Meet the extraordinary mutants that make up the X-Men

What started with five teenagers with unique abilities andthe worlds most powerful telepath grew into a school filled with giftedstudents and teachers. Between internal struggles, powerful enemies, andconflicting agendas, what could possibly go wrong?X-Men For Dummiesunravelsthe complexities that come with having mutant abilities and being charged withprotecting a world that fears your existence. Created in collaboration withMarvel and filled with striking artwork from the comics,X-Men ForDummieshighlights Professor Charles Xaviers dream to protect andeducate the next generation of mutants and their evolution to one of the mosticonic 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 teams greatest battles, triumphs, and tragedies

• Meet the X-Mens foes and allies

Whether youre a first-time fan or have been reading sincethe first comic,X-Men For Dummiesis your first classguide to all things X-Men!

About the Author

Troy Brownfieldis the Executive Editor atTheSaturday Evening Postand at the childrens magazines,Jack& JillandHumpty Dumpty.

He has created content for DC Comics, Comiccon.com, FangoriaComics/Graphix, and Zenescope Entertainment. Hes also written trading cardsfor Topps Trading Cards.