(Note: I made a similar post two years ago) When I was growing up, I stumbled upon my mom’s book of comic book covers. It was a large, soft-cover coffee table book, and I absolutely became enthralled with the images. The vibrant artwork and dynamic characters captivated my imagination in a way that nothing else had before. A few months, or maybe a couple of years later, I came across a spinner rack full of comics at Stater Brothers in Corona, California. Something about the cover caught my eye. It had a big, bold title in purple with these demons standing behind a badass-looking woman in green. Her name was Infectia, and she promised trouble! I instantly got hooked.
That summer of 1988 was magical. I spent every spare moment reading everything X-Men-related, especially the epic Inferno event. The characters, their struggles, and the intense storylines drew me in deeper than I ever expected. I found myself lost in the world of mutants, heroes, and villains, and it became more than just a pastime, it was a passion.
Flash forward 36 years later, here I am in 2024, still as enthralled as ever. I’m reading the latest issue, following a new team and a new era of X-Men. Despite all the changes over the years, that same sense of excitement and wonder fills me every time I open a new X-comic. I still feel like that same child, completely captivated by everything X-Men. Same as this kid:
