Mutants may no longer have a homeland—but they’ll always have a home!
Announced last month and launching in August, celebrated writer Gail Simone and superstar artist David Marquez’s Uncanny X-Men will be the second of three flagship X-titles set in the upcoming From the Ashes era. Marvel has revealed the main cover and more details about the series!
With Professor X gone and his school transformed into a nightmare reflection of itself called Graymalkin Prison, the series sees Rogue step up to be the pillar of Xavier’s dream alongside Wolverine, Gambit, Nightcrawler, and Jubilee. From their new base of operations in New Orleans, the Uncanny X-Men are back to being the outlaw heroes the world hates and fears—and the light in the darkness for mutants everywhere! Mutantkind made a big statement with Krakoa, and now, life is harder for them than ever before, but Rogue’s X-Men will be there to welcome mutants to their new found family.
A core group of essential X-Men rise From the Ashes to face a world without a home – and without Professor X! All bonds among the mutant community seem to be slipping away, and Rogue reluctantly finds herself as the hero designated to bring them back together…but a fearless, malignant power is out there hunting mutants, and it has a terrible secret that may destroy what remains of the X-Men.!
Check out Marquez’s main cover below, and stay tuned tomorrow for Uncanny X-Men#1 variant cover reveals!
Just now at the Future of Marvel Comics’ X-Men and Digital Comics panel at South by Southwest (SXSW), Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski and VP, Executive Editor Tom Brevoort were joined by writers Jed MacKay and Gail Simone to announce what’s coming next for Marvel’s line of X-Men comics. In the wake of their acclaimed Krakoan Age, witness the X-Men’s latest evolution this summer in X-Men: From the Ashes!
This new era of X-Men will be centered around three flagship titles written and drawn by some of today’s most influential and acclaimed creators: Jed Mackay and Ryan Stegman’s X-Men, Gail Simone and David Marquez‘s Uncanny X-Men, and Eve L. Ewing and Carmen Carnero’s Exceptional X-Men. Each series will offer different explorations of the mutant mythos as they take Marvel’s Merry Mutants into bold and untrodden territory.
Over their 60-year history, the X-Men have been many things. Outcasts. Teachers. Revolutionaries. Heroes. Above all, they’re a species, and the future is still theirs for the taking! Krakoa showed the world what homo superior is truly capable of, and now, the X-Men have to fight harder than ever to keep Professor X’s dream alive. These three core series will approach the X-Men’s vital mission with distinct and relevant perspectives while remaining faithful to the storytelling power of the mutant metaphor!
Read on to discover what awaits!
X-MEN
Written by Jed MacKay Art by Ryan Stegman
KRAKOA IS NO MORE…BUT THE X-MEN FIGHT ON!
From their new base in Alaska, the X-Men raise a flag of defiance! Join CYCLOPS, BEAST, MAGNETO, PSYLOCKE, KID OMEGA, TEMPER (formerly OYA), MAGIK and JUGGERNAUT as they assemble against new forces, battling for the destiny and philosophy of the mutant species. Mutant business is their business.
“It’s not just those three titles in this relaunch, there’s a lot!” MacKay shared at the panel. “[My X-Men title] is where we’ll see the first inklings of what the X-Men will look like in 2024. I’m very excited for you guys to see it when it comes out. If you look at that line-up, they’re a group of people who are not well suited to integrating into the world. And in these books, we’ll see what that means and what it looks like going forward.”
UNCANNY X-MEN
Written by Gail Simone Art by David Marquez
OUTLAW HEROES ONCE AGAIN, THE X-MEN EMBARK ON A NEW MISSION!
Making themselves at home in the Big Easy, the X-Men protect a world that hates and fears them! Join ROGUE, GAMBIT, NIGHTCRAWLER, JUBILEE and WOLVERINE on explosive super hero adventures. Uncanny as ever, the X-Men are back to saving the day mutant-style!
“I think X-Fans are special in that we identify with having something different about us…and you’re going to feel that in this book, and what it means to have that thing about you that’s different, or exceptional. We go deep into the emotional part of that,” Simone told the crowd.
“David Marquez is the perfect artist for this book,” she continued. “He does amazing action, amazing character work, and he’s really excited about getting into the characters appearing in this book. I knew from the very first panel that this book was going to be super exciting and gorgeous. He just knows how to knock it out of the park!”
EXCEPTIONAL X-MEN
Written by Eve L. Ewing Art by Carmen Carnero
MUTANTKIND’S TWO GREATEST TEACHERS MOLD THE NEXT GENERATION OF X-MEN!
KATE PRYDE has returned home to Chicago following the war with ORCHIS. Having stepped away from the world of mutantdom, she is nevertheless called back into action as she crosses paths with a trio of new young mutants, BRONZE, AXO and MELEE, who clearly need training and guidance. Unfortunately for Kate, EMMA FROST thinks so as well!
This is only the beginning, and fans shouldn’t fret if they don’t see their favorite mutant icons just yet! In the coming weeks, get ready for more X-Men title announcements including new ongoing team books, solo series, and more. Catch a glimpse at some of the future titles and stay tuned for full announcements plus the main cover reveals and first looks for X-Men #1, Uncanny X-Men #1, and Exceptional X-Men #1.
Check out all three cast lineups on Ryan Stegman and Marte Gracia’s X-Men: From the Ashes promotional image and get a sneak peek at what’s to come in the X-Men: From the Ashes trailer, featuring never-before-seen artwork that teases new villains AND the mystery of Inamte X! And don’t forget to take your first steps into the new era on May 4 with a special prelude tale by Gail Simone in Free Comic Book Day 2024: Blood Hunt/X-Men #1 AND in June’s X-Men #35, the 700th issue of Uncanny X-Men, which will feature stories by both Simone and MacKay.
This year, Marvel and Hasbro join forces to bring the Micronaut’s beloved comic book adventures back to print in all-new omnibus collections! The Micronaut: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 1 will arrive in April and to celebrate this glorious and long-awaited hardcover collection, the Micronauts will also be spotlighted in an all-new line of variant covers!
Gracing the front of some of Marvel’s hottest ongoing series throughout April, see these legendary subatomic heroes alongside iconic Marvel heroes once more, including the X-Men, the Avengers, Deadpool, Spider-Man, and Venom. Drawn by modern superstar artists, these five covers depict Commander Rann, Princess Mari, Biotron, Acroyear and Bug emerging from Edges of Inner Space and bravely standing against the tyrannical Baron Karza!
Check out all five now and inquire with your local comic shop regarding availability!
DEADPOOL #1 MICRONAUTS VARIANT COVER BY PETE WOODS – 75960620897500111
VENOM #32 MICRONAUTS VARIANT COVER BY NICK BRADSHAW – 75960620191403251
X-MEN #33 MICRONAUTS VARIANT COVER BY TAURIN CLARKE – 75960609999303351
AVENGERS #13 MICRONAUTS VARIANT COVER BY MIKE MCKONE – 75960620426701341
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #48 MICRONAUTS VARIANT COVER BY DAVID MARQUEZ – 75960620200304841
(W) Sarah Gailey (A) Alessandro Miracolo (CA) David Marquez Rated T+ In Shops: Feb 28, 2024 SRP: $3.99
FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE! When Armament’s leader turns out to have ties to Yelena’s past, the fight gets personal. But will everything Yelena’s learned about herself be enough to protect her present – and Idylhaven’s future?
(W) Sarah Gailey (A) Alessandro Miracolo (C) Matt Milla (L) Travis Lanham (CA) David Marquez (VCA) SAOWEE Rated T+ In Shops: Jan 17, 2024 SRP: $3.99
When a shady corporation called Armament threatens Yelena Belova and her neighbors with eviction under suspicious circumstances, she decides to take the problem into her own hands. After all, there’s rarely a problem a little murder can’t solve! But Armament is not quite what it seems – and a single mistake could cost Yelena everything.
This March, Peter Parker and Miles Morales join forces as true partners, teaming up on the regular for missions that require a double dose of webhead! It’s a duo better than dynamic, amazing, sensational, superior…they’re SPECTACULAR!
Written by Greg Weisman and drawn by artist Humberto Ramos, Spectacular Spider-Men will mark Peter and Miles’ first ever ongoing team-up series. Weisman, known for writing the beloved animated Spectacular Spider-Man animated series and his work on Gargoyles, returns with all the web-slinging drama and adventure that made Spectacular Spider-Man a fan-favorite series. And who better to bring these new sagas to life than one of the definitive Amazing Spider-Man artists, Spidey legend Humberto Ramos! Together, they’ll mold a rewarding mentorship between Peter and Miles as the two heroes swap intelligence and tips, combine their strength against threats, and learn from each other’s differences in age and experience. The pair’s journey kicks off with an epic run-in with the Jackal.
Like many other of Marvel’s most anticipated launches, the debut issue of Spectacular Spider-Men will stand out at comic shops with a special Foil Variant Cover! Drawn by superstar artist David Marquez, the piece is a breathtaking depiction of both Spideys doing what they do best!
Check out Marquez’s Foil Cover now and keep a lookout for moreSpectacular Spider-Men news in the weeks ahead.
(W) Sarah Gailey (A) Alessandro Miracolo (C) Matt Milla (L) Travis Lanham (CA) David Marquez (VCA) SAOWEE Rated T+ In Shops: Jan 17, 2024 SRP: $3.99
When a shady corporation called Armament threatens Yelena Belova and her neighbors with eviction under suspicious circumstances, she decides to take the problem into her own hands. After all, there’s rarely a problem a little murder can’t solve! But Armament is not quite what it seems – and a single mistake could cost Yelena everything.
On May 4, celebrate Free Comic Book Day at your local comic shop by taking thrilling first steps into Marvel’s most anticipated title launches, storylines, and the next monumental crossover event—BLOOD HUNT!
It’s one of the biggest days for the comic book industry, and this year, Marvel has whipped up something for every comic book fan plus exciting entry points for newcomers across a record FIVE Free Comic Book Day titles!
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2024: BLOOD HUNT/X-MEN #1
Written by JED MacKAY & GAIL SIMONE Art by SARA PICHELLI & DAVID MARQUEZ Cover by KAEL NGU
Time once again for a shot of all-new Marvel goodness, absolutely free! First, witness the overture to this summer’s major crossover event starring the Avengers – BLOOD HUNT! And then get a glimpse of the future of mutantkind as Jubilee learns that you cannot go home again!
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2024: SPIDER-MAN/THE ULTIMATE UNIVERSE #1
Written by ZEB WELLS & DENIZ CAMP Art by RYAN STEGMAN & JUAN FRIGERI Cover by RYAN STEGMAN
Just weeks ahead of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #50, get the first taste of THE RETURN OF THE GOBLIN! Plus, prepare for the next evolutionary step of the Ultimate Universe as a powerful new hero debuts! But it doesn’t end there! Oh no, there are some surprises up our sleeve on this one!
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2024: MARVEL’S VOICES #1
Written by NIKESH SHUKLA & MORE Art by TADAM GYADU & MORE Cover by ANAND RAMCHERON
CELEBRATING A YEAR OF MARVEL’S VOICES WITH A BRAND-NEW STORY STARRING SPIDER-MAN INDIA!
Discover the legacy of the last Black Panther! Join Web-Weaver in hot pursuit of a thief in NYC! Jam out with Spider-Gwen! And see the world of the X-Men through a whole new lens. All this and more awaits in a special edition of MARVEL’S VOICES! Plus, return to Earth-50101 – the home of Pavitr Prabhakar, Spider-Man of Mumbai – for a new pulse-pounding adventure by celebrated writer Nikesh Shukla and artist Tadam Gyadu!
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2024: STAR WARS/DARTH VADER #1
Written by CHARLES SOULE & GREG PAK Penciled by IBRIAM ROBERSON & RAMON ROSANAS Cover by PHIL NOTO
Are there Rebel survivors stranded on Hoth? Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Lando Calrissian, and Chewbacca mount a dangerous rescue mission to Echo Base! Lightsabers! Blasters! Snowtroopers! All-out action amongst the wreckage of AT-AT walkers, Rebel airspeeders and frozen weapons of mass destruction!
Darth Vader employes a surprise character from the past to help him find Luke Skywalker. But Sabé, former handmaiden of Padmé Amidala is also on a quest for the son of Vader. Having worked for him as an Imperial Commander, Sabé has enough resources to cause chaos for anyone who stands in her path. How will this affect the Dark Lord’s plans to remove Palpatine from power?
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2024: SPIDEY & HIS AMAZING FRIENDS #1
SWING INTO ADVENTURE WITH SPIDEY!
Spidey, Ghost-Spider, and Miles will face off against Green Goblin, Doc Ock and more in this spectacular special. Filled with easy-to-read comic stories based on the hit Disney Junior show, this book is perfect for the youngest readers aged 5-7. Young fans will even be able to test their wall-crawling skills with thrilling interactive activity pages! Kids will love this not-to-be-missed comic: the perfect primer for the newest generation of Spider-Fans!
(W) Sarah Gailey (A) Alessandro Miracolo (C) Matt Milla (L) Travis Lanham (CA) David Marquez (VCA) Elena Casagrande, Peach Momoko Rated T+ In Shops: Dec 13, 2023 SRP: $3.99
Just as Yelena Belova begins to settle into life in suburbia as a consultant for honest, hardworking assassins, change comes in the form of Armament – a company whose endeavors seem to infiltrate every aspect of life in the tiny town of Idyllhaven. But what exactly is Armament’s interest in Idyllhaven – and what does it have to do with Yelena’s rogue mentees?
Revealed during the Marvel: Amazing Spider-Man – Gang War Panel at L.A. Comic Con, Marvel will celebrate a monumental milestone this March with Miles Morales: Spider-Man #300! Series writer Cody Ziglar gave fans the full scoop about this epic issue that honors the title’s legacy with a pivotal chapter for Miles Morales who took over the Ultimate Spider-Man title in 2011 before his current adventures in the 616.
The giant-sized issue will serve as a crucial turning point for Ziglar’s current run as a plot that’s been building since the start comes to its full fruition! Featuring art by some of the industry’s leading talents, including Miles’ co-creator Sara Pichelli and current series artist Federico Vicentini, Miles Morales: Spider-Man #18 will honor 300 issues with a grand battle between Spider-Man and his new archenemy—Rabble! Debuting in the latest run’s explosive opening arc, Rabble has been busy plotting her revenge against Spider-Man ever since she learned his secret identity! And the hyper-lethal Cape Killers led by Agent Gao, Scorpion, and Hightail are also gunning to bring Spidey down at all costs. Luckily, Miles will have backup of his own—his uncle, Aaron Davis AKA the Prowler, and his best friend, Ms. Marvel!
Miles Morales is in for the fight of his life! Rabble has stepped from the shadows of “Gang War” for a rematch, and she’s sworn bloody revenge against Brooklyn’s wall-crawler! But this time, Rabble’s out-of-control powers and desperation have her poised to obliterate far more than just Spider-Man’s life. Don’t miss this thrilling story by sensational lineup of Spider-Creators with fabulous guest stars, twists and turns and REVELATIONS that will send your Spider-Senses reeling!
Get your first taste of the action in both Vicentini’s cover as well as David Marquez’s variant cover and witness Miles Morales’ fiercest trial yet when Miles Morales: Spider-Man#18 hits stands in March!
