Stan Lee's X-Men collects the foundational stories of Marvel's mutant heroes, featuring the original team fighting for a world that fears and hates them. Through groundbreaking comics that used superpowers as metaphor for civil rights and prejudice, Lee and his collaborators created characters that became cultural icons. This Penguin Classics edition becomes both comic book history and testament to how superhero stories can explore real social issues.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Lee understood that the best superhero stories are allegories for real struggles, and that mutants fighting prejudice resonated because discrimination is universal. This collection reminds us that comics have always been political, and that the X-Men's fight for acceptance remains relevant.

DETAILS: • Author: Stan Lee • Publisher: Penguin Classics • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: September 12, 2023 • ISBN: 9780143135777 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days