"“Comics — because they involve stories of human (and superhuman) conflict and change; because they show hand-drawn pictures, with stylized faces; because they often appeal to us first in childhood — invite identification: We read them in search of ourselves, or our future selves. These facts about comics explain — in part — why the X-Men became the most successful superhero franchise."" * The New York Times * “TASCHEN is known for its glorious art books, so when they promise a 'meticulous' reproduction, believe it.” * Comics Beat *"