All the mutant teams unite to face the Magistrates in the Project Extermination event in the eleventh Marvel Gold volume of the X-Men, a deluxe volume published by Panini Comics
With the arrival of the nineties we find ourselves in mutant series with a dynamic and a style that were as successful in their time as they are today looked upon with suspicion. In the hands of My Jim Lee and other cartoonists of his generation we will find in the latest compilation volume of the X-Patrol classic of Panini Comicstitled Marvel Gold. The Impossible X-Men 11 – Project Exterminationwith the definition of an entire era…
Days of the future present
After a legendary first issue in which we will meet Glutton And Jubilee (with his horrible nineties glasses) going back to Madripur to share adventures with him Captain America and the Black Widow and a second number in which Cheeky girl (with the unexpected help of Magnet) is confronted with a terrible memory of the past, the first crossover contained in this volume arrives: Days of the future present.
As part of an initiative by Marvel Comics (with Tom DeFalco in the lead) to group the annual numbers by franchise, which have led to adventures such as The Vibranium Revenge the The terminal factorthe long-awaited sequel to Days of a Future Past.
An adult Francis Richardsthe same one we saw in the story told by Chris Claremont And John Byrne who lived in that dystopian future and was married to Rachel Summersarrives in the present. With his reality-altering powers, he will bring about changes (without bad intentions) that will lead to total chaos in a story that will unite the Fantastic Four with the New Mutants, X Factor and the X-Patrol.
As a curiosity, here we will see the first appearance of the doctor Roderick Campbell (presented as Ahab), who, together with the robots and the sentinels, will be the physical enemy that the heroes will have to defeat in this adventure.
Extermination Project
The crossover that gives the name to the volume is one of the most remembered of those years. We find ourselves at Genoshaa nation whose policy towards mutants might remind us a lot of that racial discrimination from South Africa. Once again the X-Men, the New Mutants and X-Factor will be the protagonists of a story in which characters like Wolverine, Archangel, Cable or a rejuvenated one Storm to face the Magistrates.
Violence as the first measure to adopt, pages populated with cover poses and action scenes with impossible anatomies will begin to be the norm. Extermination Project can be seen as a turning point The House of Ideasa time when proven veterans like Claremont or Louise Simonson saw their power diminish in favor of recently arrived artists such as Rob Liefeld or the aforementioned Lee. This is the end of a cycle and the beginning of an era with terrible consequences for the environment.
The Colossus Returns to Russia
At the end of this volume and as an epilogue we will find a story built with material from various issues in which some uninspired characters Anna Nocenti And Rick Leonardi They tell us about the return of Colossus to his homeland. The intimate and contained character is perhaps what is most appreciated in a story too devoid of ambition even to serve as a complement…
In conclusion, this issue encapsulates an iconic and controversial era of ’90s mutant series. Not only does it offer a nostalgic trip with beloved characters, but it also captures the dynamic and often over-the-top style of the era. The crossovers included stand out for their lasting impact on the mutant universe, and while some elements may seem outdated today, this collection is essential to understanding the evolution of The X-Men and his legacy Marvel Universe.
The volume Marvel Gold. The Impossible X-Men 11 – Project Extermination published by Panini Comics The hardcover contains 696 color pages with a format of 17 x 26 cm. and includes the translation of the American edition of the numbers: The Extraordinary X-Men 268-277, Annual 14, The New Mutants 95-97 years old X Factor 60-62, Annual 5 and material Fantastic Four Annual 23, The New Mutants Annual 6 years Marvel Comics presents 10-17, plus all issue covers included, an introduction written by Raimon Fonseca and a large extra section. The recommended retail price is €56 and it was released in June 2024.
Marvel Gold. The Impossible X-Men 11 – Project Extermination
As the acclaimed era of Chris Claremont and Jim Lee unfolds, the milestones continue to pile up!
At the epicenter of this volume you’ll find “Project Extermination,” the mutant event in which the X-Men, New Mutants, and X-Factor unite to end the Magistrates’ power in Genosha. Plus, Wolverine and Júbilo return to Madripur, to remember the former’s first encounter with Captain America and Black Widow; Rogue and Magneto battle their past ghosts in The Savage Land; and even Professor Xavier’s homecoming… with the debut of the War Skrulls!
Plus, “Days of Future Present,” the sequel to “Days of Future Past,” which featured Ahab’s debut, and Colossus’ return to Russia, in a riveting adventure by Ann Nocenti and Rick Leonardi.
Authors: Bob Harras, Jackson Guice, Louise Simonson, Rob Liefeld, Arthur Adams, Walter Simonson, Jon Bogdanove, Terry Shoemaker, Chris Claremont, Jim Lee, Chris Wozniak, Ann Nocenti and Rick Leonardi