Giant-Size X-Men (1975)

Giant-Size X-Men #1, published in 1975, was a monumental turning point for the X-Men comic book series. It resurrected the then-dormant title with an entirely new, diverse, and international team of mutants. This comic is fondly remembered for its striking Dave Cockrum and Gil Kane cover and its groundbreaking story by Len Wein, which introduced iconic characters like Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Thunderbird. The comic's impact on popular culture is immense, as it laid the foundation for the X-Men's rise to become one of Marvel's most successful and enduring franchises, influencing countless comic books, animated series, films, and video games. It addressed themes of diversity and acceptance, resonating deeply with readers and shaping the way superhero teams were conceived from then on. People remember it as the comic that saved the X-Men and propelled them into the spotlight.