Dark Horse Books and Marvel Comics are heading back to the definitive era of mutant history for the fourth volume of their oversized Bullpen Books archival series: The Art of The Uncanny X-Men.
Slated for release in February 2027, the 208-page, 10-by-14-inch hardcover will showcase the legendary work of Len Wein, Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and Dave Cockrum—the iconic creative lineup that transformed the X-Men from a struggling title into Marvel’s flagship juggernaut.
The Art of The Uncanny X-Men presents original black-and-white line art, legendary covers, and complete issues reproduced directly from high-resolution archival scans.
Archival Line Art & Landmark Masterpieces
The volume covers the defining moments of the 1970s and early 1980s mutant explosion, featuring:
- Giant-Size X-Men #1: The historic 1975 revival by Len Wein and Dave Cockrum that introduced Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Thunderbird.
- X-Men #101: The birth of the Phoenix persona.
- Uncanny X-Men #137: Chris Claremont and John Byrne’s emotional climax, “The Death of Phoenix.”
- Uncanny X-Men #141–#142: The iconic two-part dystopia “Days of Future Past.”
Expert Context from Comic Historians
Curated by comics historians John Lind and Chris Ryall, the hardcover includes a new historical essay, introduction, and page-by-page caption commentary detailing how Claremont, Byrne, Cockrum, and Wein reshaped modern comic book storytelling.
The release marks the fourth entry in the Bullpen Books line, following previous archival collections spotlighting The Art of the Amazing Spider-Man, The Art of Fantastic Four, and The Art of the Mighty Thor.
The book hits comic shops and bookstores on February 23, 2027 and will retail for $59.99.
