| Dark X-Men | |
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 The Dark X-Men Art by Jae Lee |
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| Group publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Uncanny X-Men #513 (September 2009) |
| Created by | Matt Fraction Terry Dodson |
| In-story information | |
| Type of organization | Team |
| Agent(s) | Current Roster: Dark Beast Mimic Mystique (leader) Weapon Omega Former Members: Cloak Dagger Daken Emma Frost (former leader) Namor |
| Dark X-Men | |
| Series publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| Schedule | Monthly |
| Format | Limited series |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Publication date | (Dark X-Men: The Beginning) September – October 2009 (Dark X-Men) January 2010 — Present |
| Number of issues | Dark X-Men: The Beginning 3 Dark X-Men 5 |
| Creative team | |
| Writer(s) | Dark X-Men: The Beginning Paul Cornell James Asmus Shane McCarthy Marc Bernardin Adam Freeman Rob Williams Jason Aaron Simon Spurrier Dark X-Men Paul Cornell |
| Artist(s) | Dark X-Men: The Beginning Ibraim Roberson Michel LaCombe Paco Diaz Jock Paul Davidson |
| Penciller(s) | Dark X-Men: The Beginning Leonard Kirk Jesse Delperdang Dark X-Men Leonard Kirk |
| Inker(s) | Dark X-Men: The Beginning Jay Leisten Andy Lanning Dark X-Men Jay Leisten |
| Letterer(s) | Rob Steen |
| Colorist(s) | Dark X-Men: The Beginning Brian Reber Ranier Beredo Matt Milla John Rauch Edgar Delgado Dave Stewart Dark X-Men Brian Reber |
| Creator(s) | Matt Fraction Terry Dodson |
| Editor(s) | Daniel Ketchum Nick Lowe Joe Quesada |
| Collected editions | |
| Dark X-Men: The Beginning | ISBN 0-7851-4230-4 |
| Dark X-Men | ISBN 0-7851-4526-5 |
The Dark X-Men are a Marvel Comics comic book team. They made their debut during the crossover between Dark Avengers and Uncanny X-Men written by Matt Fraction, as part of the broader Dark Reign storyline.[1] Each member but Namor has been handpicked by Osborn for his own criminal agenda.
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At the 2009 Emerald City ComiCon, writer Matt Fraction confirmed that the Dark X-Men would not be featured in a title of their own, but would rather be featured in Uncanny X-Men during the crossover with Dark Avengers.[2]
In an April 16 interview with Comic Book Resources, Fraction explained the whole idea behind the Dark X-Men was to create three teams; Norman Osborn's Dark Avengers, Scott Summers's X-Men and Emma Frost's new "Dark" X-Men.[1]
Comic book writer Jason Aaron stated recently that Mystique will have a short story in the Dark X-Men: The Beginning mini-series, but did not confirm whether or not she would join the team.[3] Similarly, Dark Beast was mentioned as featured in the first two issues of Dark X-Men: The Beginning, but was not confirmed as member of the Dark X-Men.[4] However, both of them were actually revealed as members of the team (with Mystique impersonating Professor X) in Uncanny X-Men #513, released on July 1, 2009.
Other members of the team Fraction chose include Cloak and Dagger, neither of which have had strong ties to any of the X-Men books. "They're here presented with a chance to have their reputations exonerated and their records sealed [if they join the Dark X-Men]," explains Fraction in an interview with Marvel.com. "Osborn presents it to them as the ultimate public service, [where] they can work off their past indiscretions—[such as] Cloak's dealings with the Avengers during the [Skrull] invasion."[5] Fraction reveals the more appealing part of Dark X-Men was to see how Cloak and Dagger react in a real superhero team scenario.[5] Cloak and Dagger's involvement with the Dark X-Men has put their proposed miniseries on hold.[6]
Another team member worthy of note is Mimic, who sees joining this team as a chance to do some good. Writer James Asmus explained: "To actually be invited onto a team—and one working for the government, no less—gives him a vote of confidence that was sorely needed in his life. Unfortunately for Cal, he doesn't realize he didn't sign up with the good guys."[7] The first issue of Dark X-Men: The Beginning will feature stories about Namor, Mimic and Dark Beast. The second featured stories about Cloak & Dagger, Weapon Omega and Daken. The third featured stories about Emma Frost & Namor, Mystique & Norman trying to recruit Aurora.
Following the conclusion of Utopia a 5-issue mini-series titled Dark X-Men, written by Paul Cornell and illustrated by Leonard Kirk. The team roster will include Dark Beast, Mimic, Mystique, and Weapon Omega, and will show the re-emergence of Nate Grey.
The different series are being collected into individual volumes:
As are other appearances:
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| | X-Position: Jason Aaron - X-POSITION: Jason Aaron - Comic Book Resources |
| | Dark X-Men Dossiers: Mimic - Beginning a week-long look at the wild cards in Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia | Marvel.com News | Marvel.com |
| | Marvel Comics Solicitations, July 2009 - Marvel Comics Solicitations, July 2009 - Comic Book Resources |
| | Our Dark X-Men Week continues with an in-depth look at Cloak and Dagger - Our Dark X-Men Week continues with an in-depth look at Cloak and Dagger | Marvel.com News | Marvel.com |
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