X-Men: Beginnings

Marvel's X-Men: Beginnings is a single-issue comic from 2000 that serves as a streamlined introduction to the core X-Men concept. While it stands alone, the issue is notable for collecting key origin stories and early adventures of the team, making it a compact primer for new readers. Its concise format and focus on foundational lore make it a unique entry point into the sprawling X-Men mythos from that era.