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New X-Men (Marvel Comics, 2001–2004)
Marvel’s New X-Men series, written by Grant Morrison with art by Frank Quitely and others, redefined the mutant world for a new generation. Beginning in 2001 with issue #114, the title continued the numbering from X-Men Vol. 2 and transformed the familiar team into something darker, more complex, and unpredictable.
The story opens with catastrophe — the destruction of Genosha — setting the tone for a world where mutants face extinction and evolution simultaneously. Morrison’s run expanded Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters into a full-fledged institution for young mutants, while exploring themes of identity, fear, and survival. Key characters underwent major transformations: Beast evolved into a lion-like form, Emma Frost joined the faculty, and Cyclops and Jean Grey faced personal and moral challenges that tested their leadership.
Major story arcs include:
• E Is for Extinction (#114–116) — The shocking fall of Genosha and the emergence of a new mutant age.
• Riot at Xavier’s (#134–138) — A rebellion inside the school that questions Xavier’s vision.
• Assault on Weapon Plus (#139–145) — Revealing the deeper origins of the Weapon X program.
• Planet X (#146–150) — A devastating betrayal and one of the series’ most unforgettable twists.
• Here Comes Tomorrow (#151–154) — A haunting glimpse into the mutants’ possible future.
Spanning issues #114–154 plus the 2001 Annual, New X-Men remains one of the most daring and influential runs in Marvel history. Morrison’s vision reshaped mutantkind’s direction, setting the stage for the modern X-Men era and leaving a lasting impact that continues to define the franchise today.
