The Dark Phoenix Saga is recognized as one of the most essential superhero comic books, and it was written by Claremont. RELATED: 10 Movies To Watch If You Liked The X-Men SeriesĬlaremont not only created the definitive X-Men stories, but some of his story arcs are also often labeled as some of the best in the superhero genre. Several titles spun-off from the X-Men, becoming one of the biggest superhero media empires in the 80s and the 90s. Under his leadership, the X-Men became Marvel's flagship title. From that issue, Chris Claremont would take over the main X-Men series and would stay with the team until the early 90s. The Uncanny X-Men comic initially flopped, and it wasn't until the team was recontextualized by Len Wein and Dave Cockrum in 1975's Giant-Size X-Men #1 that the series truly flourished. He is the author of nine novels, with more on the way.Ĭhris’s papers are archived in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library of Columbia University (New York City) and are available for research.Even though the X-Men were a creation of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, everything that most people know about the team primarily stems from writer Chris Claremont.
He is especially proud of his creator-owned work, with includes The Black Dragon and Marada, the She-Wolf (art by John Bolton). He is the creator of such iconic characters as Gambit, Mystique, Kitty Pryde, and Rogue.Īlthough best known for his work on Marvel Comic’s X-Men series, Chris has written other seminal characters such as Batman and Superman, and The Fantastic Four.
His work is lauded for its anti-prejudice themes, and groundbreaking inclusion of minorities as heroes. The story arc “Dark Phoenix,” with its radical treatment of the story’s central character, paved the way for the reinterpretation of superhero mythos throughout the comics industry. His initial unbroken 17-year run on Marvel Comics The Uncanny X-Men is the stuff of industry legend. Chris Claremont writes both comics and prose.
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