'The Art of The Uncanny X-Men' Release Pushed to May 2027

54 minutes ago

2 min read

November 10th 2026

The upcoming look at the X-Men is set to share classic artwork of the past in a hardcover volume, coming as part of the Bullpen Books series from Dark Horse Books and Marvel Comics. Unfortunately the release of The Art of The Uncanny X-Men is going to arrive later than originally planned according to updated listings.

The 208-page volume was last set to arrive in February 2027, but as spotted on the website of Dark Horse, and reflected in retail listings that includes Amazon, the book is now set to arrive on May 25th, 2027. Delays aren't uncommon in the publishing world, companies deal with a lot of scheduling and books, and while unfortunate, this is at least updated a good amount of time ahead of the planned release.

Inside the 10" x 14" hardcover will be a look at cover art, full issues, original pieces, and more, all printed in high-quality thanks to Marvel's archival scans. The Art of The Uncanny X-Men will highlight the work of the team and artists that helped bring that characters to life in the 1970's, including the debut of Storm, Colossus, and Nightcrawler in Giant-Size X-Men 1. This will shine the spotlight on Len Wein, Chris Claremont, and Dave Cockrum, with other issues showcasing the work of from Claremont and John Byrne that cover the 'Days of Future Past' storyline.

The previous two releases from Bullpen Books, The Art of Fantastic Four and The Art of The Mighty Thor

This is the fourth entry in the Bullpen Books series, with each focusing on specific characters and the artists that helped make them iconic. This look at the X-Men follows The Art of The Amazing Spider-Man, The Art of Fantastic Four, and The Art of The Mighty Thor. Dark Horse and Marvel have an ongoing relationship and have teamed up for many re-releases of the classic comics and volumes of artwork, including The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 3, which arrives on December 29th, 2026.

The wait for The Art of The Uncanny X-Men might be longer than expected, but Dark Horse has been doing a great job at giving collectors the chance to add classic issues and comics to their shelves, while also allowing new readers to discover industry legends. Their production quality is always excellent too, making the publisher a great choice for the preservation of the classics.

Future updates for the book will be reported here, and those interested can pre-order a copy for your own collection below;