Software : 40 Years of the X-Men

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: 40 Years of the X-Men

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Binding: DVD-ROM
Brand: GIT Corp
EAN: 0791149900022
ESRB Age Rating: Everyone
Format: DVD-ROM
Label: Git Corporation
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Git Corporation
Model: 90002
Publisher: Git Corporation
Release Date: December 14, 2005
Sales Rank: 85
Studio: Git Corporation

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With 40 Years Of X-Men DVD, you've got a full collection of every X-Men story published in the last four decades. Almost 500 issues of the classic X-Men comics are reproduced here, from the very first issue in 1963 to August 2005 -- all in full color, from cover to cover. Explore a world where a small group of people are born with genes that give them super-powers. These "mutants" are hated and feared by humanity at large, and the X-Men come together to protect both mutants and human from prejudice and evil mutants alike. You'll get to follow their incredible adventures as they span four amazing decades.



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Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - It's a great deal
This is a great way to save time, space & money. One important note: it doesn't include the newer X-Men series started in '91 by Lee & Claremont. I'm looking for X-Men the Complete Collection hopefully in the future. Until then, I still like this.

Highlights here for me...
Issues 1 to 11- Jack Kirby, starting in '63.
Giant-Size X-Men #1- Len Wein & Dave Cockrum in '75.
Issues 108 to 143- John Byrne, starting in '77.
Issues 248 to 277 (skips some issues)- Jim Lee, starting in '89.
Issues 325 to 350- Joe Madureira, starting in '95.

If you're looking to buy trade paperbacks or hardcover X-Men material, this is an economical way to see before you buy. It's also an excellent chance to see various creators' work on these popular characters throughout the years. Definitely recommended.

P.S. I had technical difficulties with the Avengers version of this software by GITCorp. I include the problem here just in case it helps someone. Some people will only be able to see the 1960s folder. My computer is running both Windows 2000 & XP. In Windows 2000, I couldn't for the life of me get my computer to see more than that 1st folder. It's as if that's *all* that's on the disc. Gitcorp thinks CD packet writing software on a person's computer will interfere with the way the disc is viewed, so they recommend uninstalling packet writing software like Roxio to see if that'll help. It didn't. I tried rebooting in Safe Mode, uninstalling programs, reinstalling programs: nothing I tried could make the disc readable. Switching to XP though "fixed" the problem immediately. In my Windows XP installation, this DVD's contents were easily readable. Sure enough, the *entire* contents were now there. I should note that I don't use Roxio or Nero software in XP, so if XP users are having this problem, that might be it. I *only* experienced this issue with Windows 2000.

The problem is in the way the disc was made. All the content is really there, but some computers can't read more than the first folder, so you might think that's all that's on the disc. Getting a replacement disc won't help: all copies of the Avengers gitcorp made are like this: viewable on some computers, not on others. Many people just take this disc to another computer and copy its contents there. You can copy onto CDs, DVDs, hard drives, etc. and then bring that info back to your original computer.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - X marks the spot for an awesome collection
GIT really did a fine job with these comic collections. Too bad Marvel is now going totally online and won't let anyone have the actual comics in hand anymore. *sigh* Oh, well -- but if you can get it used (or from GIT), go for it. It's definitely worth the money!


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - A perfect gift for the comic book fan who has almost everything
My husband loved this as a gift. He is a long-time comic book fan and this gave him an opportunity to read some of the very first editions that are way before his time. They look amazing on the computer, plus you can print if you want. (with 15,000+ pages I can't imagine why you'd want to) I was concerned about Mac compatibility, but since the thing is just a PDF interface, you just need Acrobat, no special Windows-only software. We're looking to pick up the Spiderman collection next.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Nice read
It is just as it says. A pdf scan of all comics. It's really neat to read some of these again. Great value and good entertainment.


Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - like constant glare on your tv! aaargh!!
i have been an x-men fan since the 70's. i love marvel. i love the x-men. i completely understand the need for copyright protections. however, trying to read the comics on this dvd-rom is nothing short of irritating. yes, you can mess around with your acrobat or preview (mac) settings to make all the pages display right but in the end you have to try not to be completely distracted by the big ole "MARVEL" watermark right in the middle of every page...every PHOTOCOPIED page. honestly, it's like trying to watch your favorite movie on a VERY sunny day with a big open window directly across from the tv screen! as a devotee of john byrne's art it has ,sadly, really limited my enjoyment of this product.

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