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'''X-Men Reload''' was the name given by [[Marvel Comics]] to their May 2004 revamp of the [[X-Men]] titles with new looks for the characters and fresh plot points. The revamp was prompted by [[Grant Morrison]]'s departure from ''[[New X-Men (2001 series)|New X-Men]]''. |
'''''X-Men: Reload''''' was the name given by [[Marvel Comics]] to their May 2004 revamp of the [[X-Men]] titles with new looks for the characters and fresh plot points. The revamp was prompted by [[Grant Morrison]]'s departure from ''[[New X-Men (2001 series)|New X-Men]]''. |
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As a result of the revamp, [[Chris Claremont]] moved from writing ''[[X-Treme X-Men]]'' to writing ''[[Uncanny X-Men]]'', with [[Alan Davis]] doing the art. [[Chuck Austen]] moved from writing ''Uncanny X-Men'' to ''New X-Men'', which returned to its old name of simply ''X-Men'', with [[Salvador Larroca]], who had been working with him on ''Uncanny X-Men'' doing the art. Finally, [[Joss Whedon]] entered as the writer of the new title ''[[Astonishing X-Men]]'', with [[John Cassaday]] as artist. ''X-Treme X-Men'' was cancelled. Also, the X-Men returned to more traditional (if not slightly revised) costumes, as opposed to the black leather uniforms from the movies.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=3201|title=Marvel Comics Solicitations for product shipping May, 2004 - Comic Book Resources|publisher=Comic Book Resources|date=February 25, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=14714|title=The Comic Pimp|first=James|last=Sime|date=June 21, 2004|publisher=Comic Book Resources}}</ref> |
As a result of the revamp, [[Chris Claremont]] moved from writing ''[[X-Treme X-Men]]'' to writing ''[[Uncanny X-Men]]'', with [[Alan Davis]] doing the art. [[Chuck Austen]] moved from writing ''Uncanny X-Men'' to ''New X-Men'', which returned to its old name of simply ''X-Men'', with [[Salvador Larroca]], who had been working with him on ''Uncanny X-Men'' doing the art. Finally, [[Joss Whedon]] entered as the writer of the new title ''[[Astonishing X-Men]]'', with [[John Cassaday]] as artist. ''X-Treme X-Men'' was cancelled. Also, the X-Men returned to more traditional (if not slightly revised) costumes, as opposed to the black leather uniforms from the movies.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=3201|title=Marvel Comics Solicitations for product shipping May, 2004 - Comic Book Resources|publisher=Comic Book Resources|date=February 25, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=14714|title=The Comic Pimp|first=James|last=Sime|date=June 21, 2004|publisher=Comic Book Resources}}</ref> |
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==Publication history== |
==Publication history== |
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The "post-Morrison" period that was known as the ReLoad event began when Grant Morrison's run for writing ''New X-Men'' ended and ''X-Treme X-Men'' was canceled. Chris Claremont who was writing ''X-Treme'' at that time was then returned to writing ''Uncanny X-Men'', the title that he was famous for penning throughout the majority of the [[1970s in comics|1970s]] and [[1980s in comics|1980s]]. After Grant Morrison stepped down from writing ''New X-Men'', the title was changed back to simply ''X-Men'' and continued with its numbering instead of restarting as issue #1. The three main X-Men team books consisted of the aforementioned X-Men, Astonishing X-Men, and Uncanny X-Men with the three main teams being led by [[Havok (comics)|Havok]], [[Cyclops (Marvel Comics)|Cyclops]], and [[Storm (Marvel comics)|Storm]] respectively. Many individual X-Men characters received their own solo series as part of this event, but few lasted beyond twelve issues and many of the solo titles were cancelled after only a few issues due to poor sales. Astonishing X-Men quickly proved to be the most popular and highest selling X-Men title at that time and received strong reviews from fans and critics alike for its artwork, pacing, and writing. Astonishing X-Men became so popular that it was the only X-book at that time to receive [[spin-off (media)|spin-off]] series like ''[[X-Men: Phoenix - Endsong]]'' and an origin series for Colossus. |
The "post-Morrison" period that was known as the ReLoad event began when Grant Morrison's run for writing ''New X-Men'' ended and ''X-Treme X-Men'' was canceled. Chris Claremont who was writing ''X-Treme'' at that time was then returned to writing ''Uncanny X-Men'', the title that he was famous for penning throughout the majority of the [[1970s in comics|1970s]] and [[1980s in comics|1980s]]. After Grant Morrison stepped down from writing ''New X-Men'', the title was changed back to simply ''X-Men'' and continued with its numbering instead of restarting as issue #1. The three main X-Men team books consisted of the aforementioned X-Men, Astonishing X-Men, and Uncanny X-Men with the three main teams being led by [[Havok (comics)|Havok]], [[Cyclops (Marvel Comics)|Cyclops]], and [[Storm (Marvel comics)|Storm]] respectively. Many individual X-Men characters received their own solo series as part of this event, but few lasted beyond twelve issues and many of the solo titles were cancelled after only a few issues due to poor sales. Astonishing X-Men quickly proved to be the most popular and highest selling X-Men title at that time and received strong reviews from fans and critics alike for its artwork, pacing, and writing. Astonishing X-Men became so popular that it was the only X-book at that time to receive [[spin-off (media)|spin-off]] series like ''[[X-Men: Phoenix - Endsong]]'' and an origin series for Colossus. |
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Many then-current titles were changed to fit with the revamp and along with that many titles were also cancelled to make way for new x-books. Some of the titles that were cancelled included volume 2 of ''[[New Mutants]]'' in order to make room for a new series focused on the newest generation of X-Men students called ''[[New X-Men (2004 series)|New X-Men]]'' volume 2. ''[[X-Treme X-Men]]'' was also cancelled and saw Storm bringing her team to work as the X.S.E. under a [[United Nations]] charter. ''[[X-Statix]]'' was cancelled in order to make room for ''[[District X]]'', which saw [[Bishop (comics)|Bishop]] policing a troubled mutant community in [[New York City]]. The series ''[[Agent X (Marvel Comics)|Agent X]]'' and ''[[Cable (comics)#Cable (vol. 1) and Soldier X|Soldier X]]'' were both cancelled in order to provide room for the new series ''[[Cable & Deadpool]]''. ''District X'', ''Madrox'', and new issues of ''Wolverine'' were re-branded as part of the [[Marvel Knights]] collection.<ref>{{cite web|title=X-Men Reload|url=https://comicvine.gamespot.com/xmen-reload/4015-57010/|website=comicvine.gamespot.com|access-date=23 May 2017|date=10 May 2016}}</ref> The status-quo that was established in this event remained for a year until the ''[[House of M]]'' crossover event in 2005 drastically changed the tone of all X-books by having the majority of the world's [[Mutants (Marvel Comics)|mutants]] de-powered. |
Many then-current titles were changed to fit with the revamp and along with that many titles were also cancelled to make way for new x-books. Some of the titles that were cancelled included volume 2 of ''[[New Mutants]]'' in order to make room for a new series focused on the newest generation of X-Men students called ''[[New X-Men (2004 series)|New X-Men]]'' volume 2. ''[[X-Treme X-Men]]'' was also cancelled and saw Storm bringing her team to work as the X.S.E. under a [[United Nations]] charter. ''[[X-Statix]]'' was cancelled in order to make room for ''[[District X]]'', which saw [[Bishop (comics)|Bishop]] policing a troubled mutant community in [[New York City]]. The series ''[[Agent X (Marvel Comics)|Agent X]]'' and ''[[Cable (comics)#Cable (vol. 1) and Soldier X|Soldier X]]'' were both cancelled in order to provide room for the new series ''[[Cable & Deadpool]]''. ''District X'', ''Madrox'', and new issues of ''Wolverine'' were re-branded as part of the [[Marvel Knights]] collection.<ref>{{cite web|title=X-Men Reload|url=https://comicvine.gamespot.com/xmen-reload/4015-57010/|website=comicvine.gamespot.com|access-date=23 May 2017|date=10 May 2016}}</ref> The status-quo that was established in this event remained for a year until the ''[[House of M]]'' crossover event in 2005 drastically changed the tone of all X-books by having the majority of the world's [[Mutants (Marvel Comics)|mutants]] de-powered. |
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==Titles involved== |
==Titles involved== |
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''[[Astonishing X-Men]]'': volume 3 |
''[[Astonishing X-Men]]'': volume 3, #1<br />''[[District X#District X: The series|District X]]'': volume 1, #1<br />''[[Excalibur (comics)|Excalibur]]'': volume 3, #1<br />''[[Gambit (Marvel Comics)|Gambit]]'': volume 2, #1<br />''[[Jamie Madrox|Madrox]]'': volume 1, #1<br />''[[Jubilee (comics)|Jubilee]]'': volume 1, #1<br />''[[New X-Men (2004 series)|New X-Men]]'': volume 2, #1<br />''[[Nightcrawler (comics)|Nightcrawler]]'': volume 3: #1<br />''[[Rogue (comics)|Rogue]]'': volume 3, #1<br />''[[Uncanny X-Men]]'': volume 1, #444<br />''[[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]]'': volume 3, #20<br />''[[X-Force]]'': volume 2, #1<br />''[[X-Men: Legacy|X-Men]]'': volume 1, #157 |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| X-Men: Reload | |
|---|---|
 Promotional art for the X-Men: Reload event | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| Genre | |
| Publication date | May 2004 |
| Main character(s) | X-Men |
| Creative team | |
| Writer(s) | Chuck Austen Chris Claremont Joss Whedon |
| Artist(s) | John Cassaday Alan Davis Salvador Larroca |
X-Men: Reload was the name given by Marvel Comics to their May 2004 revamp of the X-Men titles with new looks for the characters and fresh plot points. The revamp was prompted by Grant Morrison's departure from New X-Men.
As a result of the revamp, Chris Claremont moved from writing X-Treme X-Men to writing Uncanny X-Men, with Alan Davis doing the art. Chuck Austen moved from writing Uncanny X-Men to New X-Men, which returned to its old name of simply X-Men, with Salvador Larroca, who had been working with him on Uncanny X-Men doing the art. Finally, Joss Whedon entered as the writer of the new title Astonishing X-Men, with John Cassaday as artist. X-Treme X-Men was cancelled. Also, the X-Men returned to more traditional (if not slightly revised) costumes, as opposed to the black leather uniforms from the movies.[1][2]
In addition to this reshuffle of the main titles, many of the secondary X-Men books were given new writers as well.
Publication history
[edit]The "post-Morrison" period that was known as the ReLoad event began when Grant Morrison's run for writing New X-Men ended and X-Treme X-Men was canceled. Chris Claremont who was writing X-Treme at that time was then returned to writing Uncanny X-Men, the title that he was famous for penning throughout the majority of the 1970s and 1980s. After Grant Morrison stepped down from writing New X-Men, the title was changed back to simply X-Men and continued with its numbering instead of restarting as issue #1. The three main X-Men team books consisted of the aforementioned X-Men, Astonishing X-Men, and Uncanny X-Men with the three main teams being led by Havok, Cyclops, and Storm respectively. Many individual X-Men characters received their own solo series as part of this event, but few lasted beyond twelve issues and many of the solo titles were cancelled after only a few issues due to poor sales. Astonishing X-Men quickly proved to be the most popular and highest selling X-Men title at that time and received strong reviews from fans and critics alike for its artwork, pacing, and writing. Astonishing X-Men became so popular that it was the only X-book at that time to receive spin-off series like X-Men: Phoenix - Endsong and an origin series for Colossus.
Many then-current titles were changed to fit with the revamp and along with that many titles were also cancelled to make way for new x-books. Some of the titles that were cancelled included volume 2 of New Mutants in order to make room for a new series focused on the newest generation of X-Men students called New X-Men volume 2. X-Treme X-Men was also cancelled and saw Storm bringing her team to work as the X.S.E. under a United Nations charter. X-Statix was cancelled in order to make room for District X, which saw Bishop policing a troubled mutant community in New York City. The series Agent X and Soldier X were both cancelled in order to provide room for the new series Cable & Deadpool. District X, Madrox, and new issues of Wolverine were re-branded as part of the Marvel Knights collection.[3] The status-quo that was established in this event remained for a year until the House of M crossover event in 2005 drastically changed the tone of all X-books by having the majority of the world's mutants de-powered.
Notable changes
[edit]Many characters and story arcs entered a brand new direction as part of the ReLoad event. Some of the most notable changes that had the most impact were the X.S.E. moving to the newly rebuilt mansion as their main headquarters,[4] the Danger Room gained self-awareness and became a sentient being, Rogue finally learning her real name, Kitty Pryde returned to the X-Men full-time, Cyclops and Emma Frost became co-headmasters of the school and thus co-leaders of the X-Men,[5] Colossus and Psylocke were both resurrected,[6][7] Professor X left the X-Men in hopes of rebuilding Genosha alongside Magneto,[8] the appearance of the real Xorn, the introduction of S.W.O.R.D., and X-23 officially joins the X-Men.
Titles involved
[edit]Astonishing X-Men: volume 3, #1
District X: volume 1, #1
Excalibur: volume 3, #1
Gambit: volume 2, #1
Madrox: volume 1, #1
Jubilee: volume 1, #1
New X-Men: volume 2, #1
Nightcrawler: volume 3: #1
Rogue: volume 3, #1
Uncanny X-Men: volume 1, #444
Wolverine: volume 3, #20
X-Force: volume 2, #1
X-Men: volume 1, #157
References
[edit]- ^ "Marvel Comics Solicitations for product shipping May, 2004 - Comic Book Resources". Comic Book Resources. February 25, 2004.
- ^ Sime, James (June 21, 2004). "The Comic Pimp". Comic Book Resources.
- ^ "X-Men Reload". comicvine.gamespot.com. 10 May 2016. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ Uncanny X-Men #444
- ^ Astonishing X-Men #1
- ^ Astonishing X-Men #4
- ^ Uncanny X-Men #455
- ^ Excalibur #1
