Series

The X-Men

Marvel 1963–1981 Ongoing Series 141 issues

The original X-Men series by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, introducing Professor X's first class of mutant students (Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Iceman, and Angel) and their struggle against Magneto and other threats. Later revitalized by Len Wein and Chris Claremont with the "All-New, All-Different" team including Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, and Colossus.

Key Creators

writer

Stan Lee (99) , Roy Thomas (65) , Chris Claremont (49) , John Byrne (28)

penciller

Werner Roth (62) , Jack Kirby (36) , John Byrne (33) , Don Heck (28) , Dave Cockrum (26)

inker

Terry Austin (34) , John Tartaglione (33) , Dick Ayers (21)

colorist

Stan Goldberg (39) , Marie Severin (36) , Glynis Oliver (25)

letterer

Sam Rosen (85) , Artie Simek (53) , Danny Crespi (37) , Tom Orzechowski (29)

editor

Stan Lee (27)

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Publisher

Marvel

Years

1963–1981

Type

Ongoing Series

Issues

141

Series History

→ Continued as The Uncanny X-Men (1981–2011)

Top Contributors

Chris Claremont 49