading as a kid. Some kids had Archie & Jughead; I had Dark Phoenix! It's still considered a classic today...

Highlights here for me...
Issue 129- Battle in an ice cream shop. Kitty's 1st appearance; classic X-Men.
Issue 130- Dazzler's 1st appearance; I actually like her as a character.
Issue 131- Phoenix vs. White Queen. Phoenix demonstrates her abilities.
Issues 132 to 134- It's X-Men vs. Hellfire Club, with Wolverine stealing the show.
Issues 135 to 137- Phoenix problem explodes. A battle with cosmic proportions.

Byrne's artwork is highly detailed, yet it's very much early eighties here; some people like it, some people don't. If you already know you don't like early eighties art, this may at least be worth checking out for the famous storyline. Think about it: stories are introduced in comics every week, every month, year after year. How many are truly memorable? My guess is: not many. Yet it amazes me to think of the impact this story has had & continues to have in comics. I can't even fully explain why it's been so successful, other than to say that all the elements of good comic-making came together really well: writing, art, characters, and story. It's still solid reading today!

Related products: 40 Years of the X-Men; Wizard X-Men Masterpiece Edition Volume 1; X-Men: Days of Future Past; Uncanny X-Men Omnibus; and Fantastic Four Visionaries - John Byrne, Vol. 7.

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Summary: Graphic SF Reader
Comment: Pretty much the best X-Men story, period. More than happy to have this in multiple formats. Whether in the middle of an essential, in the issues, in Classic X-Men, or in a trade paperback format such as this, this is one story that is worth the paper it is printed on, and worth being delivered to you in more than one way.




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Summary: Interesting.
Comment: Even coming from a diferent comic era, this history still retains lots of its glory and strenght. Nice to realize that TV show described this story almost faithfully.

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Summary: Il capolavoro di Claremont e Byrne
Comment: Forse la saga più importante per la continuity mutante fino agli anni '90, quella di Fenice Nera potrebbe essere considerata a ragione la vetta insuperata del lavoro di Claremont, affiancato da mostri sacri quali Byrne e Austin.
Il presente volume raccoglie gli episodi 129 - 137 della collana UNCANNY X - MEN, riportando anche le copertine originali oltre che quelle della riedizione nota come CLASSIC X - MEN. Chiudono il tutto alcune tavole in bienco e nero di Byrne e Austin, per un totale di 200 pagine.
In una nuova, graditissima veste con colori rinverditi abbiamo la possibilità di rileggere l'ingresso nel gruppo di Dazzler e Kitty Pride mentre Jean Grey, la Fenice, viene lentamente ma inesorabilmente corrotta dalle proprie debolezze e da una oscura presenza che sembra seguirla ovunque, causandole allucinazioni destabilizzanti. La Regina Bianca, alias Emma Frost e il resto del Club Infernale con un agguato agli eroi mutanti danno il colpo di grazia alla già fragile psiche di Jean, facendo si che ella si trasformi nella devastante e invincibile Fenice Oscura.
Possono gli X - Men superstiti, nonostanta le dure sconfitte subite, lasciare che la malvagia ex compagna semini morte e distruzione nell'universo senza tentare di fermarla? Ovviamente no, per cui si scatena una battaglia che coinvolge anche l'impero stellare Shi'ar oltre che l'anima buona di Jean, impegnata in un tentativo disperato di riprendere il sopravvento sulla sua nuova, impietosa personalità. Inevitabile la finale presa di coscienza da parte di Jean delle atrocità commesse e successivo epilogo tragico dell'intera vicenda...
Che dire? Il disegnatore e l'inchiostratore sono in gran forma, X Chris è più ispirato che mai, regalandoci emozioni e colpi di scena degni del miglior feuilleton ottocentesco (ma con superpoteri!)...certo, alcuni dialoghi e situazioni tradiscono l'età di questi albi ma in generale penso che gli autori di oggi farebbero bene ad andarsi a ripassare questo gioiellino del fumetto popolare americano.
"Sono il fuoco! La vita incarnata! Ora e per sempre...io sono Fenice!"


Editorial Reviews:

Gathered together by Professor Charles Xavier to protect a world that fears and hates them, the X-Men had fought many battles, been on adventures that spanned galaxies, grappled enemies of limitless might, but none of this could prepare them for the most shocking struggle they would ever face. One of their own members, Jean Grey, has gained power beyond all comprehension, and that power has corrupted her absolutely! Now they must decide if the life of the woman they cherish is worth the existence of the entire universe! Collects X-Men #129-137.

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