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New Mutants Reading Order
MARCH 14, 2017 BY DAVE LEAVE A COMMENT
It took me a couple halfhearted tries at reading Chris Claremont’s 16 year run on Uncanny XMen
before I realized I was missing something absolutely crucial.
I’d pick up the comics, excited about a Doctor Doom or Arcade cover, only to realize there were
pieces of this narrative that escaped me. As I’d come to learn, more often than not, these pieces
are included in Uncanny XMen’s sister narrative, The New Mutants.
I think because the New Mutants have had a substantially less prominent modern comics role I just
assumed the characters were relatively boring. While New Mutants certainly takes a gentlemen’s
dozen or so issues to find its footing, once Claremont teams with avant garde artist Bill
Sienkiewicz, New Mutants suddenly takes off as one of the best Marvel Comics of the 1980’s.
It’s within the pages of New Mutants that the likes of Legion (aka David Haller, and new star of FX
Legion) makes his stunning debut. These comics will also help you understand the arcs of Roberto
DeCosta, Sam Guthrie, Dani Moonstar, and many more.
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Below you’ll find a complete chronological reading timeline for the New Mutants. As always, let me
know your thoughts in the comments, and as always, enjoy the comics!
Related Reading Orders:
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Magneto
Modern XMen
New Mutants Comics Reading Order
Chris Claremont 1980’s New Mutants Comics
XMen: New Mutants Classic, Vol. 1
Collects: Marvel Graphic Novel #4, New Mutants #17 And Uncanny XMen #167
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After several years and approximately 75 issues of
Uncanny XMen, Chris Claremont decided to expand
the mutant universe with a new younger squad under
the wing of Professor X. The New Mutants got their
start, and origins explained, in Marvel Graphic Novel #4.
Marvel’s graphic novel series really took off in the early
80’s, with New Mutants joining in continuity classics like
Death of Captain Marvel and XMen: God Loves, Man
Kills.
Following the graphic novel, the New Mutants starred in their own ongoing saga. It’s very much
worth noting that from this point forward, Claremont’s New Mutants and Uncanny XMen frequently
intertwine.
XMen: New Mutants Classic, Vol. 2
Collects: New Mutants #817
Claremont and the New Mutants are very much finding their footing through these early issues,
starring a core unit of Sunspot (Robert De Costa), Cannonball (Sam Guthrie), Magma, Dani
Moonstar, Karma, and Wolfsbane (Rahne Sinclair).
New Mutants Classic Vol. 3
Collects: New Mutants #1825 And Annual #1
New Mutants #18 to #20 constitues the Demon Bear saga, which is the most well known story and
the point when New Mutants really ascends to greatness. Much of this is due to Bill Sienkiewicz’s
highly stylized art creating a wholly unique look and feel for Dani Moonstar’s worst nightmare come
to life.
New Mutants/XForce: Demon Bear
Collects: New Mutants (1983) 1820, XForce (1991) 99, Material From XForce (2008) 710
If you love Demon Bear specifically, this collection includes both the original Demon Bear saga,
and future appearances of the nightmare antagonist.
XMen: New Mutants Classic, Vol. 4
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Collects: New Mutants #2634
Claremont and Sienkiewicz continue their prolific partnership, this time with an exploration of
Legion’s psyche and his strange connection to Professor Xavier. If I’m being honest, I like these
issues even more than Demon Bear. New Mutants also continues to expand the roster at this
stage, with major developments for Illyana Rasputin, Doug Ramsey, and Warlock!
XMen: New Mutants Classic, Vol. 5
Collects: New Mutants Special Edition, Uncanny XMen Annual #9, And New Mutants (1983) #35
40
The New Mutants have had a long and surprising connection to Asgard, and all it all starts here
with extended stories set inside the hallowed halls. The first dive into Loki’s villainous plans for the
New Mutants, and Dani Moonstar’s transformation as a Valkyrie.
Magneto & The Fall of the New Mutants + Inferno
XMen: New Mutants Classic, Vol. 6
Collects: New Mutants (1983) #4147 And Annual #2, And XMen Annual (1970) #10
Get used to Magneto, headmaster of the Xavier Institute and struggling leader of the New Mutants!
These issues of New Mutants also tie in to the first of annual XMen events, the Mutant Massacre.
New Mutants Classic – Volume 7
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Collects: New Mutants (1983) 4854, Annual 3
XMen: Fall of the Mutants – Volume 1
Collects: Uncanny XMen (1963) 220227, Incredible Hulk (1968) 340, New Mutants (1983) 5561
Issues #59 to #61 of New Mutants are “Fall of the Mutants” tieins with major changes for the team
moving forward. I recommend reading after Uncanny XMen #227.
XMen: Inferno Prologue
Collects: XFactor (1986) 2732, Annual 3; Uncanny XMen (1981) 228238; New Mutants (1983)
6270, Annual 4; XMen Annual (1970) 12; Material From Marvel Age Annual 4, Marvel Fanfare
(1982) 40
Marvel’s Inferno event impacts the entire Marvel Universe, with New Mutant Illyana Rasputin, aka
Magik, right at the center.
XMen: Inferno Vol. 1
Collects: Power Pack (1984) 40, 4243; XFactor (1986) 3336; XTerminators 14; Uncanny XMen
239240; New Mutants (1983) 7172
XMen: Inferno Vol. 2
Collects: Uncanny XMen (1981) 241243, Excalibur (1988) 67, XFactor (1986) 3740, New
Mutants (1983) 73, Cloak & Dagger (1988) 4, Power Pack (1984) 44
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Cable & The New Mutants Into 1990’s XForce
Cable And The New Mutants TPB
Collects: The New Mutants Issues #8694
The Louise Simonson era of New Mutants begins transitioning to the 90’s here, with Rob Liefeld on
art and the introduction of Cable!
XForce Epic Collection: Under the Gun
Collects: Volume 1: XForce (1991) 115, Annual 1; SpiderMan (1990) 16; Wolverine (1988) 54
Cable officially converts the New Mutants into his own military task force named XForce.
Technically speaking many members of the New Mutants are a part of XForce from here forward,
although I’d absolutely stop considering them “New Mutants” at this point. If you’re looking for the
rest of the XForce comics of the 90’s, I recommend Comic Book Herald’s complete Cable reading
order.
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2000’s New Mutants and New XMen At School
New Mutants Vol. 1: Back to School
Collects: New Mutants #16
Shortlived 2003 to 2004 New Mutants series that launched in the shadow of Grant Morrison and
Frank Quitely’s ongoing New XMen. Once Morrison’s New XMen ends, the title relaunched into a
version more closely tied to this arc of New Mutants.
New XMen: Academy X, Vol. 1 – Choosing Sides
Collects: New XMen: Academy X #15
New Mutants morphs into the Xschool book it was always meant to be.
New XMen: Academy X, Vol. 2 – Haunted
Collects: New XMen: Academy X #711
New XMen: Academy X Vol. 3: XPosed
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Collects: New XMen: Academy X #1215 And New XMen: Academy X Special
XFactor by Peter David: The Complete Collection Volume 1
Collects: XFactor (2006) 112
XFactor by Peter David is well worth a read for any Xfan, but for New Mutants, you can find the
progression of Rahne Sinclair (aka Wolfsbane) in these comics. XFactor runs for approximately a
zillion issues, but it all begins here.
XForce by Craig Kyle & Chris Yost: The Complete Collection Volume 1
Collects: XForce (2008) 113, XForce Special: Ain’T No Dog, Material From XForce Annual
(2010) 1
Sweet, innocent, little Rahne Sinclair joins Wolverine’s band of blackops killers in XForce!
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New Mutants Relaunches Through XMen Second Coming
and Regenesis
New Mutants Vol. 1: Return of Legion
Collects: New Mutants #15
Long overdue relaunch of the New Mutants title, which would run for over 50 issues from 2009 to
2012. The opening arc stars FX’s own Legion, with writing by Zeb Wells.
New Mutants, Vol. 2: Necrosha
Collects: New Mutants #611, Material From X Necrosha
Tied into the XMen: Necrosha event, with the return of some long time New Mutants.
XMen: Second Coming
Collects: New Mutants #12 To #14
New Mutants – Volume 3: Fall of the New Mutants
Collects: New Mutants #15 To #21
XMen: Age of X
Collects: Age Of X Alpha, XMen Legacy #245247, New Mutants (2009) #2224, Age Of X
Universe #12 And The Age Of X Historical Logs
New Mutants Volume 4: Unfinished Business
Collects: New Mutants 2528
Guardians of the Galaxy creative collaborators Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning take over New
Mutants for the remainder of the run, until Chris Claremont returns.
Fear Itself: Wolverine/New Mutants
Collects: Fear Itself: Wolverine 13, New Mutants 2932
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Part of the Fear Itself reading order.
New Mutants: A Date with the Devil
Collects: New Mutants 3336
These issues are part of XMen Regenesis as the XMen universe realigns post Schism.
New Mutants – Volume 6: Deanimator
Collects: New Mutants (2009) #3841.
Journey Into Mystery/New Mutants: Exiled
Collects: Exiled #1, New Mutants #4243 & Journey Into Mystery #637638
The New Mutants long history with Asgard returns here during this Exiled crossover with Kieron
Gillen’s Journey into Mystery, starring Kid Loki!
New Mutants Volume 7: Fight the Future
Collects: New Mutants (2009) #4450
New Mutants Forever
Collects: New Mutants Forever #15, New Mutants #5354
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New Mutants, Avengers!
Astonishing Tales: Mojoworld
Collects: #1 to #6
Hickman and Manhattan projects partner Nick Pitarra with a Sam and Bobby story.
Avengers Volume 1: Avengers World
Collects: Avengers 16
During Marvel NOW!, perennial New Mutants Sunspot and Cannonball are made Avengers. Bobby
and Sam are recurring characters througout, with surprisingly important roles to play in the build to
2015’s Secret Wars. As you’d expect, this is more Avengers related than anything, but New
Mutants die hards can enjoy the adventures of Sam and Bobby here.
Avengers Volume 2: The Last White Event
Collects: Avengers 711
Avengers Volume 3: Prelude to Infinity
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Collects: Avengers 1217
Avengers Volume 4: Infinity
Collects: Avengers 1823
Avengers Volume 5: Adapt or Die
Collects: Avengers 2428
Avengers Volume 6: Infinite Avengers
Collects: Avengers 2934
AllNew XFactor Volume 1: Not Brand X
Collects: AllNew XFactor 16
Peter David’s relaunched AllNew XFactor, starring Doug Ramsey and Warlock!
AllNew XFactor Volume 2: Change of Decay
Collects: AllNew XFactor 712
AllNew XFactor Volume 3: Axis
Collects: AllNew XFactor 1318
Ties in to Marvel’s 2014 Axis event.
Avengers: Time Runs Out Vol. 1
Collects: Avengers 35 To #37, New Avengers 2325
Avengers World Vol. 4: Before Times Runs Out
Collects: Avengers 34.2, Avengers Worl D 1721
Avengers World is largely fillin and flashbacks for the core Avengers saga, but there’s a key focus
on our New Mutants here that helps evolve Sam and Bobby’s story prior to Secret Wars.
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Avengers: Time Runs Out Vol. 2
Collects: Avengers 3839, New Avengerss 2628
Avengers: Time Runs Out Vol. 3
Collects: Avengers 4042, New Avengers 2930
Avengers: Time Runs Out Vol. 4
Collects: Avengers 4344, New Avengers 3133
Secret Wars
Collects: Secret Wars #0 To #9
Sunspot, Head of A.I.M.
New Avengers: A.I.M. Vol. 1: Everything is New
Collects: New Avengers 16
Bobby DeCosta continues his rise in the Marvel Universe as the owner and head of Marvel’s All
New AllDifferent A.I.M.
New Avengers: A.I.M. Vol. 2: Standoff
Collects: New Avengers 711
With tiein issues to Avengers Standoff.
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New Avengers: A.I.M. Vol. 3: Civil War II
Collects: New Avengers 1218
Part of the Civil War 2 reading order.
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