X-Men for Dummies - by Troy Brownfield (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Meet the extraordinary mutants that make up the X-Men

What started with five teenagers with unique abilities and the world's most powerful telepath grew into a school filled with gifted students and teachers. Between internal struggles, powerful enemies, and conflicting agendas, what could possibly go wrong? X-Men For Dummies unravels the complexities that come with having mutant abilities and being charged with protecting a world that fears your existence. Created in collaboration with Marvel and filled with striking artwork from the comics, X-Men For Dummies highlights Professor Charles Xavier's dream to protect and educate the next generation of mutants and their evolution to one of the most iconic super hero teams of all time.

• Uncover what a mutant is and the dueling philosophies about their role in society
• Get to know the mutants introduced in X-Men comics - from Professor X to Magneto, Wolverine, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm, Beast, and beyond
• Explore the team's greatest battles, triumphs, and tragedies
• Meet the X-Men's foes and allies

Whether you're a first-time fan or have been reading since the first comic, X-Men For Dummies is your first class guide to all things X-Men!

From the Back Cover

A fun, full-color guide to Marvel's X-Men

Looking for a comprehensive reference guide to the X-Men? One packed with exciting, dynamic artwork and details about the history and evolution of one of Marvel's most popular teams? In X-Men For Dummies, comics superfan, expert, and writer, Troy Brownfield, walks you through the coolest and most important details about all your favorite X-Men heroes - and the villains they fight. You'll learn all about their super-powers, origin stories, and how they've all changed and grown over the years.

Inside ...

• Explore mutant super-powers
• Meet the X-Men's foes and allies
• Understand the history of the X-Men
• Meet the original members
• Examine team relationships and internal struggles

About the Author

Troy Brownfield is the Executive Editor at The Saturday Evening Post and at the children's magazines, Jack & Jill and Humpty Dumpty. He has created content for DC Comics, Comiccon.com, Fangoria Comics/Graphix, and Zenescope Entertainment. He's also written trading cards for Topps Trading Cards.