X-Men Epic Collection: X-Cutioner's Song

Description

X-Men Epic Collection: The X-Cutioner's Song – a 520-page volume collecting one of the most famous X-Men crossover events of 1992–1993 and its lead-in issues. This is the 21st volume in the Epic Collection series, covering the years 1992–1993, now in a new printing.

Mutant life is as volatile as ever: the romance between Storm and Forge reaches a dramatic breaking point, the fates of the Morlocks and Mikhail Rasputin collide, Mojo pits mutant against mutant, and secrets from Professor X's past emerge.

But when Cyclops and Phoenix are kidnapped and Cable seemingly assassinates Xavier, the X-Men, X-Factor, and X-Force go to war—against each other. Epic battles take place across the globe and even on the Moon, while Mister Sinister slowly unfolds his sophisticated plan for revenge against Apocalypse.

And prepare for the biggest revelations: the true identities of Cable and his twisted twin, Stryfe. Blood, suffering, sacrifices, and giant weapons – Marvel's mutant family dances to a tune composed by villains. This is also where the Legacy Virus storyline begins, haunting the X-Men line for the rest of the decade.

Why read it?

• 520 pages – the entire 12-part crossover event and its lead-in issues in one book.
• One of the best X-Men crossovers – often cited as the greatest mutant event of the 90s.
• Essential revelations: Cable's origin, his connection to Stryfe, and the beginning of the Legacy Virus.
• Writing – Scott Lobdell, Fabian Nicieza, Peter David, and Jim Lee.
• Art – Whilce Portacio, Tom Raney, Brandon Peterson, Jim Lee, Andy Kubert, Jae Lee, Greg Capullo, Mark Texeira, and others. A whole constellation of 90s artists.
• Cover – Jim Lee.
• Historical moment: the volume captures the "Image Exodus" – when key artists left Marvel and a new generation took the helm.
• The Epic Collection series is designed for chronological reading – a convenient way to collect the classic X-Men line.

About the Creators

• Writing: Scott Lobdell, Jim Lee, Fabian Nicieza, Peter David
• Art: Whilce Portacio, Tom Raney, Rurik Tyler, Brandon Peterson, Jim Lee, Mark Texeira, Art Thibert, Andy Kubert, Jae Lee, Greg Capullo
• Cover: Jim Lee
• Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication

• Title: X-Men Epic Collection: The X-Cutioner's Song [New Printing]
• Series: X-Men Epic Collection (Vol. 21)
• Format: Trade paperback
• Collects: Uncanny X-Men (1981) #289–296, X-Men (1991) #10–16, X-Factor (1986) #84–86, X-Force (1991) #16–18
• Years covered: 1992–1993
• Release date: 2026-09-22
• Publisher: Marvel Comics

Specifications

• Page count: 520
• Format: Trade paperback (TPB)
• Binding: Softcover
• Dimensions: 6.66" x 10.18" x 0.82" (16.9 x 25.9 x 2.1 cm)
• Weight: 30 oz (~850 g)
• Age rating: T (Teen)
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781302967888

X-Men Epic Collection: The X-Cutioner's Song – a 520-page collection gathering the famous 1992 12-part crossover: scripts by Scott Lobdell, Fabian Nicieza, and Peter David, cover by Jim Lee. Cable seemingly assassinates Xavier, and the X-Men, X-Factor, and X-Force go to war with one another.