X-Men Fairy Tales
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The X-Men Fairy Tales is a 4-part mini-series that was created by ex-editor C. B. Cebulski
, with art by Sana Takeda. It was published by Marvel Comics
in 2006
.
The 4-part mini-series
seeks to re-enact the adventures told throughout the original X-Men
comics, just through folk lore and fairy tales instead. It was the first of the Marvel Fairy Tales which went to tell similar stories for other Marvel titles.
. It sets the X-Men into this story to play out the traditional roles of the characters within the original. Within the story, Momotaro has the abilities of the X-Man Cyclops
, allowing him to shoot beams from his eyes. Because of this ability he remains in seclusion, until a great monk comes to him (symbolism as Professor X came to him during the original X-Men series) and convinces him to use his power for good. From this, they go off to defeat a horde of demons.
) from her sleep, only to find that Wolverine is determined to keep her under her spell, or worse, dead.
and Rogue
is re-created, though the roles are reversed, with Rogue/Anna as the ghost-communicating thief and Gambit on the side of the law with his partner, Bishop
. Mystique takes the form of the voodoo witch that sells Rogue's talent, along with her other daughter, Irene. Coming home after closing, Rogue is surprised to have a customer, Emma Frost
asking for her services. It is then that Emma's intent is not to communicate with the dead, but to control them, and she, along with the members of Hellfire will stop at nothing do so.
C. B. Cebulski
C.B. Cebulski is an American writer and editor for Marvel Comics, known for his work on titles such as Marvel Fairy Tales. As of 2011, he holds the position of Senior Vice President of Creative & Creator Development.-Career:...
, with art by Sana Takeda. It was published by Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
in 2006
2006 in comics
-January:*January 1, 2006: Newsweek offer a look back at 2005 through editorial cartoons. *January 2, 2006: The Cincinnati Enquirer cartoonist Jim Borgman starts a blog to detail his creative process...
.
The 4-part mini-series
Limited series
A limited series is a comic book series with a set number of installments. A limited series differs from an ongoing series in that the number of issues is determined before production and it differs from a one shot in that it is composed of multiple issues....
seeks to re-enact the adventures told throughout the original X-Men
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
comics, just through folk lore and fairy tales instead. It was the first of the Marvel Fairy Tales which went to tell similar stories for other Marvel titles.
Release information
When X-Men Fairy Tales Volume 1 came out, it was sold out by May 2006. Shortly there-after Volume 2 hit the shelves on June 21, 2006.Specs
| Release Date | Written By | Art By | # of Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2006 | C.B.Cebulski | Sana Takeda | 32 Full Color Pages |
Description
This volume re-enacts the old tale of MomotarōMomotaro
is a popular hero from Japanese folklore. His name literally means Peach Tarō; as Tarō is a common Japanese boy's name, it is often translated as Peach Boy...
. It sets the X-Men into this story to play out the traditional roles of the characters within the original. Within the story, Momotaro has the abilities of the X-Man Cyclops
Cyclops (comics)
Cyclops is a fictional character, the leader of the X-Men superhero team in the . A mutant, Cyclops emits a powerful energy beam from his eyes...
, allowing him to shoot beams from his eyes. Because of this ability he remains in seclusion, until a great monk comes to him (symbolism as Professor X came to him during the original X-Men series) and convinces him to use his power for good. From this, they go off to defeat a horde of demons.
Specs
| Release Date | Written By | Art By | # of Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2006 | C.B.Cebulski | Kyle Baker | 32 Full Color Pages |
Description
This volume retells the ancient story called "The Friendship of the Tortoise and the Eagle". It replays the old story of how Magneto and Professor Xavier originally met, but it's played through as the story of the fairy tale.Specs
| Release Date | Written By | Art By | # of Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2006 | C.B.Cebulski | Bill Sienkiewicz | 32 Full Color Pages |
Description
A blind Cyclops awakens the princess (Jean GreyJean Grey
Jean Grey-Summers is a fictional comic book superheroine appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. She has been known under the aliases Marvel Girl, Phoenix, and Dark Phoenix and is best known as one of five original members of the X-Men, for her relationship with Cyclops, and for her...
) from her sleep, only to find that Wolverine is determined to keep her under her spell, or worse, dead.
Specs
| Release Date | Written By | Art By | # of Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| October, 2006 | C.B.Cebulski | Kei Kobayashi | 32 Full Color Pages |
Description
Pulling upon some fairy tales that originated in New Orleans, the love between GambitGambit (comics)
Gambit is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero that has been a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee, the character first appeared briefly in Uncanny X-Men Annual #14 , weeks before a more comprehensive appearance in Uncanny X-Men #266...
and Rogue
Rogue (comics)
Rogue was first slated to appear in Ms. Marvel #25 , but the book's abrupt cancellation left her original introduction story unpublished for over a decade, before seeing print in Marvel Super Heroes #11 in 1992. Rogue's first published appearance was in Avengers Annual #10...
is re-created, though the roles are reversed, with Rogue/Anna as the ghost-communicating thief and Gambit on the side of the law with his partner, Bishop
Bishop (comics)
Bishop is a fictional comic book superhero, appearing in books published by Marvel Comics, in particular the X-Men family of books...
. Mystique takes the form of the voodoo witch that sells Rogue's talent, along with her other daughter, Irene. Coming home after closing, Rogue is surprised to have a customer, Emma Frost
Emma Frost
Emma Grace Frost is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 , and was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne....
asking for her services. It is then that Emma's intent is not to communicate with the dead, but to control them, and she, along with the members of Hellfire will stop at nothing do so.
External links
- Cover Art - The cover art for the 4 comics.