X-Men: The Movie

In 2000, Marvel launched this comic adaptation of the first X-Men film, written by Chris Claremont with art by John Byrne—the legendary team behind the iconic "Dark Phoenix Saga." While a single issue, it bridges the cinematic and comic worlds, offering a faithful take on the movie's story while showcasing the creators' signature dynamic storytelling. It matters as a snapshot of the franchise's multimedia expansion, bringing the film's cast of mutants to the page under the guidance of two of the X-Men's most defining voices.