The Story of the X-Men: How It All Began

by Michael Teitelbaum

Created with the full cooperation of Marvel Comics, Ultimate X-Men is the most comprehensive guide to the world's favorite mutant superheroes.The Story of the X-Men: How It All Began: Learn about the original team of X-Men, see how Charles Xavier brought them together and taught them to use their unique abilities.

Genres: Kids, Superheroes, X Men

32 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2000

About the author

Michael Teitelbaum has been a writer and editor of children’s books for more than thirty years. He worked on staff as an editor at Golden Books, Grossett & Dunlop, and Macmillan. In addition to The Scary States of America, Michael’s fiction work includes The Very Hungry Zombie: A Parody, and The Very Thirsty Vampire: A Parody both done with artist extraordinaire Jon Apple, published by Skyhorse. His non-fiction work includes writing Jackie Robinson: Champion for Equality, published by Sterling, and The Baseball Hall of Fame, a 2-volume encyclopedia, published by Grolier. He is also the series editor of Great Escapes, true-life acts of incredible courage, published by Harper Collins.
Michael has always had an interest in the paranormal, despite a rather normal childhood in Brooklyn, NY. These days, Michael lives with his wife, Sheleigah, and two talkative cats in an (as yet unhaunted) 180-year-old farmhouse in the beautiful Catskill Mountains of upstate New York.

Reviews

[Jenna Mills]

Okay.

[Sue Pillai]

Being the biggest Marvel geek, have read this a few times. Can't fault it, love the X-men. Not quite as enthralling as a Marvel comic, but still a great read.

[Elizabeth]

Really interesting for a kids book.

[Hayra]

Interesante