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Preview: The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man #4

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The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man #4

Writer: Gail Simone
Artist: Elisa Romboli
Colorist: Iolanda Zanfardino
Letterer: Iolanda Zanfardino
Cover artist: Oliver Barrett

Cocky Liam the Bulldog’s next event is an over-the-top media circus, with his opponent, Ivan the Bear, showing up unconcerned with the preening and posturing—only ready to deal some real damage! Fellow boxer Ramon the Lion watches the match, preparing for a comeback and his own bout with the winner!

Produced in cooperation with the editorial leaders at the historic magazine The Ring, the Bible of Boxing, Gail Simone (Uncanny X-Men) is joined by the artistic team of illustrator Elisa Romboli (You Never Heard of Me) and colorist/letterer Iolanda Zanfardino (A Thing Called Truth) to deliver a series of exciting boxing battles and dramatic calculations in the ring!

A comic book cover featuring two boxers engaged in a match, with one boxer landing a punch on the other. The title 'The Ring' is prominently displayed at the top, along with the subtitle 'The Man Who Beat the Man'.
A hospital scene featuring a woman in a hospital bed, monitored by medical equipment, with a concerned family member by her side. A child is depicted running down the hospital corridor.
Comic panel showing a high school hallway with lockers, featuring a couple kissing
A comic panel showing a woman with red hair distressed, resting her head on a desk, while three confident women with ponytails pose behind her.
A comic page depicting a school scene with students. The first panel shows a girl with red hair after summer break. Other panels illustrate a conflict where one girl is pushed, leading to an emotional moment with hands reaching out and a message about love.
A graphic novel panel depicting a man with curly hair lying in a hospital bed, bandaged and visibly in pain. The background includes medical equipment, and text overlays express his feelings of hurt and emotional turmoil following an accident.

Exclusive Preview: Uncanny X-Men #36

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Uncanny X-Men #36

(W) Gail Simone (A) Luciano Vecchio
(C) Matthew Wilson (L) Clayton Cowles
(CA) Luciano Vecchio, Matthew Wilson (VCA) Benjamin Su, Juan Frigeri and Erick Arciniega, David Lopez and KJ Diaz, Greg Land and Rachelle Rosenberg

WILD RIDE, PART FOUR! The Harbinger of Demons, REPENT, prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice to free an X-Man from what he believes is a homicidal possession. Can the UNCANNY X-MEN survive the experience? It’s MUTANT vs. MALICE in a battle for their eternal SOULS! WILD RIDE comes to a stunning conclusion here!

Cover of The Uncanny X-Men #36 featuring a character lying down with a distressed expression, large eye symbol behind them, and a comic book style design.
A comic book page from 'The Uncanny X-Men,' featuring various characters including Rogue, Gambit, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Jubilee, and others. The page includes a brief synopsis of a storyline involving the X-Men mentoring young mutants and confronting a demon-related issue.
A scene inside a modern train in Northern Italy featuring a group of stylized characters engaged in conversation. The characters include a woman in a black outfit, a man with sunglasses and a scarf, a woman with blonde hair, and a character with red skin and pointed ears. Outside the train, a Frecciarossa train is visible on the tracks.
A comic book panel depicting several characters in a conversation, featuring a man with sunglasses, a woman with curly hair, and a priest discussing a mysterious entity. The setting appears to be inside a vehicle, with characters expressing various emotions regarding the situation.
Comic book page featuring dialogue and illustrations: a character with a dark past speaks about a demon, while another character expresses discomfort over the story.

Exclusive Preview: Uncanny X-Men #37

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Uncanny X-Men #37

(W) Gail Simone (A) Luciano Vecchio
(C) Matt Wilson (L) Clayton Cowles
(CA) Luciano Vecchio, Mattia Iacono (VCA) Alex Ross, Kendrick “Kunkka” Lim, Ivan Shavrin

WILD RIDE, PART THREE! An X-MAN faces a terrifying transformation. and the CURE may be worse than the disease! Who or WHAT is REPENT. and why are they the LAST HOPE of a beloved mutant? Meanwhile, the newly formed UNCANNY X-MEN learn of a dark connection between their recent foes, one that may involve one of the OUTLIERS’ deepest secrets!

Cover of The Uncanny X-Men #35 featuring a character dressed in a black and red outfit, wielding a dagger, surrounded by red chains and a dark background.
A close-up of a superhero character, expressing anger with clenched fists and a determined expression. The character has short, white hair and wears a costume featuring the X-Men logo.
Comic book panel featuring two characters discussing a serious topic, with expressions of concern on their faces. One character is holding another's hand. Background includes a crowd and shadowy figures, suggesting a tense atmosphere.
A comic book page featuring multiple characters in a tense scene. A woman with dark hair and a worried expression is confronting a male character in a costume. Another woman, with light hair and a distressed look, is pleading for help. The background includes a church setting with religious elements, highlighting a dramatic interaction among the characters.

Preview: The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man #3

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The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man #3

Writer: Gail Simone
Artist: Elisa Romboli
Colorist: Iolanda Zanfardino
Letterer: Iolanda Zanfardino
Cover artist: Oliver Barrett

Writer Gail Simone (Uncanny X-Men) continues this new series that mixes boxing lore and strategy with a fictional (yet fully fleshed-out) group of challengers who all want to beat—and be—The Champ! Produced in cooperation with the editorial leaders at the historic boxing magazine The Ring, Simone is joined by the artistic team of illustrator Elisa Romboli (You Never Heard of Me) and colorist/letterer Iolanda Zanfardino (The Least We Can Do) to deliver a boxing epic like no other!

The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man #3

Preview: Uncanny X-Men #33

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Uncanny X-Men #33

(W) Gail Simone (A) Luciano Vecchio

“WILD RIDE” starts here! Gambit’s condition is worsening, causing an unexpected shake-up in the roster of the UNCANNY X-MEN. But is it merely magic that is taking over his form and behavior, or is it something far more sinister? Rogue desperately tries to save her husband in our most disturbing story yet!

Uncanny X-Men #33

Preview: Uncanny X-Men #32

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Uncanny X-Men #32

(W) Gail Simone (A) Jim Towe, Rogê Antônio, Federica Mancin

THE INVASION HAS BEGUN, and the EXTERMINATORS ARE HERE. Can even the might of the combined UNCANNY X-MEN stem the tide of the TERROR FROM THE STARS? And what is the TRUE MISSION of the alien force attacking LOUISIANA? It’s MUTATION vs. MUTANT in glorious CEREBRO-COLOR!

Uncanny X-Men #32

Preview: X-Men: The Hellfire Murder #1

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X-Men: The Hellfire Murder #1

(W) Gail Simone, Jed MacKay, Erica Schultz, Saladin Ahmed, Eve L. Ewing (A) Aaron Kuder, Joëlle Jones, Luciano Vecchio, Federica Mancin, Tony S. Daniel, Cory Smith

HOMICIDE AT THE HELLFIRE GALA!

When an iconic mutant power player is murdered at an exclusive masquerade hosted by SEBASTIAN SHAW, it falls to WOLVERINE and JUBILEE to solve a locked-room mystery that has dire consequences for all mutantkind. Everyone is a suspect. And the party isn’t over yet…

X-Men: The Hellfire Murder #1

Preview: The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man #2

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The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man #2

Writer: Gail Simone
Artist: Elisa Romboli
Colorist: Iolanda Zanfardino
Letterer: Iolanda Zanfardino
Cover artist: Oliver Barrett

Writer Gail Simone (Uncanny X-Men) continues this new series that mixes boxing lore and strategy with a fictional yet fully-fleshed-out group of boxers who all want to beat—and be—The Champ! Produced with the editorial leadership at the historic boxing magazine The Ring, Simone is joined by the artistic team of illustrator Elisa Romboli (You Never Heard of Me) and colorist/letterer Iolanda Zanfardino (The Least We Can Do) to deliver a boxing epic like no other!

The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man #2

Preview: Uncanny X-Men #31

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Uncanny X-Men #31

(W) Gail Simone, Marieke Nijkamp (A) David Baldeón, Jim Towe, Andrea Di Vito

Louisiana is GROUND ZERO for an attack force of alien ships with a mission, and woe betide any human or mutant who gets in their way! As if that isn’t enough, an Outlier goes on the worst first date ever! Kids are dancing during the end of the world, and the UNCANNY X-MEN are the chaperones to terror!

PLUS: A SPECIAL BACKUP STORY CELEBRATING DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH!

Uncanny X-Men #31

Preview: Summer of Supergirl Special #1

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Summer of Supergirl Special #1

(W) Sophie Campbell, Mark Waid, Gail Simone (A) Belén Ortega, Cian Tormey, Emma Kubert

THE SUMMER BELONGS TO SUPERGIRL! The quiet town of Midvale is shaken to its core when Supergirl finds herself face-to-face with the galactic bounty hunter, Lobo. Can the Maiden of Might stand up to the Main Man? Plus, two bonus stories celebrating Supergirl as she resumes her rightful place as the Heir to El!

Comic book cover titled 'Summer of Supergirl Special' featuring Supergirl in a dynamic pose with her cape flowing, alongside characters such as Lobo and others. The background includes colorful graphics with aquatic creatures and features various characters showcasing a vibrant comic art style.
A comic book panel featuring a chaotic scene with Supergirl and humorous characters in a lively setting. The characters are engaged in a humorous dialogue, describing a chaotic event involving a 'super-mutt' and other characters, creating a vibrant narrative with comedic elements.
A comic book scene depicting a courtroom-like setting with various characters. Supergirl stands with arms crossed, while Lobo, a muscular figure, pleads guilty. An alien character presides, addressing Lobo and another character. There are several other figures in the background, including a humanoid and a blue-skinned character, emphasizing a mix of different species and tensions in the scene.
A comic book page featuring characters in a courtroom setting discussing a violent individual named Lobo, who is portrayed as aggressive and destructive. Supergirl is shown defending herself, asserting her innocence in the situation.
A comic book page featuring Supergirl in a courtroom setting, addressing a judge while various characters, including other superheroes and pets, listen. She discusses a conflict involving super-pets and emphasizes shared responsibility in the situation.
A comic panel featuring Supergirl pleading for leniency for Lobo's sentencing while other characters, including a green alien and a dog, listen. Lobo expresses his troubled upbringing, and the panel discusses the need for accountability. The scene conveys a mix of humor and seriousness.
A comic panel showing a character with spiky black hair and makeup, dressed in a casual outfit, talking animatedly with a female superhero and a large, smiling cartoon shark. The setting includes vibrant colors and speech bubbles with playful dialogue.
Cover of 'Summer of Supergirl Special' comic featuring Supergirl flying, with a playful dog, and other characters including Lobo; bright colors and dynamic poses
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