X-Men Diary: X-Men 5 Alone Against Magneto

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The threat of Magneto is greater than ever. But thanks to last issue's shocking ending, Professor X is powerless to help out the gifted teens called the X-Men.  And now, Magneto and his Brotherhood of Evil Mutants hold the Angel captive.  Will all that training in the Danger Room payoff?  Will my X-Men Diary abruptly end?  Should the doors of the Comic Reading Library close forever!?!?

X-Men 5 "Trapped: One X-Man"

Spellbinding story by Stan Lee
Dazzling drawing by Jack Kirby
Inking Paul Reinman
Lettering S. Rosen

X-Men Diary Entry: Even Mutants Have Family


Today's story begins with a humorous visit by Jean Grey's parents.  Oddly, I was reminded of the movies and the reaction of some of the parents to sending the kid to Xavier's school.  Of course, the evil mutants are less familial in their interactions.

Magneto Snatch and Grab


Later, the X-Men and Magneto's band have a showdown.  Magneto didn't have his modern gravitas.  At one point, he throws a bound Warren Worthington (aka Angel) over his shoulders.  At a full trot, Magneto commands his team to "Forget the Toad! Run!".  That's not exactly in tune with his modern interpretation as one of the most powerful mutants.  The story is ok.  It furthers the notion of disharmony between Wanda and Pietro with Magneto and his men.  Also, there's a surprise at the end.

Let's Visit the X-Men


That's not a great letter column name, but kudos to the Marvel bullpen for adding a letter column to three new titles in May of 1964.  X-Men, the Avengers, and Sgt. Fury all got letter columns to go along with Fantastic Four and Spider-Man.  Sure, an extra page of story and art would probably be better, but I always loved the interaction.  



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