This is the cover to Marvels: Eye of the Camera #5. I'm not even reading this book, but I LOVE this cover. I'll have to check out the trade to see if these X-Men appear in it.

This image captures the X-Men as they were when I first started reading comics. These are "My X-Men". I know that it's not a very classic line-up, but it's still my favorite. Hope you enjoy.

The Issues That Made Me Drop X-Men #2

#349 "Blackbirds" by Steve Seagle & Chris Bachalo

After #349, I didn't try Uncanny X-Men until issue #353. I know, I couldn't stay away very long. But before I tear into 353 let's look at the issues between that I skipped:

#350 - Covered in "Issues That Made Me Drop X-Men #1"

#351 - Focus on Cecelia Reyes. 'nuff said

#352 - The cover of this issue boasted the following: "The most artists ever on a comic!" Can you believe this was the selling point of this issue? I couldn't and I didn't.

So, #353 focuses on Rogue's "personal crisis". I'm not trying to hate on Rogue, but after almost 10 years of reading about her problems with her powers, you get a little tired of it. The team this issue wasn't a bad line-up.

Storm, Wolverine (These two are always a great start, IMHO)
Rogue, Iceman, Iceman,

Jubilee, Cannonball (I really liked the idea of these two "graduating" to the X-Men)

Maggot, Joseph

We also still have Psylocke and Angel doing the sub-plot thing. Bishop is also kidnapped by Deathbird.

Overall, this issue wasn't that bad. A lot better than #349. But Sauron was going to be the villain next issue.

Rogue drama
+ Maggot, Joseph

+Sauron next issue

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Uncanny X-Men dropped again