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EARTH X [NEW PRINTING 2] Paperback – January 28, 2020

by Alex Ross (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 352 ratings
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Spawned from the brilliant creative mind of Alex Ross, EARTH X is one of Marvel's greatest epics. Along with writer Jim Krueger and artist John Paul Leon, Ross breathes life into and gives amazing detail to every facet of the EARTH X mythos - exploring the depths and heights of the Marvel Universe, from the roots of its humble beginnings to the peak of its ultimate potential. Collecting EARTH X 0-12, X.
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  1. Part of Series
    Earth X
  2. Print length
    472 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Marvel Universe
  5. Publication date
    January 28, 2020
  6. Dimensions
    6.69 x 0.62 x 10.14 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1302924591
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1302924591
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Marvel Universe (January 28, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 472 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1302924591
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1302924591
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.77 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.69 x 0.62 x 10.14 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 352 ratings

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  1. Alex Ross

    Alex Ross

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    Nelson Alexander "Alex" Ross (born January 22, 1970) is an American comic book writer/artist known primarily for his painted interiors, covers, and design work. He first became known with the 1994 miniseries Marvels, on which he collaborated with writer Kurt Busiek for Marvel Comics. He has since done a variety of projects for both Marvel and DC Comics, such as the 1996 miniseries Kingdom Come, which Ross co-wrote. Since then he has done covers and character designs for Busiek's series Astro City, and various projects for Dynamite Entertainment. His feature film work includes concept and narrative art for Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2, and DVD packaging art for the M. Night Shyamalan film, Unbreakable. He has done covers for TV Guide, promotional artwork for the Academy Awards, posters and packaging design for video games, and his renditions of superheroes have been merchandised as action figures.

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    Jim Krueger

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    Jim Krueger is one of the top-rated writers currently working in American comics. In addition to creating his own comics properties, his projects include the prestigious X Trilogy from Marvel Comics, and Justice from DC Comics.

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Jensensdad
5.0 out of 5 stars A very different story
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
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Alex Ross and Jim Kruger took the Marvel Universe and turned it upside down and shook it up. This is a great stand-alone story but it also fits the Marvel multiverse so well. This is a possible timeline, a one off. Give this story a try. I am glad I got a signed copy for a friend of mine.
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Matt Daniels
5.0 out of 5 stars Visionary; original fire breathed into familiar characters and stories
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2013
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By now, most avid Marvel readers are overly familiar with the Marvel family of characters, as well as plot lines, sub-plot lines and virtually any attempt at a fresh tale falls--well, maybe not flat, but short of what it could be. This is where Alex Ross and Jim Krueger excelled, creating an entirely new story of epic proportion, filled with sub-plots that intrigue and support the overall story quite well; dozens of Marvel figures--well known and some not so well known--are able to come together for a truly unique tale that is both intelligent and lengthy (which really is the only complaint I'd have...it's perhaps a bit too long).

Earth X is the first in chronology, and the strongest of the trilogy, citing the importance of magnitude and intimacy to create a story that is both massive in scale and scope but appropriately detailed and humble in characters and their individual stories; incredible. The manner in which these characters and their lives intertwine and flow to create a larger story is unbelievable, an undertaking that I--as a writer--can only speculate about in regards to planning, outlines and overall attention to detail. Once again; incredible.

One could probably read Earth X and stop there, but both the Universe X and Paradise X series are worth continuing through, and although Krueger couldn't get the go-ahead for his originally planned ending for the trilogy, it resolves itself quite well regardless. There are phenomenal voices used in these books, and the concepts are fresh and inviting. Even when the execution isn't realized in full, the attempt is worth applauding. More writers in the comic-book industry should be citing these stories as inspiration to tell their own bold stories, relying on the depth of the universe and anything-can-happen luxuries for material, as opposed to tried-and-true (yet slightly banal) conventions. Honestly, writers shouldn't stop at comics for this (calling Hollywood), but keeping in context, clearly we've hit a point where, as readers, we can more often than not anticipate that a character never really dies, or not for long; cities and civilizations are never in peril for more than a handful of issues; a character's happiness is only as lasting as the current arc; etc. A few other story lines have tried shaking the snow-globe over the years (Killing Joke, Ultimatum for example) and certainly not always with satisfied effect, but my hat is tipped to those who try. In the case of the Earth/Universe/Paradise X team, I am grateful for and tremendously happy with the final product.

A must own for any true Marvel (or comic) fan, a worthwhile read for anyone bold enough to take the time that it will take to get through the full story, and a fantastic effort to remind the world how comics are relevant, interesting, capable of communicating intelligence and ethical/moral dilemmas of a complex nature. Drop the money, pay for rushed shipping and tell your friends or family you're going to be busy reading for a few days.
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N. Durham
5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2007
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The future of the Marvel universe is a bleak one to say the least. In this future of the Marvel universe, normal humans no longer exist. Thanks to an unknown series of mutations, every person on the planet has some sort of super powers, which Reed Richards blames himself for. That's why he's locked himself up in Latveria and wears Dr. Doom's old armor. Then there's Captain America. Once the symbol for truth and justice, Cap is a shell of his former self, fighting an unwinnable battle. Peter Parker has succumbed to the being in his middle ages, while his distant daughter has donned the Venom symbiote. Scott "Cyclops" Summers finds himself training a new generation of X-Men, while all of the heroes that still care band together to wage battle against a new age Red Skull. Alex Ross, better known as the brilliant painter of Kingdom Come for DC as well as Marvels, is the mastermind behind all this; laying out the storyline while Jim Kreuger scripts things out. The main artwork of the TPB is done by John Paul Leon and Bill Reinhold, and while it's nowhere near as prolific as Ross himself, it's still great. Marvel fanboys will have a blast at all the details that Ross and co. have laced throughout Earth X, including the delicious new takes on Daredevil, the Hulk, Iron Man, Galactus, Thor, Dr. Strange, and the Inhumans, as well as the nods to the Eternals, the Celestials, and more. All in all, Earth X is a blast to say the least, and an absolute must own for Marvel fanboys.
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Max Herbert
4.0 out of 5 stars EARTH X: A REVERENT DECONSTRUCTION
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2011
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EARTH X is very thoughtfully written book, illustrated by the painter Alex Ross. If you know vague Marvel Unverse history at all, you can easily follow it in delight as a person who knows a lot of backstory already. Even if some of the characters are unfamiliar to you, the story explains itself as it goes along. This one concentrates a lot on the "Big Players"--The Watcher (who is either a very interesting being or a real jerk, read it & decide), The Celestials, Galactus, Eternity, Mephisto, the Eternals, Norse & Greek Gods, etc., but even the street level guys like DD & especially Spidey aren't left out. The spirit of Lee & Kirby is very much alive in "Earth X", but basically it postulates an Earth where "supers" are redundant, because everyone has superpowers. Captain America is still fighting for "freedom", but he's doing so for / against a people who don't really want freedom. As an American, I respect the Office of the President even if the current Prez ain't my guy, but I respect the spirit of the Constitution and Tommy Jefferson more. Ultimately, to me, Cap might as well be a real person, because before I died or killed for my country. I would always ask "What would Cap do?" He is my personal Commander in Chief, and he's a major player in "Earth X". It's not the kind of graphic novel you consume in a day; there's a lot of narrative prose between chapters, which supports the illustrated tale. If the familiar characters seem a little "off" at first, give it a chance to grow on you. This is not an "alternate Marvel Earth"--this is easily what that world could evolve into, without going outside the bounds of "mainstream Marvel universe".
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Jim Stout
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2022
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This is one of the top five universe-wide epics (WATCHMEN for the Charlton universe, KINGDOM COME for the DC universe, SANDMAN for the fantastic universe, ETERNALS for the Marvel comics universe). Not a re-boot. Not a retcon. An epic worthy of the literary term. Bravo to all involved! Thank you for this mythic story in every positive sense: inspiring, awesome, insightful, human.
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DBINN
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best.
Reviewed in Canada on April 29, 2020
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One of the best graphic novels out there.
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Bruno Sambinelli Rouco
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2013
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It`s a really great comic, and I received it sooner than I thought. All of Marvel fans should buy it!
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grillepain
5.0 out of 5 stars Un des meilleurs What IF de marvel
Reviewed in France on February 21, 2013
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En un mot, GENIAL ! tout se tient (enfin dans une notion de cohérence marvelienne hein ), les causes, conséquences (la theorie de l'origine des super pouvoirs m'a happé et convaincu) , les super heros vieillissants (mention speciale à peter parker et steve rogers) etc...le rapport x51/uatu...tout est superbe...hormis les dessins qui peuvent un peu déstabiliser par leur style, ca reste assez moyen (je parle pas des couv ou des illustrations dans ces fabuleux chapitres intermediaires d'alex ross) ...Necessite tout de meme une certaine connaissance de l'univers MARVEL.
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fleret fabrice
5.0 out of 5 stars culte
Reviewed in France on March 16, 2021
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un classique, pas aussi bien déssiné que je le pensais mais l'histoire est top.
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Eretzvaju
5.0 out of 5 stars Earth X
Reviewed in Canada on December 20, 2012
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C ets un bon album içi, l histoire est plaisante, le spersos accrochants, j ai bien aimé, lui et le reste de la trilogie, un classique
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