The X-Men Essentials Volume 1 Giant Size X-Men 1, X-Men 94-119 is a collection of graphic novels featuring popular characters from the X-Men series, including Storm, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, and Wolverine. Written by Stan Lee and with cover art by Gil Kane, Dave Cockrum, and John Romita Sr., this trade paperback published by Marvel Comics in 2006 is part of the Essential X-Men series. With a focus on the modern era of X-Men comics, this graphic novel is perfect for general audiences interested in the superhero universe of the X-Men and Avengers.