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X-Treme X-Men (Marvel Comics, 2001–2004)
X-Treme X-Men is a high-adventure mutant series launched by Chris Claremont as a bold, globe-trotting offshoot of the core X-Men line. Spinning out of the aftermath of The Magneto War, the book follows Storm as she leads a specialized team on a mission to recover the scattered Diaries of Destiny—prophetic journals written by Irene Adler that foretell possible mutant futures.
Operating outside Xavier’s school and traditional X-Men structures, the team includes Rogue, Gambit, Beast, Bishop, Sage, and Thunderbird, and frequently clashes with international threats, secret societies, and rival mutant factions. The tone emphasizes espionage, archaeology, and political intrigue, with stories unfolding across exotic global locations and ancient ruins.
The series is notable for placing Storm firmly in a leadership role independent of Cyclops and Wolverine, while also revisiting long-running Claremont themes of destiny, choice, and the cost of knowledge. Over time, X-Treme X-Men weaves into major Marvel events and eventually feeds back into the main X-Men continuity.
Published by Marvel Comics
Series format: Ongoing
Issues: #1–46
Years: 2001–2004
