Amazing Adventures · Third Series

Amazing Adventures (Vol. 3) — Mutant Origins Reborn

A late-’70s nostalgia blast that reintroduces the earliest days of Marvel’s mutants with sleek new packaging and some wild backup surprises.

Run #1–14 Publication Dec. 1979 – Jan. 1981 Format Reprint anthology

The third volume of Amazing Adventures is a 14-issue reprint series that shines a spotlight on the earliest days of the X-Men. Across this run, Marvel re-presents X-Men #1–8 (1963–1964), with the first six issues split into two-part epics and paired with classic backup material.

Most issues feature the vintage "Origin of the X-Men" back-up stories originally serialized in X-Men #38–48, offering readers a layered look at the team’s formative years. Breaking the pattern, issue #12 drops in an unexpected, high-octane detour: the 11-page Jim Steranko "Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D." thriller "Today Earth Died" from Strange Tales #168 — a sleek slice of late-’60s spy-psychedelia tucked into a mutant-centric run.

Cover Gallery
Eight covers are crisp recreations of Jack Kirby’s original X-Men imagery, preserving the bold, kinetic energy of Marvel’s Silver Age. The remaining covers showcase later sensibilities, including standout work by John Byrne on issues #6 and #9, bridging classic designs with a more modern aesthetic.
Reading Experience
Ideal for readers who want a focused, curated slice of early X-history, this volume functions like a “greatest hits” reel of the team’s formative era — packed with mutant origins, classic line-ups, and a dash of S.H.I.E.L.D. intrigue for flavor.
Key Creators: Kirby · Lee · Steranko · Byrne Perfect for: X-Men completists · Kirby fans · Bronze Age collectors