X-Men "Days of Future Past" Classic Talkback (Spoilers)

[Spider-Man]

One of the best X-Men stories of all-time gets collected in a new tradepaperback!

X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST TPB

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Written by: Chris Claremont
Pencils by: John Byrne
Cover by: John Byrne

Re-live the legendary first journey into the dystopian future of 2013 — where Sentinels stalk the Earth, and the X-Men are humanity's only hope...until they die! Also featuring the first appearance of Alpha Flight, the return of the Wendigo, the history of the X-Men from Cyclops himself…and a demon for Christmas!? Collects UNCANNY X-MEN #138-143 & ANNUAL #4.

Comments? What are your thoughts?

[Donald Duck 12]

Yes! I always wanted to read that, (along with Turning Point) but Marvel Masterworks haven't done that yet (well Barnes and Noble anyway, that's where I get mine). When will it hit the stands?

[zeppelined]

Do we really need to worry about spoilers for a TBP collection of stories that are almost 20 years old? :-)

Seriously though, looking forward to this one. That should fill out a neat little chunk of the Uncanny X-Men back issues. I love that they include the relevant annual as well. Sometimes those can be so hard to track down and put into the proper sequence.

Has anyone ever done a chronology of some of the major Marvel titles, with a guide as to where various one-shots, annuals, giant-sizes, and minis occur in between the regular ongoing issues? I have the hardest time figuring out where to put the annuals when I store my collection.

[Ed Liu]

Howdy,


Yes! I always wanted to read that, (along with Turning Point) but Marvel Masterworks haven't done that yet (well Barnes and Noble anyway, that's where I get mine). When will it hit the stands?
Today, supposedly (http://www.marvel.com/catalog/showcomic.htm?id=425&format=trade). It's in my mail-order bin as of today, too, so I'm guessing it should be available at your Friendly Neighborhood Comic Shop now. B&N will probably take a little bit longer, but not too much.

This is one of those stories that I've heard a lot about and never actually read. I'm glad Marvel's reprinting the TPB for it, and will be even happier once it's in my hot little hands.

-- Ed/Ace

[Donald Duck 12]

I just picked it up at Comic Junction. I only skimmed through some of it. Why do good stories always have to be ruined by demons? And for the rest of it, it looks pretty interesting.

[Spider-Man]

I've read through the collection and I thought it was amazing! These classic tales really lived up to my expectations. I also understand the need to include those extra issues. In the end, this trade is about Kitty Pryde and we get to see her really shine in some of these stories. This is a trade I know I'll be re-reading quite a few times.