Legacy, from examining the aftermath of age of x to forming a new team and sending. Discover book depositorys huge selection of mike carey books online. Mike carey has written for both dc and marvel, including critically acclaimed runs on xmen and fantastic four, marvels flagship superhero titles. The xmen have escaped the age of x and returned to utopia unaware that something sinister followed them back. Age of x by mike carey, 9780785152903, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This is a weird, weird little short run about an alternate world where the x men never existed, and magneto and the surviving mutants are holed up in a fortress that they defend endlessly against human soldiers. Five miles south of the universe collects 254260 hc xmen. Cbr news spoke with writer mike carey about his plans for xmen. Mike carey wraps up a surprising sevenyear run at the end. Mike carey is an english author of horror, fantasy and thriller novels as well as being a comic book writer and screenwriter. The main impetus behind this was a new direction for the xbooks led off by an. In a world where the xmen never existed, and mutantkind has been hunted to e. Art by mirco pierfederici, gabriel hernandez walta, carlo barberi, paco diaz, and paul davidson. Probably my favorite arc was age of x, because it grew into.
He is a cynical, flawed, morally unpredictable man who somehow shows a deep sense of right and wrong. Emplate by mike carey 2010, hardcover for sale online ebay. Mike carey has been making up stories for most of his life. English us espanol portugues brasil francais france deutsch. Mike carey books list of books by author mike carey. Careys writing is of a very high standard and the editors should probably be congratulated, too. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. All in all, this is a strong collection, with stories of varying setting and styles. Mike carey wraps up a surprising sevenyear run at the end of. Dec 28, 2011 mike carey s fiveandahalf year x men run ends this week with x men. Mike carey got into writing through comic books, where his horrorfantasy series. The following is a list of the works of mike carey. Mike carey is a comic book writer, novelist, and screenplay writer.
Xmen chronology mike careys xmen comic book herald. Nov 15, 2010 mike carey reveals the age of x after revealing the roster of mike careys mysterious age of x last week, marvel held a press conference call monday to tease out further details, including the nature of this alternate universe and the identity of phoenix. Mike grew up interested in comic books, which he wrote and drew for his younger brother. Upon discovering that this new evil has been loosed into the world, rogue and magneto round up a team to hunt it down. The x men find themselves in an alternate reality, defending fortress x, which is constantly under siege as the last mutant stronghold in a world where mutants are routinely exterminated and sterilized. The devil you know by mike carey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See all books authored by mike carey, including the devil you know, and the new dead. Carey, is a british writer of comic books, novels, and films, known for the novel the girl with all the gifts, as well as its 2016 film adaptation. Carey ushers in the age of x mike carey takes fans to the age of x where the xmen never formed and mutants must wage war against a world that fears and hates them just to survive. Aug 19, 2016 discover book depositorys huge selection of mike carey books online. Age of x 01 by mike carey, simon spurrier, various isbn. The naming of the beasts by mike carey, paperback barnes. Mike carey reveals the age of x after revealing the roster of mike careys mysterious age of x last week, marvel held a press conference call monday to tease out further details, including the nature of this alternate universe and the identity of phoenix. He is currently aged 55 56 years old and a british nationality.
We spoke with carey about his biggest marvel storyline to date. Mike carey is married to linda who is also an author of various books. Mike careys long run ranks high in the xmens legacy. At that point in time, mike carey had already been writing the xmen for three. Mike carey is the writer of the stranded, a comic series by virgin comics and the scifi. Join facebook to connect with mike carey and others you may know. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read xmen. These partners have played a huge role in completing the following works. Madsen mico suayan miguel angel sepulveda mike carey mike choi mike collins mike del mundo mike.
A look back at 2006, comic book resources, 20 december 2006. Book author mike carey having established himself as one of the comic book industrys most inspired creators on such titles as lucifer and hellblazer, british writer mike carey has turned his attention to the literary arena with the felix castor books. In 2011 he wrote a crossover between xmen legacy and new mutants titled age of x. Age of x is a comic book storyline published by marvel comics as part of its xmen series. Wilson michael gaydos michael lark michael mckone michael ryan michel lacombe michelle madsen mico suayan miguel angel sepulveda mike carey mike choi mike collins mike del mundo mike deodato mike marts mike mayhew mike norton mike osullivan. From the pages of neil gaimans the sandman comes mike careys epic run with the devil himself collected together in a series of hardcover omnibuses for the first time ever. Running from january to april 2011, it is similar in name and tone to the 1995 age of apocalypse aoa storyline. Xmen legacy 2008 single issues series by mike carey. He has done several books that have really impressed his readers.
Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. He, first, started writing for the british sciencefiction comic 2000 ad, where he conceptualized. I am looking forward to reading more mike carey books by my pool next summer. The storyline is set in an alternate reality known as earth126. The xmen find themselves in an alternate reality, defending fortress x, which is constantly under siege as the last mutant stronghold in a world where mutants are. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. Mike carey has written for both dc and marvel, including critically acclaimed runs on x men and fantastic four, marvels flagship superhero titles. Five miles south of the universe collects 254260 hc x men. Felix castor gets added to my roster of male lead urban fantasy goto characters.
Part 4 written by mike carey penciled by steve kurth cover by mico suayan age of x conclusion. See more of felix castor series by mike carey on facebook. Cast out of heaven, thrown down to rule in hell, lucifer morningstar has. This started out with promise and, if i could, i would rate the first half a 4 star and the end a 2. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He, first, started writing for the british sciencefiction comic 2000 ad, where he conceptualized and wrote the original series th1rt3en and carver hale. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Carey, was a usa today bestseller and a major motion picture based on his baftanominated screenplay. Legacy, presented an idea to the editorial staff of a story arc that was set in a present day alternate universe. You do it because its something you can do, and because once youve started, theres something about it that doesnt let you stop.
Legacy seems like an interesting book, focusing as it does around a relatively small core group of characters. Age of x by mike carey, clay mann from waterstones today. He went on to write a number of projects for dc comics vertigo imprint including the eisner awardnominated series lucifer, an extended run on hellblazer and the. In a world where the x men never existed and mutantkind has been hunted to extinction, the few remaining mutants have banded together to make their last stand. Going into this issue i was torn between not knowing what. The definitive xmen legacy collecting guide and reading order. Carey, is a british writer of comic books, novels, and films, known for the novel the girl with all the. Mike carey born 1959, also known by his pen name m. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read x men.
This list does not include the many partners he has worked with through the years. Age of apocalypse omnibus companion marvel new sealed hardcover. Jul 01, 2011 so, i got this because i was looking up comics about legion, since i am hooked on the tv show. Mike carey mike writes across many different media his novel the girl with all the gifts has sold over a million copies in englishlanguage editions and became a critically acclaimed motion picture based on his own screenplay, for which he received the british screenwriters award for outstanding newcomer. His novel the girl with all the gifts, written as m. Mike carey, simon spurrier, clay mann, steve kurth, clay mann, steve kurth, khoi pham. Mike carey is a great writer who has shown excellent work in his career as a writer. Mike carey is a british comic book writer who began his career writing for u. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Set in a semialternate london in which the dead have returned to bedevil the living, castor is a freelance exorcist trying to return those. One thing i dont really like about comics is that characters are often static. Age of x is a comic book storyline published by marvel comics as part of its x men series.