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X-Men: The Complete Age of Apocalypse Epic, Book 1

Scott Lobdell, Howard Mackie, John Francis Moore, Brian K. Vaughan, Ralph Macchio, Terry Kavanagh, Judd Winick

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These books are ranked using the characterization labels extracted for X-Men: The Complete Age of Apocalypse Epic, Book 1.

Characterization labels used: ensemble cast, alternate versions, role reversals, heroic Magneto, villainous mutants, corrupted heroes, reimagined familiar characters, amnesiac protagonist, underused title character

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Secret Wars

Jim Shooter · 2007 · Secret Wars

Marvel heroes and villains are forced onto Battleworld for a Beyonder-orchestrated fight with lasting universe-shaking fallout.

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Characterization labels: ensemble cast · iconic heroes · iconic villains · mismatched characterization · out-of-character behavior · Doctor Doom focus · Magneto complexity · villain spotlight · underused characters · new characters · female characters underwritten · heroic bickering

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Distance: 0.1343

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Ultimate X-Men, Vol. 9: The Tempest

Brian K. Vaughan, Brandon Peterson · 2005 · Ultimate X-Men (2001) (Collected Editions)

The X-Men face grief, a reimagined mutant threat, and a dangerous new mystery in a fast-moving team volume.

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Characterization labels: ensemble cast · team dynamics · character spotlight · new villain versions · teen protagonists · villainous mastermind · reimagined villains · new mutant · established characters

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Distance: 0.1561

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Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of Jean Grey

Matthew Rosenberg · 2018 · Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of Jean Grey

The X-Men trace strange global events to a surreal refuge where a returned Jean Grey confronts the Phoenix once more.

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Characterization labels: legacy character · returning hero · amnesiac protagonist · psychic mutant · dead cameos · crowded ensemble · underutilized supporting cast · strong-willed protagonist

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Distance: 0.1610

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X-Men: The Complete Age of Apocalypse Epic, Book 2

Scott Lobdell, Fabian Nicieza, John Francis Moore · 2008 · X-Men: The Complete Age of Apocalypse Epic

A mutant-ruled alternate timeline unravels as rival X-teams, time travel, and crossover chaos fight to restore history.

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Characterization labels: ensemble cast · reimagined characters · hero to villain · villain to hero · mad scientist · mutant leader · antihero · dictator · psyche-driven villain · alternate selves

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Distance: 0.1619

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Avengers: No Surrender

Mark Waid, Al Ewing, Jim Zub · 2018 · Avengers (2016) (Collected Editions)

The Avengers face a cosmic game played with Earth itself, as rival villain teams and a mystery ally reshape the team.

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Characterization labels: ensemble cast · underused characters · B-list heroes · resurrected hero · mystery character · team leaders · legacy characters · villainous masterminds

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Distance: 0.1673

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Convergence

Jeff King · 2015 · Convergence

A cosmic DC event traps cities from many realities on a living planet, forcing heroes and villains into a multiverse showdown.

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Characterization labels: alternate versions · ensemble cast · hero teams · cardboard characters · underdeveloped characterization · iconic characters · refugees

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Distance: 0.1738

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Planet X

Michael Jan Friedman · 1998 · Star Trek: The Next Generation

Star Trek: TNG and the X-Men collide when a mutant crisis on an alien world pulls both teams into danger.

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Characterization labels: ensemble cast · captain leader · mutant heroes · warrior rivalry · bromance · cheesy characterization · recognizable voices (mixed) · underdeveloped new characters · stale villains · supporting-cast overload

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Distance: 0.1747

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Avengers Assemble

Brian Michael Bendis · 2013 · Avengers Assemble

Earth’s heroes and the Guardians unite against Thanos and a powered-up villain team in a fast, cosmic showdown.

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Characterization labels: ensemble cast · iconic heroes · familiar roster · villainous titan · d-list villains · talking raccoon · quippy heroes · bantering team · team leader dynamics · underdeveloped characters · minimal character growth

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Distance: 0.1764

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X-Men, Vol. 1

Gerry Duggan · 2022 · X-Men (2021)

A newly elected X-Men team goes public in New York, battling threats while guarding Krakoa’s most dangerous secret.

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Characterization labels: ensemble cast · team chemistry · power combos · character spotlight · limited character development · quirky banter · heroic lineup · mutant outcasts · public heroes

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Distance: 0.1779

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The Stand: The Night Has Come

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa · 2012 · The Stand: Graphic Novels

The final chapter of a faithful graphic adaptation brings surviving factions to the ultimate showdown between good and evil.

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Characterization labels: ensemble cast · survivors · villainous leader · morally mixed characters · flawed heroes · distinct character designs · intimidating antagonist · supporting cameos

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Distance: 0.1791

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Secret Invasion

Brian Michael Bendis, Leinil Francis Yu · 2008 · The Mighty Avengers (2007)

Shape-shifting Skrulls infiltrate Earth’s heroes and power centers, triggering a paranoia-fueled Marvel-wide war.

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Characterization labels: ensemble cast · superheroes · villains as allies · spy protagonist · wild card character · sleeper agents · double lives · high-stakes character shifts · character updates

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Distance: 0.1813

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Marvel Avengers Alliance #1

Fabian Nicieza · 2016

Earth faces an alien assault, and an expanded Avengers team scrambles across multiple fronts to hold the line.

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Characterization labels: ensemble cast · large cast · superhero team · new characters · lesser-used heroes

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Distance: 0.1815

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