Uncanny X-Men Uncanny X-Men Uncanny X-Men, originally published as The X-Men, is an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics since 1963, and is the longest-running series in the X-Men comics franchise. It features a team of superheroes called the X-Men, a group of mutants with superhuman abilities led and taught by Professor X. The title was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, met with a lukewarm reception, and was eventually cancelled in 1970. Interest was rekindled with 1975's "Giant-Size X-Men" and the debut of a new, international team. Under the guidance of David Cockrum and Chris Claremont, whose 16-year
Men in Black (franchise) Men in Black (franchise) Men in Black is a media franchise that originated with a comic book created by American author Lowell Cunningham. The franchise focuses on the fictional non-governmental organization of the same name which monitors and regulates paranormal and alien activity on Earth while preventing civilians from finding out about it. The most notable agents within the organization are Zed, Jay, and Kay. The franchise has been adapted into other media including a series of four films, an animated television series, and video games. The original "The Men in Black" comic books were published in 1990 and 1991.