| Dark X-Men | |
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 Dark X-Men. Art by Jae Lee |
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| Series publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Publication date | 2009 — Present |
| Creative team | |
| Creator(s) | Matt Fraction Terry Dodson |
| Dark X-Men | |
| Group publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Uncanny X-Men #513 (2009) |
| Created by | Matt Fraction Terry Dodson |
| In-story information | |
| Member(s) | Current Roster: Dark Beast Mimic Mystique (leader) Weapon Omega Former Members: Emma Frost (former leader) Namor Cloak Dagger Daken |
The Dark X-Men are a Marvel Comics comic book team. They made their debut during the crossover between Dark Avengers and Uncanny X-Men written by Matt Fraction, as part of the broader Dark Reign storyline.[1] Each member but Namor has been handpicked by Osborn for his own criminal agenda.
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Publication history
At the 2009 Emerald City ComiCon, writer Matt Fraction confirmed that the Dark X-Men would not be featured in a title of their own, but would rather be featured in Uncanny X-Men during the crossover with Dark Avengers.[2]
In an April 16 interview with Comic Book Resources, Fraction explained the whole idea behind the Dark X-Men was to create three teams; Norman Osborn's Dark Avengers, Scott Summers's X-Men and Emma Frost's new "Dark" X-Men.[1]
Comic book writer Jason Aaron stated recently that Mystique will have a short story in the Dark X-Men: The Beginning mini-series, but did not confirm whether or not she would join the team.[3] Similarly, Dark Beast is mentioned as featured in the first two issues of Dark X-Men: The Beginning, but was not confirmed as member of the Dark X-Men so far.[4] However, both of them were actually revealed as members of the team (with Mystique impersonating Professor X) in Uncanny X-Men #513, released on July 1, 2009.
Other members of the team Fraction chose include Cloak and Dagger, neither of which have had strong ties to any of the X-Men books. "They're here presented with a chance to have their reputations exonerated and their records sealed [if they join the Dark X-Men]," explains Fraction in an interview with Marvel.com. "Osborn presents it to them as the ultimate public service, [where] they can work off their past indiscretions—[such as] Cloak's dealings with the Avengers during the [Skrull] invasion."[5] Fraction reveals the more appealing part of Dark X-Men was to see how Cloak and Dagger react in a real superhero team scenario.[5] Cloak and Dagger's involvement with the Dark X-Men has put their proposed miniseries on hold.[6]
Another team member worthy of note is Mimic, who sees joining this team as a chance to do some good. Writer James Asmus explained: "To actually be invited onto a team—and one working for the government, no less—gives him a vote of confidence that was sorely needed in his life. Unfortunately for Cal, he doesn't realize he didn't sign up with the good guys."[7] The first issue of Dark X-Men: The Beginning will feature stories about Namor, Mimic and Dark Beast. The second featured stories about Cloak & Dagger, Weapon Omega and Daken. The third featured stories about Emma Frost & Namor, Mystique & Norman trying to recruit Aurora.
Following the conclusion of Utopia a 5-issue mini-series titled Dark X-Men, written by Paul Cornell and illustrated by Leonard Kirk. The team roster will include Dark Beast, Mimic, Mystique, and Weapon Omega, and will show the re-emergence of Nate Grey.
Bibliography
- Dark X-Men: The Beginning #1-3
- Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia #1
- Uncanny X-Men #513-514
- Dark Avengers #7-8
- Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus #1
- Dark X-Men: The Confession #1
- X-Men: Legacy #226-227
- Dark X-Men #1-5
Collected Editions
The series is being collected into individual volumes:
- Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia (collects X-Men #513-514, Dark Avengers #7-8, Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia, and Utopia Finale, December 2009, ISBN 0-7851-4233-9)
- Dark X-Men (collects Dark X-Men: The Beginning #1-3, and X-Men Legacy #226-227, December 2009, ISBN 0-7851-4230-4)
Notes
- ^ a b Richards, Dave (2009-04-16). "Matt Fraction Talks Uncanny X-Men". Comic Book Resources. http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=20846. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
- ^ "ECCC: Pint O' C.B.". Comic Book Resources. April 6, 2009. http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=20697.
- ^ "X-Position: Jason Aaron". Comic Book Resources. 2009-05-12. http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21176. Retrieved 2009-05-12.
- ^ "Marvel Comics Solicitations, July 2009". Comic Book Resources. 2009-04-21. http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=20888. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
- ^ a b Strom, Marc (2009-05-27). "Our Dark X-Men Week continues with an in-depth look at Cloak and Dagger". Marvel.com. http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.8157.Dark_X-Men_Dossiers~colon~_Cloak~and~Dagger. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
- ^ "My Cup o' Joe". MySpace Comic Books. 2009-05-01. http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=92159514&blogId=486588871. Retrieved 2009-05-01.
- ^ "Dark X-Men: Deadly Genesis". Marvel.com. 2009-06-11. http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.8352.Dark_X-Men~colon~_Deadly_Genesis. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
External links
- Marvel unleashes — Dark X-Men, Newsarama blog, April 2, 2009
- X-Position: Nick Lowe, Comic Book Resources, April 15, 2009
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