X-Men epic collection [Graphic Novel]. Volume 1, 1963-1966, Children of the atom
(Book)

Contains material originally published in 1963-1966 in magazine form as X-Men #1-23.

"The Epic Collections feature the best characters and stories from Marvel's vast history. Volumes are not published in chronological order." -- page 4 of cover.

The epic evolution of the X-Men from day one! Billed as "The Strangest Super-Heroes of All!", the X-Men blasted on to the comic book scene in 1963. Now, in this massive Epic Collection, you can experience the start of comics' biggest franchise. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby set Marvel milestones including: the launch of Professor X and his teen team's mission for brotherhood between man and mutant; the first battle with Magneto; the debuts of classic villains such as the Juggernaut, the Sentinels and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants; the reinvention of the Golden Age jungle man, Ka-Zar, for a new era; and the first appearance of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch! -- page 4 of cover.