X-Men Forever Alpha - Rubicon
Importance Rating: 6.0 out of 10
Year 2009 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Jim Lee and Tom Grummett Comic Summary A group of mutants have stolen a shuttle and are being pursued by some agents. Magneto arrives and tears their ships apart before bringing them on board Asteroid M. At the mansion the X-Men are testing the building‘s defenses. They split into two teams, but only Wolverine, with Psylocke‘s help, is able to breach them. The two different crews fight on board the asteroid until Magneto stops them. One of them, Fabian Cortez, has a suggestion for Magneto. Back at the mansion the X-Men Blue team respond to a signal that Magneto is up to something. He has raised a nuclear submarine. The X-Men confront him, but after a brief battle he flies off with the nuclear weapons. Rogue tries to follow him to talk, but is shot down by a russian plane. Magneto is hurt and is healed by Cortez. Rogue is found in Genosha but is pursued by the newly formed Acolytes wanting her to join them. She disagree’s and fights them, and the X-Men arrive to help her. Magneto turns up and declares that Asteroid M will be a haven for all mutantkind. (Brief description courtesy of uncannyxmen.net)
Fun Facts This series is a reboot of the X-Men series. This issue reprints X-Men 1-4 and then has a new spin on the time after that. The series will begin at that point with a new storyline.

X-Men Forever #1 - Love and Loss
Importance Rating: 6.0 out of 10
Year 2009 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Tom Grummett Comic Summary The shockwaves after the death of Magneto are still reverberating all over the world. Attempting to heal the rift between man and mutant kind, Professor Xavier volunteers his X-Men to go on a mission to capture Magneto’s sole remaining Acolyte, Fabien Cortez! But with Nick Fury—and the entire world—watching over their shoulders, the stakes have never been higher for Cyclops, Jean Grey, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Gambit, Rogue, Kitty Pryde, Storm, Beast, and Professor X. With Tom Grummet bringing Claremont’s vision to the page, this landmark series is packed with enough surprises and twists to shake the X-Men mythos to its very core!
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X-Men Forever #2 - Comes the Father
Importance Rating: 5.0 out of 10
Year 2009 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Tom Grummett Comic Summary The shockwaves after the death of Magneto are still reverberating all over the world. Attempting to heal the rift between man and mutant kind, Professor Xavier volunteers his X-Men to go on a mission to capture Magneto's sole remaining Acolyte, Fabien Cortez! But with Nick Fury—and the entire world—watching over their shoulders, the stakes have never been higher for Cyclops, Jean Grey, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Gambit, Rogue, Kitty Pryde, Storm, Beast, and Professor X. With Tom Grummet bringing Claremont's vision to the page, this landmark series is packed with enough surprises and twists to shake the X-Men mythos to its very core!
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X-Men Forever #3 - The Cruelest Cut
Importance Rating: out of 10
Year 2009 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Tom Grummett Comic Summary The mansion is still reeling from the events of the previous issue; having just scraped through the Fabian Cortez mission by the skin of their teeth, they were completely unprepared for a psychic blast from Jean, which rendered them all unconscious, and even less prepared for the subsequent surprise visit from one of their greatest nemeses, SABRETOOTH! But as the dust from the battle between the X-Men and this invader-culminating in a brutal battle between Sabes and a particularly vicious Storm-all may not be as it appears. Plus, what secret is Kitty hiding up her sleeve?
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X-Men Forever #4 - Strike-Back!
Importance Rating: 7.0 out of 10
Year 2009 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Tom Grummett Comic Summary The mansion is still reeling from the events of the previous issue; having just scraped through the Fabian Cortez mission by the skin of their teeth, they were completely unprepared for a psychic blast from Jean, which rendered them all unconscious, and even less prepared for the subsequent surprise visit from one of their greatest nemeses, SABRETOOTH! But as the dust from the battle between the X-Men and this invader-culminating in a brutal battle between Sabes and a particularly vicious Storm-all may not be as it appears... Plus, what secret is Kitty hiding up her sleeve?
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X-Men Forever #5 - Bury My Heart
Importance Rating: 6.0 out of 10
Year 2009 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Tom Grummett Comic Summary The team continues to track down someone they used to think was a teammate, but has now turned out to be an imposter! Somehow, this is all linked to the death of Wolverine, and a big, shadowy organization known only as “The Consortium.” PLUS! A whole new story begins with X-Men Forever #6! Comics legends Paul Smith and Terry Austin join the X-Men Forever team! As the X-Men attempt to recoup from brutal recent events, they’re tested by an unlikely obstacle. Meanwhile, something big has surfaced in South America—an enemy the battered X-Men will have to face head-on!
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X-Men Forever #6 - Play Day!
Importance Rating: 7.0 out of 10
Year 2009 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Paul Smith Comic Summary The team continues to track down someone they used to think was a teammate, but has now turned out to be an imposter! Somehow, this is all linked to the death of Wolverine, and a big, shadowy organization known only as “The Consortium.” PLUS! A whole new story begins with X-Men Forever #6! Comics legends Paul Smith and Terry Austin join the X-Men Forever team! As the X-Men attempt to recoup from brutal recent events, they’re tested by an unlikely obstacle. Meanwhile, something big has surfaced in South America—an enemy the battered X-Men will have to face head-on!
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X-Men Forever #7 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 5.0 out of 10
Year 2009 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Tom Grummett Comic Summary The X-Men embark on a whole new adventure in South America! Kitty, Jean Gray, Beast, Nightcrawler and Rogue join S.H.I.E.L.D. leader Nick Fury on an investigation into mysterious occurrences deep in the South American jungle. While investigating a familiar enemy, Fury recalls a mission from his past, when he served with an old friend, a Canadian soldier named Logan.
Fun Facts This is the first issue that Gambit wears his new uniform.

X-Men Forever #8 - Fire on the Mountains
Importance Rating: 4.0 out of 10
Year 2009 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Tom Grummett Comic Summary The issue opens with an enormous Sentinel attacking the X-Men field team who leap into action. Kitty protects Fury while the rest evade the initial barrage. Then they begin to counterattack while Kitty goes for the Sentinel’s foot. Jean tosses Beast at the robot’s head and he puts out the Sentinel’s eyes. Rogue then finishes it off with a super punch. Fury is able to briefly talk to Scott and get some telemetry from the battle. But due to the interference they would not be in a position to help for long. We also get a brief look into the headquarters of the mysterious organization that is controlling the robots, but they are not having any more luck communicating with their people on site. Beast and Nightcrawler go and scout ahead and Jean sends Rogue to keep an eye on Hank. Kitty is pushing herself using her claw to clear the brush for Fury and Jean. She is obviously on edge and nearly attacks Kurt when he comes back to report that they had found a hidden facility. Meanwhile ‘lil Ororo and Lockheed are wandering around the mansion and run into Gambit. She is feeling out of place but Remy helps to make her see she belongs with the X-Men.
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X-Men Forever #10 - Home, Come the Heroes
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Year 2009 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Terry Austin Comic Summary "The Secret History of The Sentinels" The thrilling conclusion to the X-Men’s South American adventure!!! The X-Men take on this newest threat while still reeling from the revelations of the last issue — and the reappearance of the Trask family! PLUS! The funeral of WOLVERINE. The X-Men put to rest their team member and friend.
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X-Men Forever #11 - Snap Trap
Importance Rating: 6.0 out of 10
Year 2009 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Tom Grummett Comic Summary Gambit and Lil’ ’Ro join teammate Kitty Pryde as she searches for her friend, Peter Rasputin. She finds him in the cold, snowy climes of the Russian Tundra, with a new job, and a new boss who readers will definitely recognize. But when a new threat emerges, Colossus will have to get help from his former teammates to take on a threat that none of them could predict! With covers by Tom Grummett and legendary X-Men inker Terry Austin, these are two issues you definitely will NOT want to miss!
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X-Men Forever #12 - Race the Wind
Importance Rating: 6.0 out of 10
Year 2009 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Tom Grummett Comic Summary Gambit and Lil’ ’Ro join teammate Kitty Pryde as she searches for her friend, Peter Rasputin. She finds him in the cold, snowy climes of the Russian Tundra, with a new job, and a new boss who readers will definitely recognize. But when a new threat emerges, Colossus will have to get help from his former teammates to take on a threat that none of them could predict!
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X-Men Forever #13 - Black Magic
Importance Rating: 5.0 out of 10
Year 2009 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Tom Grummett Comic Summary The X-Men continue their adventures in RUSSIA! Reuniting with Peter Rasputin has been a bittersweet experience for Kitty Pryde: emotionally, Peter isn’t the same man she used to know. Now with the disappearance of Illyana Rasputin, Peter, Kitty, Gambit, Lil’ ‘Ro and the leader of the Russian mutant force known as the Winter Guard, the Black Widow, must use every resource to track Illyana down. For another threat lies within the innocent little girl…Dark Magik!
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X-Men Forever #14 - Darkness at Dawn
Importance Rating: 6.0 out of 10
Year 2009 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Tom Grummett Comic Summary The X-Men continue their adventures in RUSSIA! Reuniting with Peter Rasputin has been a bittersweet experience for Kitty Pryde: emotionally, Peter isn’t the same man she used to know. Now with the disappearance of Illyana Rasputin, Peter, Kitty, Gambit, Lil’ ‘Ro and the leader of the Russian mutant force known as the Winter Guard, the Black Widow, must use every resource to track Illyana down. For another threat lies within the innocent little girl…Dark Magik.
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X-Men Forever #15 - Rising Storm
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Year 2010 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Tom Grummett Comic Summary The last time we saw Storm, she was fleeing from the X-Men, having blinded Sabretooth and killed Logan. Now, we turn our focus to Wakanda to see what became of the evil clone of the woman that the X-Men loved and trusted. ALSO: new two-part story starting with Issue 16 as CHRIS CLAREMONT continues his landmark run on X-MEN FOREVER! Don’t miss a single panel! Plus, an extra feature detailing a timeline of what other Marvel Universe stories were occurring during the current X-Men Forever saga!
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X-Men Forever #17 - Change is More Than Skin Deep
Importance Rating: 1.0 out of 10
Year 2010 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Graham Nolan Comic Summary For our Salem-based X-Men, you’d think a trip to the South would be all buttermilk biscuits and bacon. But in issue 17, Nightcrawler and Rogue’s journey past the Mason-Dixie line puts them in the crosshairs of a familiar face known for her feminine…do we really need to say it? And in issue 18, X-Legend Chris Claremont takes us behind the visor in a special spotlight story that will change the way you look at Cyclops! Don’t miss this classic tale of the original X-Man!
Fun Facts Gambit is not in the comic, but his name is dropped in a conversation between Fury and Sabretooth.

X-Men Forever #19 - The Ties That Bind
Importance Rating: 6.0 out of 10
Year 2010 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Graham Nolan Comic Summary Mysteries continue to mount regarding the "mutant burnout" phenomena and the shadowy organization known only as the "Consortium". After ferreting out a complex network of double-agents infiltrating S.H.I.E.L.D., Nick Fury is left with only one choice: to infiltrate the Consortium himself. With a team of X-Men behind him, the Consortium is about to get hit by Hurricane Nicholas! Don't miss a minute of the heart-pounding action from comics icon CHRIS CLAREMONT!
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X-Men Forever #20 - Can Also Set Us Free
Importance Rating: 6.0 out of 10
Year 2010 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Graham Nolan Comic Summary Mysteries continue to mount regarding the “mutant burnout” phenomena and the shadowy organization known only as the “Consortium”. After ferreting out a complex network of double-agents infiltrating S.H.I.E.L.D., Nick Fury is left with only one choice: to infiltrate the Consortium himself. With a team of X-Men behind him, the Consortium is about to get hit by Hurricane Nicholas! Don’t miss a minute of the heart-pounding action from comics icon CHRIS CLAREMONT!
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X-Men Forever #21 - A Plague on Both Our Houses
Importance Rating: 1.0 out of 10
Year 2010 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Rodney Buchemi Comic Summary Sometimes the best way to take down a secret organization is with a team of the best, strongest, fiercest mutants on the planet! But have the X-Men—along with Nick Fury—bitten off more than they can chew? You won’t want to miss these heart-pounding issues.
Fun Facts Gambit only appears on the cover, he is not in the comic itself.

X-Men Forever #22 - Rise to the Challenge
Importance Rating: 4.0 out of 10
Year 2010 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Daniel HDR Comic Summary ASSAULT ON THE CONSORTIUM!!! Sometimes the best way to take down a secret organization is with a team of the best, strongest, fiercest mutants on the planet! But have the X-Men—along with Nick Fury—bitten off more than they can chew? You won’t want to miss these heart-pounding issues.
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X-Men Forever #23 - Do Not Go Gentle
Importance Rating: 5.0 out of 10
Year 2010 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Rodney Buchemi Comic Summary The X-Men are up to their ears in the Consortium, the anti-mutant shadow government bent on eradicating all mutantkind. Still reeling from revelations of who is behind the mysterious organization, Cyclops, Jean, Beast, Kitty, Gambit, Lil’ ‘Ro, Rogue, Kurt and Professor X must band together to ensure the survival of all mutants.
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X-Men Forever #24 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 5.0 out of 10
Year 2010 Fandom Alternate Universe Storyline Writer Chris Claremont Penciler Rodney Buchemi Comic Summary The X-Men are up to their ears in the Consortium, the anti-mutant shadow government bent on eradicating all mutantkind. Still reeling from revelations of who is behind the mysterious organization, Cyclops, Jean, Beast, Kitty, Gambit, Lil’ ‘Ro, Rogue, Kurt and Professor X must band together to ensure the survival of all mutants.
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