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'''The X-Men''' is a [[Marvel]] comic book series begun in 1963. It is essentially a [[superhero team]] story; the superheroes are all [[mutant]]s. | |||
The series was groundbreaking in a number of ways, and the concept of "mutants" offered Marvel an opportunity to metaphorically treat discrimination -- first [[racism]], and later [[homophobia]]. | |||
The series also featured the first major Black female superhero, [[Ororo Munro]] (Storm). | |||
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Latest revision as of 15:40, 21 May 2008
The X-Men is a Marvel comic book series begun in 1963. It is essentially a superhero team story; the superheroes are all mutants.
The series was groundbreaking in a number of ways, and the concept of "mutants" offered Marvel an opportunity to metaphorically treat discrimination -- first racism, and later homophobia.
The series also featured the first major Black female superhero, Ororo Munro (Storm).