Chris Claremont Interview: X-Men, Wolverine, Dark Phoenix, and Marvel Comics

X-Men writer Chris Claremont joins us for his first Near Mint Condition interview! We discuss Claremont’s 17 years on X-Men, his return to comics, his second return to X-Men, behind-the-scenes stories from the X-Men and MCU films. This is a rare treat that you shouldn’t miss if you're a fan of classic X-Men stories like Dark Phoenix, Days of Future Past, and God Loves Man Kills. 0:00 Chris Claremont returns to Marvel in a new role 2:05 Why Chris Claremont refused to write X-Men for years 5:10 Fantastic Four, ghostwriting, and uncredited Marvel work 7:55 Creative control limits inside Marvel Comics 10:42 Writing new X-Men stories tied to classic Claremont runs 13:10 X-Factor, John Byrne, and major X-Men "What-if" scenarios 16:20 X-Men characters that almost didn't exist 19:05 X-Men stories editors rejected and how ideas evolve 22:30 Frank Miller, Wolverine, and writing for the artist 25:45 Why Wolverine’s powers are supposed to hurt 29:15 Corporate characters vs creator vision at Marvel 32:05 Rewriting Dark Phoenix and fixing the X-Men movies 36:40 Storm, female heroes, and changing X-Men leadership 41:20 The real-life women who inspired X-Men characters 47:40 Long-form storytelling, legacy, and the X-Men fan connection 👉Check out our CREATOR INTERVIEW playlist!    • Comic Book Creator Interviews   Support us on Patreon! We offer multiple tiers starting at $1 to give you exclusive access to show notes, voting on new videos, AMA, recognition, and private consultations! See which tier best fits your needs.   / nearmintcondition   Purchase NMC merch here: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/near-min... Check out our sponsors: USA: https://www.cheapgraphicnovels.com Europe: https://waltscomicshop.com Send fan mail or giveaway donations to: Near Mint Condition PO Box 5204 Frankfort, KY 40602 [email protected] #xmen #chrisclaremont #marvelcomics