On the X-Men

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The Unauthorized X-Men

Edited by Len Wein, Co-creator of Wolverine

Science fiction and comic writers trace the X-Men series’ evolution, challenge its metaphors, and draw from its truths about human nature and human society in this exploratory look at the still-timely and often-revamped classic. With such essays as “Magneto the Jew,” “The New Mutants and the Corruption of the Teenager” and “The Sexuality of X-Men,” the contributors highlight the strange ties between the characters and current society. From mutant subcultures in the real world to the reality of racism and heterosexism not so different from that of the world of the X-Men, this book takes on the intersection between fiction and truth in a manner perfect for long-time comic readers, cartoon fans and Johnny-come-lately moviegoers.

Essays

• Introduction: The Unauthorized X-MenLen Wein
• Playing God and Discovering My Own MutanityJoe Casey
• X-ing the RubiconRobert N. Skir
• Cable's GrandfatherRobert Weinberg
• A Plea for More MysteryKaren Haber
• Infinite Mutation, Eternal StasisJames Lowder
• "The Best There Is...Isn't Very Nice"Charlie W. Starr
• Pryde and JoyKeith R. A. DeCandido
• Magneto AttractsChristopher Allen
• Magneto the JewMarie-Catherine Caillava
• Parallel EvolutionDon DeBrandt
• From X to ExMax More, Ph.D.
• Lee, Kirby and Ovid's X-MetamorphosesAdam Roberts
• Growing Up MutantLawrence Watt-Evans
• New Mutant Message from the UnderagedNick Mamatas
• Why I Didn't Grow Up to Be Marvel GirlChristy Marx
• Leading by ExampleCarol Cooper, Ph.D.
• Dear MagnetoAdam-Troy Castro