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DNX #3 features Big Moments but a Choppy Story

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DNX #3

While 3K’s counterstroke has shocked the X-Men, Philadelphia is no less in the shadow of disaster as the Chairman’s spoilsport plan comes into effect! The X-Men must look to the least of their number, while the Fantastic Four fight against time to deliver the data that can save the day! DNX #3 ups the action as the X-Men must deal with multiple disasters.

I’ve generally enjoyed the DNX storyline as it feels lit gets a bit back to basics for the X-Men. The X-Men are protecting everyone while the opposing side wants to expand the mutant nation to rule over humans. With the Fantastic Four mixed in, the event has been an interesting one that while short, it does a good job of wrapping up recent storylines while delivering a big bombastic battle. DNX #3 is a good issue when it comes to that battle with it clearly over for the Chairman and the X-Virus set loose. That’s not all, a giant ship is bearing down on Philadelphia threatening a second disaster.

Written by Jed MacKay, the comic is interesting and feels like a nice chapter of the overall story, but that’s the thing, it’s a chapter. This is an event taking place in the DNX miniseries as well as X-Men and Fantastic Four. This issue shows, if you haven’t been reading those other series, you’re missing out and missing key information. This is one where the main series can’t be read and appreciate on its own, it relies on its tie-ins for the main story, not ancillary information. It also relies heavily on readers having kept up with the X-Men, making it an interesting one for Fantastic Four readers not interested. A key character in this issue has been around since the beginning of the latest X-Men volume and if you haven’t been reading that series, the moments don’t hit in any way special. Still, there’s something fun about the issue and series as a whole.

The art by Federico Vicentini captures the chaos. With color by David Curiel and lettering by Clayton Cowles, the comic swings big in visuals and nails the frantic nature of what’s going on. The characters look great and it has a lot of visually dramatic moments. But, with a virus loose and a city panicking, the comic doesn’t quite capture any of that well. It all feels like after thoughts for the bigger action going on.

DNX #3 is one with big moments for a few characters. But, their moments flounder without knowledge from other comics. It’s an event that’s not so much contained but playing off of multiple years worth of storytelling and where each issue is key. With all of that, DNX #3 comes off as a sliver of a greater picture instead of big moments to be appreciated on their own.

Story: Jed MacKay Art: Federico Vicentini
Color: David Curiel Letters: Clayton Cowles
Story: 7.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read

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Preview: DNX #3

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DNX #3

(W) Jed MacKay (A) Federico Vicentini

While 3K’s counterstroke has shocked the X-Men, Philadelphia is no less in the shadow of disaster as the Chairman’s spoilsport plan comes into effect! The X-Men must look to the least of their number, while the Fantastic Four fight against time to deliver the data that can save the day!

Comic book cover for 'DN X #3' featuring Marvel characters including Cyclops, Wolverine, and a large white beast, with the tagline 'Evolution is Contagious'.
A comic book panel depicting a mystical scene in Juniper, Pennsylvania, featuring a statue emitting smoke, with urban buildings and cars in the background. Characters discuss the statue while a mysterious, clawed figure emerges from the mist.
A comic book scene depicting a confrontation between characters in a damaged airship, with fiery effects and an emotional exchange regarding past actions and responsibility.
Comic panel featuring a confrontation between Cyclops and The Thing, with Cyclops using his optic blast while The Thing prepares to attack. Background displays dynamic action and energy, with additional characters visible.

Preview: X-Men #38

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X-Men #38

(W) Jed MacKay (A) Tony S. Daniel

Terrorist, warrior, father, teacher, killer. Magneto has been all of these things. Now he unconsciously assumes a new role: genetic prophet, with a message from the future written in his very blood. But will that message spell deliverance… or doom?

Cover of X-Men comic issue 38 featuring multiple characters including Magneto and a figure in a dark costume, with colorful effects in the background.
Cover page of the X-Men comic titled 'Magneto', featuring blue graphic design elements, character credits, and storyline overview.
Comic panel featuring two characters: a menacing creature holding a magnifying glass and a figure in a helmet and cape. Dialogue conveys tension and threat.
A comic book scene featuring two characters: one in a dark armored outfit with a mask and cape, the other in a sleek, skin-tight costume. The masked character shows an expression of surprise, while the other character appears calm, floating against a backdrop of dark clouds and a starry sky.

Preview: Fantastic Four #17

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Fantastic Four #17

(W) Ryan North (A) Vincenzo Carratù

The Fantastic Four find themselves in a strange environment, with no memory of how they got there… or worse, of who they actually are. There is a rock monster among them. They seem to have strange powers. And each of them has sustained serious injuries, including burns… burns that it’s soon clear only the youngest one could’ve inflicted. The older man — whose limbs have a strange elasticity — has a single word written in blood on his own arm: SURVIVE.

A DNX TIE-IN you won’t see coming!

Cover of Fantastic Four #17 featuring characters in a dramatic pose, with one throwing fire and others looking alarmed against a rocky background.
A promotional page for the comic series 'Fantastic Four,' featuring credits for writer Ryan North, artist Vincenzo Carratù, and others, set against a blue background with graphic elements related to the story.
A comic panel featuring three characters in superhero costumes. One character lies on the ground, appearing injured, while another looks worried. A third character, resembling a rocky figure, is moving. The background depicts a dark cavern environment.
A comic book panel featuring two characters in a rocky cave. One character, made of stone, is humorously discussing combat injuries, while another character, dressed in a blue and white suit, listens. The scene captures a lighthearted conversation amidst a dramatic setting.
A comic book panel featuring two characters conversing in a rocky environment. One character is a large, rocky figure (The Thing) and the other is a man in a blue superhero outfit (Mr. Fantastic). The dialogue reflects humorous exchanges about their afflictions and a medical inquiry.
Comic panel featuring characters from the Fantastic Four discussing their situation in a warm, cave-like environment. The characters express confusion about their surroundings and speculate on their connections and identities.

Preview: DNX #2

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DNX #2

(W) Jed MacKay (A) Federico Vicentini

The X-Men and 3K do battle high above Philadelphia. aided by members of the Fantastic Four. while at the Baxter Building, the greatest minds of each team join forces in a bid to save the life of the master of magnetism, Magneto. But while the X-Men bring war to their enemies for the last time, the Chairman has a last resort…

Cover of 'DNX #2' comic book featuring a character in a tank filled with liquid, with several superhero figures including a flame-wielding character and others in the background. The title 'DNX' is prominently displayed above.
A vibrant park scene featuring a statue of Bolivar Trask, surrounded by greenery and lamp posts. Two characters are engaged in a conversation, one wearing a suit and looking contemplative, while the other appears skeptical. An elderly figure sits in the background.
Action-packed comic scene featuring a fierce battle with various superheroes, including characters wielding weapons and using powers, set in a dynamic environment.
A comic book page depicting a chaotic battle scene with multiple characters engaging in combat. One character is attacking another with a sword, while another is expressing surprise. The setting features dynamic action with explosions and energy effects.
A comic book panel showing a dynamic fight scene between a female character with dark hair and a male character in a yellow suit with a mask. The female character appears to be attacking the male character, who expresses surprise. Speech bubbles convey their dialogue about mind control and psychic abilities, adding to the tense atmosphere.

DNX #1 Kicks Off the next X-Event Paying Off the Long Build Up

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DNX #1

THE X-VIRUS UNLEASHED! The X-Men and 3K. Each steered by an original heir of Xavier, each with their own vision for the mutant people. Each at one another’s throats. Cyclops and the Chairman both experienced the future of the Age of Revelation and came home with a renewed mission: The X-Men to prevent that future. 3K to own it. While the X-Men seek out the Fantastic Four to help save one of their own, the White Beast begins his plan to unleash the X-Virus in a major population area! EVOLUTION IS CONTAGIOUS! DNX #1 is the start of the next X-event with Cyclop’s X-Men and the Fantastic Four clashing with the Chairman and 3K.

It’s been a little over a year since 3K’s X-Men were first introduced and a little over two years since this volume of X-Men began. DNX #1 feels like the beginning of the payoff for those who have stuck through the series which has delivered some rather intriguing twists and turns. It’s also the follow of to the “Age of Revelation” storyline that jumped the series ten years into the future where mutants dominate and a virus runs loose. That storyline had Cyclops and the Chairman return to the current time with knowledge of what’s to come. One is determined to prevent it while the other is determined to see it through. It’s yet another alternate timeline type story where someone needs to prevent it from occurring. But, there’s something intriguing about this as in some ways it gets to the roots of the X-Men.

Written by Jed MacKay, the story pits Cyclops’ duty against the Chairman’s vision. One wants to bring about mutant dominance while the other wants to protect mutants as well as humanity. The basic plot feels very much like the classic split of vision between Professor X and Magneto, one wanting peace and coexistence while the other wants militant domination. It’s also a clear shift from the recent Krakoan Age which saw mutants more as nationalists manipulating the world in many ways.

What’s solid about the issue is it feels like a bit of a throwback in some ways. Cyclops’ team really works as a team, each bringing their strengths to help the whole. Quentin Quire’s way of finding 3K’s cloaked ship is particularly cool and shows a use of the team’s mutant powers for more than just blunt force. Once confronting 3K’s X-Men, there’s also more than just the usual bash showing off the experience of the team as well. But that unity of a team and experience is in stark contrast to the Chairman and 3K who are unable to peacefully work together. MacKay keeps things shaky where readers have no idea who they can trust when it comes to the villains.

The inclusion of the Fantastic Four adds to the story as well. Having Beast work with Mr. Fantastic not only keeps the X-Men’s abilities in check (Beast can’t solve his problem) but it also allows for a morality debate about how to proceed. But, as we’ve seen elsewhere, it’s Sue Storm who really steps up showing she’s a badass leader who gets shit done (and makes us want to see MacKay take on the FF more).

The art by Federico Vicentini is pretty solid. With color by David Curiel and lettering by Clayton Cowles, the art is engaging and interesting. The issue’s visuals are able to shift from a debate between two characters to an outright brawl. Where things really stand out with DNX #1‘s art is its ability to deliver the tension and uncertainty during certain scenes. 3K unsure if they’re about to be killed by the Chairman creates a certain paranoia that the art is able to depict perfectly.

DNX #1 is for those truly invested in the current X-Men storyline. It continues a story that began some time ago and is a continuation of the reveals in the “Age of Revelation.” New readers might enjoy it, the team does a good job and making it new reader friendly, but the interesting details might be lost. Overall, not a bad start to an event that has us interested in seeing how it plays out.

Story: Jed MacKay Art: Federico Vicentini
Color: David Curiel Letters: Clayton Cowles
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Read

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Preview: DNX #1

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DNX #1

(W) Jed MacKay (A) Federico Vicentini

THE X-VIRUS UNLEASHED!

The X-Men and 3K. Each steered by an original heir of Xavier, each with their own vision for the mutant people. Each at one another’s throats. Cyclops and the Chairman both experienced the future of the Age of Revelation and came home with a renewed mission: the X-Men to prevent that future. 3K to own it. While the X-Men seek out the Fantastic Four to help save one of their own, the White Beast begins his plan to unleash the X-Virus in a major populated area! EVOLUTION IS CONTAGIOUS!

Comic book cover featuring a group of superheroes, including Cyclops in the foreground with glasses emitting light. The title 'DN X' is prominently displayed, along with the subtitle 'Evolution is Contagious' and issue number '#1'. The background includes a city skyline under a blue sky.
A comic page featuring three panels, depicting a dystopian scene with crowds in fear, mutations caused by a virus, and a lone figure overlooking a ruined city.
A comic book panel featuring a group of characters discussing a threat in Philadelphia. In the foreground, a male character with goggles speaks to others, expressing urgency about stopping a release of a virus. The background shows a city skyline with birds flying.
A scene set in the Baxter Building, headquarters of the Fantastic Four, featuring characters discussing a life-threatening situation. One character, Dr. Richards, is engaged in conversation with others, including a blue-skinned figure and a man in a purple jacket. The background shows a city skyline and machinery, emphasizing a scientific setting.
A comic book panel depicting characters engaged in a serious discussion in a scientific lab. One character, dressed as a doctor, holds a clipboard while explaining a critical condition. Another character, appearing worried, listens intently. A blue-skinned character is also present, analyzing information. A green liquid is seen in the background, suggesting a scientific or experimental setting.
A comic book panel featuring a close-up of a character with white hair and a serious expression, discussing Magneto, who is depicted in a dynamic pose surrounded by energy and swirling tendrils.

A fight to the death in the final issue of DNX leads to a major shift in Jed MacKay’s X-Men run

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This November, the X-Men’s war against 3K comes down to a dramatic showdown between Cyclops and Beast—now the 3K’s Chairman—in the final chapter of DNX!

Arriving in September, DNX by Jed MacKay and Federico Vicentini unites the X-Men and Fantastic Four for a crossover that serves as a culmination of years of mutant storytelling. Marking a major turning point in MacKay’s run, the event sees 3K’s twisted plan to “make more mutants” finally become reality. After Cyclops’ trip to the future in Age of Revelation, the X-Men believe they know what’s coming. But as they join forces with the Fantastic Four to stop 3K from unleashing the X-Virus, they’ll discover that the future is never set in stone. When the dust settles, fans can expect an exciting shakeup for MacKay and Netho Diaz’s X-Men. Stay tuned in the coming weeks to learn more, including the announcement of an all-new solo series launching in its aftermath.

In DNX #4, the X-Men and the Fantastic Four must regroup and address the unexpected catastrophe, while the effects of 3K’s Chairman’s scheme have only begun to be felt! But the Chairman soon learns that even his plans have flaws… It features a main cover by Kaare Andrews and a variant from Vicentini.

In X-Men #41, a DNX tie-in issue, the X-Men and the Fantastic Four are on a mission to save lives—but O*N*E has a mandate to enforce a quarantine zone and have their own mission to complete. Can both succeed? Featuring a main cover by Diaz and variant by Ivan Shavrin.

And in DNX #5, the event comes to its epic conclusion. X-Men and 3K. Scott Summers and Henry McCoy. Cyclops and the Chairman. To the death. With a main cover by Andrews and variants by Vicentini and Giuseppe Camuncoli.

DNX #1, available in True Believers Blind Bags featuring exclusive covers not available for individual purchase, arrives on September 2. Check out the new covers and preorder both DNX and X-Men at your local comic shop today.

3K’s Counter-Attack Stuns the X-Men and Fantastic Four seek to Save Magneto’s Life in DNX this October

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This October, things go from bad to worse for the X-Men and the Fantastic Four in their battle against the villainous group 3K! While Cyclops’ team engages 3K above the skies of Philadelphia to prevent the release of the X-Virus and the emergence of a dark future, the Fantastic Four have mysteriously forgotten their own identities (and how their powers work!) while on their own quest to save the master of magnetism, Magneto. As if that’s not enough trouble, the X-Men’s base in Alaska comes under attack with John Greycrow left alone to defend it and Psylocke stalks a mysterious monster on a dangerous solo mission that promises to reveal dark secrets. It’s all taking place across new issues of DNX, Fantastic Four, and X-Men this October.

In DNX #3, 3K’s counterstroke has shocked the X-Men and Philadelphia is no less in the shadow of disaster as the Chairman’s spoilsport plan comes into effect! The X-Men must look to the least of their number while the Fantastic Four fight against time to deliver the data that can save the day. From writer Jed Mackay, art by Federico Vicentini, and cover by Kaare Andrews, it arrives October 14.

In X-Men #39, enemies put their sights on the X-Men’s home base — the Factory, in Alaska. But the Factory is not undefended…and John Greycrow is an army unto himself! From writer Jed Mackay, art by Netho Diaz, and cover by Tony S. Daniel, it arrives October 14.

In X-Men #40, alone on what could be a flying tomb, Psylocke stalks a mysterious monster on a solo mission for answers. But the answers she finds may raise only further questions. From writer Jed Mackay and art and cover by Tony S. Daniel, it arrives October 28.

In Fantastic Four #18, The Fantastic Four are lost, with no memory of who they are or why they’re there — but now they know they need to find out, fast —because Magneto’s life hangs in the balance. But without identities — or a clear understanding of their powers — the FF are as much a danger to themselves as they are their opponents. from writer Ryan North, art by Vincenzo Carratù, and cover by Giuseppi Camuncoli, it arrives October 28.

Check out the main covers for DNX #3, Fantastic Four #18, X-Men #39 and #40 below and stay tuned for more reveals about DNX in the weeks ahead. Preorder the main series and tie-in issues at your local comic shop today and look for the DNX #1 True Believers Blind Bags, featuring exclusive covers not available for individual purchase, in shops on September 2.

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