Summary

  • New X-Men was a groundbreaking refresh of the franchise for the new millennium, something attested to by its series of iconic covers.
  • Covers by artists like Frank Quitely, Phil Jiminez, and others, often featuring single characters in model-like poses, helped define the series during its successful three-year run.
  • New X-Men covers often offer insightful, if subtle, commentary on the story inside, making them essential to the overall narrative of the book.