X-Men Movie Special Edition

A one-shot tie-in from 2000, this Marvel comic bridges the gap between the first two X-Men films by offering a prequel story set in the movie universe. Written by Ralph Macchio with art by Anthony Williams, it explores the early days of the mutant team, showing how Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Storm first came together under Professor Xavier’s guidance. While a standalone issue, it remains a key artifact of the early 2000s X-Men movie era, giving fans a deeper look at the cinematic world before the sequel hit theaters.