Illustrated Throughout, The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection Presents Specially Curated Cartoon Anthologies Of The World's Greatest Superheroesthe Seeds Of A Pop-cultural Phenomenon Were Sown With The Launch Of The First X-men Comic In 1963, At The Height Of 'the Marvel Revolution', Under The Creative Team Of Stan Lee And Jack Kirby. This Volume Includes The First Issue, Which Established A Creative Formula That Continues To Inspire Contemporary Creators, As Well As Later Editions Still Acclaimed For The Ground-breaking Artwork Of Neal Adams.a Foreword By Rainbow Rowell And A Comprehensive Introduction And Notes By Ben Saunders Offer Further Insight Into The Enduring Significance Of The X-men And Classic Marvel Comics. This Deluxe Hardcover Edition Features Gold Foil Stamping, Gold Top Stain Edges, Special Endpapers With Artwork Spotlighting Series Villains, And Full-colour Art Throughout.