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Chris Claremont (b. 1950) is best known for his landmark sixteen-year author run on Uncanny X-Men. This is the longest author run in Marvel comics history, one that saw X-Men go from a title on the verge of cancellation to one of the most popular comics for over a decade and, eventually, a multibillion-dollar film franchise. While Claremont's influence on popular culture is becoming more widely recognized, this volume offers an in-depth exploration of how his life shaped his work and the deep sources of inspiration behind his iconic characters and storylines. From Britain to Israel to the New York demimonde, Claremont's relationships, education, upbringing, collaborations, and faith all contribute to his voice and to the creations that he wrought with it.
The story of Chris Claremont is the story of a creator who achieved popular success whilst making a significant artistic contribution to his chosen medium, including the first African American superheroine, the first Black superhero team leader, the first canonically Jewish Marvel superhero, extensive queer subtext, extensive BDSM imagery, the first superhero team with a strong female roster, and the best-selling single-issue comic of all time. This volume heralds an impressive career and marvels at how Claremont accomplished all of this within mainstream comics.
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: That Actor/Intern: Early Life and Beginning of Marvel Career
Chapter 2: Nobody Cared What We Were Doing: The Cockrum and Byrne Years
Chapter 3: The Long Game: The Smith and Romita Era
Chapter 4: Mutant Mitosis: The X Spin-Offs
Chapter 5: Two Infernos: The Silvestri and Lee Years and the Departure
Chapter 6: Returning Legend: Subsequent Returns and Other Notable Works
Conclusion: Traces Visible to Those Who Know Where to Look: A Guide to Spotting Claremont's Legacy
Acknowledgments
Notes
Works Cited
Index
