Ultimate X-Men books in order

Ultimate X-Men is a reimagined version of the X-Men published by Marvel, with Brian K. Vaughan as one of its primary writers.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Ultimate X-Men Annual #1 2005 Brian K. Vaughan N/A
2 Ultimate X-Men #1 - Brian K. Vaughan N/A
3 The Tomorrow People 2001 Brian K. Vaughan Buy
4 Return to Weapon X 2002 Brian K. Vaughan Buy
5 World Tour 2002 Brian K. Vaughan Buy
6 Hellfire & Brimstone 2003 Brian K. Vaughan Buy
7 Ultimate War 2003 Brian K. Vaughan Buy
8 Return of the King 2003 Brian K. Vaughan Buy
9 Ultimate X-Men, Vol. 2: Return to Weapon X 2001 Brian K. Vaughan N/A
10 Blockbuster 2004 Brian K. Vaughan Buy
11 New Mutants 2004 Brian K. Vaughan Buy
12 The Tempest 2004 Brian K. Vaughan Buy
13 Cry Wolf 2005 Brian K. Vaughan Buy
14 The Most Dangerous Game 2005 Brian K. Vaughan Buy
15 Hard Lessons 2005 Brian K. Vaughan Buy
16 Ultimate X-Men Collection, Book 2 2003 Brian K. Vaughan N/A
17 Magnetic North 2006 Brian K. Vaughan Buy
18 Phoenix? 2006 Brian K. Vaughan Buy
19 Magical 2007 Brian K. Vaughan Buy
20 Cable 2007 Brian K. Vaughan Buy
21 Sentinels 2008 Brian K. Vaughan Buy
22 Apocalypse 2008 Brian K. Vaughan Buy
23 Absolute Power 2008 Brian K. Vaughan Buy
24 X-Men/Fantastic Four 2009 Brian K. Vaughan Buy
25 Ultimate X-Men, Vol. 4: Hellfire and Brimstone 2003 Brian K. Vaughan N/A
26 X-Men : Le Retour du Roi 2003 Brian K. Vaughan N/A
27 Ultimate X-Men Collection, Book 4 2005 Brian K. Vaughan N/A
28 Ultimate X-Men, Vol. 8: New Mutants 2004 Brian K. Vaughan N/A
29 Ultimate X-Men Collection, Book 5 2005 Brian K. Vaughan N/A
30 Ultimate X-Men, Vol. 10: Cry Wolf 2005 Brian K. Vaughan N/A
31 Ultimate X-Men, Vol. 11: The Most Dangerous Game 2005 Brian K. Vaughan N/A
32 Ultimate X-Men Collection, Book 6 2006 Brian K. Vaughan N/A
33 Ultimate X-Men, Vol. 13: Magnetic North 2006 Brian K. Vaughan N/A
34 Ultimate X-Men, Vol. 14: Phoenix? 2006 Brian K. Vaughan N/A
35 Ultimate X-Men Collection, Book 8 2008 Brian K. Vaughan N/A
36 Ultimate X-Men Collection, Book 9 2009 Brian K. Vaughan N/A
37 Ultimate X-Men: Ultimatum 2008 Brian K. Vaughan N/A
38 Ultimatum Companion 2011 Brian K. Vaughan N/A

Ultimate X-Men was Marvel’s modernized take on the X-Men, launched as part of the Ultimate universe in 2001. Brian K. Vaughan was one of several writers who worked on the series during its run, contributing arcs like New Mutants, The Most Dangerous Game, and Magnetic North. His work on the title ran alongside his creator-owned projects.

The 38 collected volumes represent the series’ full run, including standard trades and larger collection formats. Vaughan’s contributions helped shape the Ultimate X-Men during a period when the Ultimate line was one of Marvel’s biggest sellers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Ultimate X-Men series?

There are 38 books in the Ultimate X-Men series, published between 2001 and 2011.

What is the first book in the Ultimate X-Men series?

The first book in the Ultimate X-Men series is Ultimate X-Men Annual #1, published in 2005.

What is Ultimate X-Men?

Ultimate X-Men was part of Marvel’s Ultimate line, which reimagined classic Marvel characters for modern readers. The series started in 2001 and ran for over 100 issues, with multiple writers including Brian K. Vaughan contributing significant arcs. Vaughan’s runs include New Mutants, Magnetic North, and other storylines across 38 collected volumes.

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