X-Tactics: Marvel's mutant revolution in the 2000s

The X-Men, X-Factor, X-Force and New Mutants are Marvel's mutant teams that over the decades have tackled issues such as racism, prejudice and homophobia, always with plenty of action and superpowers. However, between 2001 and 2004, one of the best phases of the mutants was created by British writer Peter Milligan and American artist Mike Allred.

Milligan and Allred completely revolutionized the monthly X-Force magazine, transforming it into something unique. They kept the name of the group, but changed all the members, creating new characters and taking it in the direction they wanted, without worrying about the opinion of more traditional fans. Thus, X-Force became X-Tactics.

The big turning point of this new phase was the approach of the characters as celebrities seeking fame and the spotlight, rather than traditional superheroes. Milligan and Allred anticipated the movement of overexposure and image enhancement that we see on social media today, creating unique and amoral characters such as Orphan, Anarchist, Deceased and Go For It.

Although there were still superpowers and action, X-Statix stood out for its intelligent humor and the characters' personal dramas, becoming a representation of a generation obsessed with fame. The publisher Panini has launched "X-Tactics - Omnibus", a collection of this unique and current phase, which promises to surprise fans.

This discussion about the quest for fame and media manipulation is still relevant today, making X-Statix a must-read for comic book fans looking for something different and provocative. After all, these characters are much more than just superheroes - they are reflections of a society obsessed with image and acceptance.