Essential X-Men Vol 1 Author:Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Dave Cockrum Collects Giant-Sized X-Men #1 and Uncanny X-Men #94-119. — Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dave Cockrum. — Marvel continues its Essential series with the X-Men. Each 528 page book is a bargain-priced collection that gathers classic X-men stories from Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and other great creato... more »rs. Volume 1 begins with Giant X-Men #1.« less