Legends of the X-Men is an anthology series, which will bring together old companions of Men X, its writers and cartoonists, those who created part of its mythology. In a rare opportunity, they will be able to return to their past times to repair or complete the plots they left unfinished. The first, the architect of the mutant franchise in the 90s, Fabian Nicieza placeholder image, which will finally close the story of Adam X, the hero of his creation.
When X Force were the soldiers of Cable, they came across a strange individual, a powerful being that was pursued by various enemies, from the Mojoverso and from space the attacks came. We talk about Adam X, created by Fabian Nicieza with Tony Daniel, he was one of the many characters of unknown origins who hid their lives and who seemed to be related to a member of the X Men. It was a time of many changes in the editorial, and it was dropped that a third Summers brother might exist. Scott and Alex weren’t the only ones. The departure of Nicieza left the argument unsolved until the arrival of Brubaker and his Mortal Genesis, but in the writer’s head, it was not Vulcan but Adam X, the third offspring of Corsair.
After more than 20 years, the author can finish his story, within the moment that should have happened. Legends of the X-Men has given Nicieza the opportunity to close the story of this character who disappeared from the pages and minds of Marvel authors and readers, and who returns for one last act, the definitive one.
At that time, in the X Force, a series of authors who would end up in Image parade, and who have gradually become the great figures of superhero comics, first it was Greg Capullo and then Tony Daniel, now both known for their works . But for this special, it will be another author from Image, from Jim Lee’s school, who will end the adventure: Breth Booth. The writer who also serves as editor on occasion, illustrates this last story with his normal energy and power, with strength for action and still a bit of a lack of dynamism in other sequences that do not contain battles.
Thus, with Legends of the X-Men, Marvel allows its authors to return to their works, and finish their works. That does not mean that they are great endings, or original, as it happens with this first installment. Nicieza’s desire does not make the story gain a current presence, and there is little more than a curiosity for the mutant franchise.