Finally putting to rest their own recent past, the X-Men embark on an all-new, all-different era of excitement Will the surprising return of a familiar character prove to be the saving grace of the X-Men, or will it doom them forever? Plus: a surprise twist in the life of Gambit Collecting X-Men #157-#165.

The X-Men travel to Antarctica to respond to an S.O.S. from a colony of mutants... and what they find is far more shocking than they expected Will the X-Men share the colony's gruesome fate? Collects X-Men #166-170.

A new student has arrived at the Xavier Institute. She's sexy, sassy, and has the hots for Gambit Will Remy be seduced by this little Lolita, or will Rogue do the unthinkable to keep her man? Collecting X-Men #171-174.

Whilst investigating a sudden outburst of strange, mutated wild animals in Africa, the X-Men, led by Storm, encounter something far worse. They are faced with mutant bio-organisms, the likes of which the world has never seen, and the key to defeating them, may lie in that region's protector, the Black Panther. Collects X-Men #175-176 and Black Panther #8-9.

Collects Decimation: House of M - The Day After, X-Men (2004) #177-181. It was the worst day in X-Men history. Now it's the day after. The House of M is over, but the effects will be felt for the rest of their lives. How do the X-Men pick up the pieces in a world that has completely changed? Plus: Something's amiss at the House of Xavier! A sneak attack forces the X-Men to re-evaluate just who their friends are, and to align themselves with former enemies!

When his people need him the most, he shall return! Lord Apocalypse is here to lead mutantkind into the future of the earth and only the strongest can survive! Plus, just wait until you see his new Horsemen! Even we were surprised! This title collects X-Men, numbered 182- 187.

Mike Carey (Ultimate Fantastic Four) and Chris Bachalo (Uncanny X-Men) take over X-Men, or at least what's left of them! As old threats are still having their effects, new, more deadly threats emerge from the unlikliest of places. Threats that spell doom for the X-Men. Plus: What could possibly strike terror into the heart of...Sabretooth?! And who are the Children of the Vault?This is the book you've been waiting for! A perfect starting point for any new reader! Collecting: X-Men 188-199, Annual 1

The X-Men face meltdown from within and from without... and their leader, Rogue, faces something worse. Meanwhile, a mysterious strike force is taking out the few remaining mutants one by one, with ruthless efficiency. But who is the ultimate target? Featuring a plethora of mutant guest stars, the return of several fan-favorites and a devastating face-off against the deadliest villain team in the X-Men's 44-year history! Collecting: X-Men 200-204

In the aftermath of HOUSE OF M, DECIMATION and ENDANGERED SPECIES, the future of mutants has never been bleaker. At the seeming end of their evolutionary cycle, a miracle arrives in the form of the first mutant birth since the tragic events of M-Day, when the Scarlet Witch obliterated the X-gene from virtually every mutant on the planet. But from this source of hope comes a clash between mutants over who will control the child's fate. It is a battle in which every mutant on the planet has a stake. The fight is on. The combined effort of several of Marvel's top creators, X-MEN: MESSIAH COMPLEX mines the rich tapestry of the X-Men Universe for a dizzying thrill-ride of suspense that will set a new course for the future of mutantkind. Collecting the X-MEN: MESSIAH COMPLEX one-shot, Uncanny X-Men #492-494, X-Men #205-207, New X-Men #44-46 and X-FACTOR #25-27.