Ok, so I want to get into the X-Men Comics (I know you guys get that a lot, but hear me out)

I've been a semi-fan of X-Men as a whole for a bit. I watched the X-Men Evolutions series as a kid (BTW, don't go back and watch that, it doesn't hold up)
But I've enjoyed watching the X-Men movies, and spotting things I remember from the Evolutions series.
I also played the two X-Men Co-op games (forgot the names), but I got a good chunk of the story from that.
 
So, That's my history with X-Men: A Bastard look from all the medias except the comics.
 
Where should I start reading if I don't want the really old x-men comics?
I want the same beats as the X-Men Evolution series. I heard there is a comic based on the show, but like the show, I heard it's really bad. 
I was thinking of buying some trades, or even better buying through the iPad app.
 
Is there any guide you can point me to? It's all really confusing on where to start.

Thanks for the help.
(Oh, and if the comic industry wonders why they are not getting any new readers, and why the sales of comics suck. It's because it's so impenetrable to try and get into it.)

You're in luck.  iFanboy just posted a feature on this very subject: 
http://www.ifanboy.com/content/articles/X-Men__Where_Do_I_Start_ 
 
I generally echo their recommendations, however, for you personally, what's your stance on angst, darkness, etc?  If I recall correctly, Evolution was actually pretty light, had it's humor episodes and high school drama / sitcom bit, and even a terrible all-girl music video at one point?

Dark is fine. I'm mainly looking for the story aspects.
Thanks for the guide, I'll check it out.

Which characters do you like?  Perhaps we can think of a few storylines to pick out for you based on who's in them?

Personally, I think just diving right in is a fun way to get involved.  Pick up a trade paperback & get a whole storyline in one go :)  A cross-over is good, something like Messiah CompleX is fun and is packed with oodles of characters... It may seem confusing at first, but when you think 'Oooh,who's that?' you then look them upon the internet & find out more about the titles they come from... and you spiral out into a collection like that :)

Personally, I think just diving right in is a fun way to get involved.  Pick up a trade paperback & get a whole storyline in one go :)  A cross-over is good, something like Messiah CompleX is fun and is packed with oodles of characters... It may seem confusing at first, but when you think 'Oooh,who's that?' you then look them upon the internet & find out more about the titles they come from... and you spiral out into a collection like that :)

Ok, I'll try that. I guess I never really thought of it like that.
I'll pick up a trade, and jump in head first.

Thanks guys.

@fink: You're also coming in at a time when a (supposedly) major story arc is about to start. Schism is mostly taking place in a limited series. Prelude to Schism is already on issue 3 of 4, but no-one knows what danger is about to descend on them, and then Schism itself will (supposedly) introduce big changes that will end Uncanny X-Men... and subsequently launch two replacement titles (Wolverine & The X-Man, and Uncanny X-Men). So if you wanted to, you could start with Schism & the two new replacement titles.

I hope you have fun, no matter what you read :)

Agreed! Have fun. And you know what? Report back to us with what you picked up and how you liked it. I'd be interested to see what you thought.