Universe: Marvel | Length: Approx. 65 Issues across 5 Eras | Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate
The definitive evolutionary timeline tracking mutantkind's fight for survival from Claremont's cosmic tragedy to Jonathan Hickman's Krakoa revolution.
Writer/Artist: Chris Claremont & John Byrne | Key Antagonist: Dark Phoenix & Shi'ar Imperial Guard
Jean Grey absorbs the cosmic Phoenix Force, succumbs to corruption, consumes a star system, and forces the X-Men to defend her life on the Moon.
Writer/Artist: Chris Claremont & John Byrne | Key Antagonist: Nimrod Sentinels & Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
In a bleak future where giant Sentinels rule North America, Kate Pryde sends her consciousness back in time to stop the assassination of Senator Kelly.
Writer/Artist: Grant Morrison & Frank Quitely | Key Antagonist: Cassandra Nova
Cassandra Nova unleashes Wild Sentinels on Genosha, slaughtering 16 million mutants and dragging Xavier's school into the 21st century.
Writer/Artist: Jonathan Hickman & Pepe Larraz | Key Antagonist: Orchis & Nimrod
Moira MacTaggert's secret mutant reincarnations reveal that mutants always lose. Charles Xavier and Magneto unite all mutants on the living island Krakoa.