Do you have comic recs for Chamber? He's one of those characters I've always been interested in just based off his design but I've never actually looked into what to read for him.
omg tysm for asking i love talking abt Chamber !!!!
There are two options; you could either read in chronological order and start with Generation X (1994) #1, or you could start with Chamber (2002) (his 4 issue solo series) just to get a good introduction to Jono's character and then read Generation X (1994)
If you already know that you really like Jono and don't need an introduction then I'd say go ahead and start at the beginning with Generation X.
These won't be all of his appearances, i'm limiting this just to 616 and these are just comics that I think are essential reads for any Chamber fan.
Ayda's Chamber Reading Recommendations
1. Generation X (1994)
This is his debut series and has so many great moments, I'd even recommend reading the Annuals (especially the '97 and '98 ones) as well as the Generation X Underground Special (1998) these aren't required they're just great reads)
2. Uncanny X-Men #395-398
These issues follow Chamber after he graduates from Gen X but before he accepts the offer to join the X-Men. Incredible character moments for Jono
3. Chamber (2002)
This one could even be your starting point, it's that good. It's only 4 issues but it follows Chamber on an undercover mission at ESU. I recommend it as a starting point because it's so isolated, (its disconnected from any other stories going on at the same time) and allows the reader to focus on Jono's character without having to also focus on other characters/events. Just great all around imo.
4. Weapon X (2002) #15-21
Chamber plays a major part in this arc, and it gives you important context for the next comic on this list.
5. Generation M #1
This issue follows Chamber after he got depowered during M-Day.
6. New Excalibur (2006) #9
This issue continues to follow Chamber after getting depowered.
7. New Warriors (2007) #2-20
I'd personally skip over this i'm ngl... he's certainly in the book but he does next to nothing and his character design and abilities are completely different. you can read it if you'd like but it's unneeded.
8. X-Men Legacy (2008) #248
He doesn't really play a major role in this issue, it's just here for context as to why his powers were restored lol
9. Generation X (2017)
As much as I bemoan some of the creative decisions made in this comic, I loved Jono being a teacher and coparenting with Jubilee.
10. Uncanny X-Men (2018) #11, #14, #15, #17, #18
This is during X-Men Disassembled, and I personally loved the decision to make Chamber join the Morlocks. However while i only listed the issues Jono was in, you may want to read the whole series (even the Chamber-less parts...) in order to be able to follow along with the plot.
11. Weapon X-Men
This one's a currently ongoing miniseries, and Chamber's characterization is on point (as i expected from Joe Casey lol)
I hope this list wasn't too confusing. I tried to limit it to stories where he actually did something important instead of just being a side character that talked every once in a while. (coughNew Mutants (2019)cough)
Hope you enjoy these recommendations !!!!!
