The Uncanny X-Men #396
2001
- Series
- The Uncanny X-Men
- Issue
- 396
- Cover date
- Sep 1, 2001
- Story title
- Poptopia: part 2: The Glamorous Life
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The Uncanny X-Men #396 was published in 2001 during a period of transition for Marvel's premier mutant title. This issue serves as part of the 'Dream's End' crossover event, a storyline that saw the mutant-hunting Legacy Virus reach a critical turning point. The narrative was crafted by Scott Lobdell, a long-time architect of the X-Men mythos, and illustrated by Salvador Larroca, whose polished, dynamic style defined the visual aesthetic of the X-Men line at the turn of the millennium.
The design of this era sought to modernize the X-Men following the departure of high-profile creators in the late 1990s. The cover art, featuring the character Storm, reflects the editorial push to emphasize character-driven drama against the backdrop of global geopolitical instability. While the issue operates as a chapter in a wider conflict, it remains a notable example of early 2000s comic book production, highlighting the shift toward tighter, event-driven storytelling that characterized Marvel's output prior to the major creative revamp of the X-Men franchise led by Grant Morrison shortly thereafter.
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