The X-Men are “sworn to protect a world that fears and hates them.” But what happens when they’ve finally had enough? Join pop culture critic and X-Men X-pert Austin Gorton as he examines the way Chris Claremont transformed the X-Men from superheroes into outlaws. Starting with “Days Of Future Past” and encompassing many of the key storylines from the later portion of Claremont’s legendary run, including the reformation of Magneto, the rise of Freedom Force as the new enforcers of the existing social order, and the groundbreaking “Mutant Massacre” crossover event, this panel will illustrate how Claremont turned the X-Men from superheroes fighting to save the world to counterculture figures fighting to change the world. It will also explore the factors that pushed the X-Men back into a more traditional superhero mold, and the ways Claremont’s counterculture outlaw spirit lives on in stories that followed, from the post-superhero tales of Grant Morrison to the mutant nation of Krakoa. Look forward to a fun and thought-provoking session as we explore what happens when fighting to protect the world is no longer enough!
Location: Lecture Hall, 2nd Floor
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The X-Men are "sworn to protect a world that fears and hates them." But what happens when they've finally had enough? Join pop culture critic and X-Men X-pert Austin Gorton as he examines the way Chris Claremont transformed the X-Men from superheroes into outlaws.
