Mutant Cinema

Change is coming. Since "X-Men" first wowed movie audiences, the film and its sequels have become among the most popular and successful comic book adaptations in Hollywood history. "Mutant Cinema: The X-Men Trilogy from Comics to Screen" is the definitive unauthorized study of the popular movie saga, tracing its origins, history, and impact from the very first issue of the comic book through the final moments of "X-Men: The Last Stand" and beyond. Within these pages, readers will learn about: * the history of X-Men comic books; * previous adaptations, including early cartoon appearances, the 1990s animated series, and early attempts to bring them to the big screen; * the development process for each film, behind-the-scenes stories, and details on omitted scenes and storylines; * scene-by-scene examinations of each film and their comic book origins; * critical and fan reception of each film, plus box office performance; and * what the future may hold for the franchise.