A review by kellylynnthomas
Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 by Chris Claremont

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

This volume covers the beginning of Chris Claremont's long run on the X-Men until the beginning of the Phoenix Saga. It does a lot of set-up for the  stories that come next, but that unfortunately means it feels a little slow and perhaps underwhelming--if only because what follows is so good. Still, Claremont's X-Men IS the X-Men, and these issues are well worth reading for the eventual payoff.