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X-Men Classic (Marvel Comics, 1986–1995)
X-Men Classic is a long-running reprint series that revisited the landmark Uncanny X-Men era while expanding it with new material. Each issue reprinted a classic X-Men story—primarily from the Chris Claremont run—often paired with brand-new backup tales that added character moments, untold side missions, and deeper emotional context.
The original backup stories focused on quieter, character-driven scenes featuring Cyclops, Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, and other core X-Men, enriching relationships and filling narrative gaps without altering established continuity. Later issues phased out new material and became straightforward reprints, preserving the series as a comprehensive archive of X-Men history.
X-Men Classic stands as both an accessible entry point for new readers and a valuable companion series for longtime fans, celebrating the team’s most influential era while subtly expanding its legacy.
