New X-Men: Imperial – Issue 34 – 2012 – Hachette / Marvel – Grant Morrison’s Acclaimed X-Men Run – Hardcover

Description

New X-Men: Imperial – The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection – Issue 34

Experience one of the defining chapters of Grant Morrison’s groundbreaking New X-Men run in this collectible Marvel hardcover graphic novel.

New X-Men: Imperial is Issue 34 of The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection, published by Hachette Partworks in association with Marvel Comics. Featuring writing by Grant Morrison and artwork by Frank Quitely, Igor Kordey and Ethan Van Sciver, this volume brings together a major storyline from the early 2000s X-Men era.

Synopsis

The X-Men face a terrifying threat as the sinister Cassandra Nova sets her plans in motion against Professor Charles Xavier and his mutant students.

With the Xavier Institute under threat and the mutant population facing an unprecedented crisis, the team must confront a powerful enemy with a deeply personal connection to their leader.

As secrets are revealed and alliances tested, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Wolverine, Emma Frost and their fellow mutants find themselves caught in a battle that could change the future of mutantkind.

Key Significance

* Collects the Imperial storyline from Grant Morrison’s celebrated New X-Men series.
* Features Cassandra Nova, one of the most significant villains introduced during Morrison’s run.
* Develops major storylines involving Professor Xavier, the Shi’ar Empire and the Xavier Institute.
* Features artwork from leading X-Men artists Frank Quitely, Igor Kordey and Ethan Van Sciver.
* Issue 34 of the UK Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection.

Book Details

* Title: New X-Men: Imperial
* Collection: The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection
* Collection Number: 34
* Publisher: Hachette Partworks / Marvel Comics
* Collection Era: 2012 UK series
* Original Story Publication: 2001–2002
* Writer: Grant Morrison
* Interior Artists: Frank Quitely, Igor Kordey and Ethan Van Sciver
* Cover Artist: Frank Quitely
* Original Material: New X-Men (2001) #118–126
* Format: Hardcover Graphic Novel
* Language: English
* Edition: UK Collector’s Edition

Condition

Sealed hardcover – very good visible condition.

The book appears to retain its original clear shrink-wrap, with some wrinkles and bunching around the top edge and corners.

The front cover presents well, with minor visible surface and shelf wear. The illustrated cover features the X-Men and Xavier Institute students gathered for a group portrait, viewed through a shattered window.

The book has not been opened, and the back cover and interior pages have not been inspected. Please refer to the supplied photograph for the exact visible condition.

A superb addition to any X-Men collection and a great companion to other volumes from Grant Morrison’s New X-Men run.