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X-Men ’97: Season Two Delivers a Prelude to the Upcoming Second Season!

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The hit animated series X-Men ’97 returns this summer on Disney+, and once more, comic readers will be able to dive right into the action at their local comic shop with X-Men ’97: Season Two, an official prelude comic series! The five-issue limited series reunites writer Steve Foxe and artist Salva Espin who previously collaborated on the X-Men ’97 prelude comic series for Season One.

X-Men ’97: Season Two will lead directly from the end of the acclaimed first season to the start of the upcoming season two, setting the stage for the time-sprawling saga that awaits viewers, exploring the season’s biggest plot threads, and spotlighting the major new characters—and teams—joining the cast.

Extinction-day has come and gone, and your favorite X-Men are lost in time! Spinning out of Marvel Animation’s X-Men ’97 series, follow the X-Men left behind in a world that hunts and hates mutantkind! Can they survive? And just where – or when – are the X-Men now?! No X-Men ‘97 fan can miss this one!

Check out the cover by returning X-Men ‘97 cover artist Todd Nauck along with a variant cover by Jhony Caballero inspired by Season One’s iconic basketball looks. Stay tuned for more news about X-Men ’97 Season 2 in the months ahead and preorder the prelude comic series at your local comic shop!

The Next Epic Clash Between Wakanda and Atlantis Erupts in Marvel Rivals: Duel of Kings!

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One of the most intense comic book rivalrieshas found new life in Marvel Rivals! A recent arc of the hit game’s tie-in Infinity Comic series spotlighted Black Panther and Namor’s decades-long feud as a war escalated between their kingdoms that put the entire world of Marvel Rivals at risk! This April, fans can pick up this latest Marvel Rivals chapter at their local comic shop in Marvel Rivals: Duel of Kings, a print one-shot collecting the entire arc by Paul Allor, Salva Espín, and Jethro Morales.

THIEF OF THE DEEP!

Namor and Black Panther have a long history of bad blood between them, but when Namor shows up at the Galactic Empire of Wakanda with nefarious goals, there’s no hope that diplomacy will win the day. The king of Atlantis has secretly brought Jeff the Land Shark along in hopes of stealing Wakanda’s Chronovium! Will T’Challa and Shuri catch these fishy thieves red-handed?

Check out Stephen Segovia’s cover and preorder Marvel Rivals: Duel of Kings at your local comic shop today!

Marvel Rivals: Duel of Kings

Marvel celebrates Star Wars comics with Star Wars: A New Legacy

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Marvel Comics’ ventures into Star Wars storytelling stretch back to the very beginning of the franchise in 1977, and in 2015, a new era in their incredible history together kicked off with Jason Aaron and John Cassaday’s Star Wars #1, which sold a record-breaking one million copies. To celebrate the milestone 10th anniversary of Star Wars (2015) #1, Star Wars: A New Legacy, a new one-shot releasing in January, will feature all-new stories by some of the most impactful Star Wars comic creators of the decade! Join Charles Soule, Jason Aaron, Kieron Gillen, and more as they return to the galaxy far, far away and spotlight iconic Star Wars characters that made their debut in a Marvel comic!

Here’s what readers can look forward to:

  • From Darth Vader to Grand Moff Tarkin, the Empire’s most powerful gather on Alderaan to honor Emperor Palpatine in a thrilling story from New York Times best-selling Star Wars author Charles Soule and acclaimed Star Wars artist Ramon Rosanas! During this lavish Imperial event, Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros stage a daring heist, not knowing that Valance is hot on the trail! And a Sith artifact threatens to spoil the party for everyone! It’s a collision course of comics-originating characters including Darth Momin, Chanath Cha, Rik Duel, Commander Zahra, the Tagges, and many more, from the fan-favorite to obscure!
  • What ever happened to Scar Squadron? Also known as Task Force 99, this elite group of stormtroopers led by Sergeant Kreel answered directly to Darth Vader and were among the deadliest threats Luke, Leia, and the Rebellion faced throughout Jason Aaron’s pivotal run. Discover where their dark path led as Aaron revisits them alongside fellow Star Wars superstar Leonard Kirk. 
  • Kieron Gillen returns to the dark side with a story set during his acclaimed run of Darth Vader where he introduced breakout star Doctor Aphra! Joined by Salva Espin, enjoy Vader and Aphra’s troubled dynamic once more and gasp at a perilous game between Aphra’s old crew: 0-0-0, BT-1 and Krrsantan!

Check out a trio of stunning covers from superstar artists Steve McNiven, Leinil Francis Yu, and Kyle Hotz, and preorder Star Wars: A New Legacy #1 at your local comic shop today!

Preview: X-Men ’97 #4

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X-Men ’97 #4

(W) Steve Foxe (A) Salva Espin (CA) Todd Nauck
Rated T
In Shops: Jun 26, 2024
SRP: $3.99

SINISTER SECRETS COME TO LIGHT!
As the X-Men gather to celebrate good news, some of their most dangerous foes show up to crash the party – and strike a deadly blow to mutant/human relations in the process! The official prelude to the hit new Disney+ TV show reaches its explosive conclusion here, setting up key plots that will play out in the seasons ahead!

X-Men '97 #4

Preview: X-Men ’97 #3

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X-Men ’97 #3

(W) Steve Foxe (A) Salva Espin (CA) Todd Nauck
Rated T
In Shops: May 22, 2024
SRP: $3.99

DANGER ABLAZE!
Powerful new foes descend on the X-Men, endangering not just our merry mutants – but any innocent civilians caught in the crossfire! Will humanity’s improved opinion of mutants survive the chaos – and will one member of the team find herself pushed past her limits? Find out in the penultimate installment of the official prelude to the hit new Disney+ TV show!

X-Men '97 #3

Preview: X-Men ’97 #2

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X-Men ’97 #2

(W) Steve Foxe (A) Salva Espin (CA) Todd Nauck
Rated T
In Shops: Apr 10, 2024
SRP: $3.99

SABRETOOTH STRIKES!
…and he’s not the only threat the X-Men are facing! As Jean Grey and Cyclops prepare to embark on a bold new adventure, a sinister foe makes his move from the shadows, unleashing a torrent of new terror. Can an old friend turn the tide – or will it be too late to save Wolverine from being ripped to shreds?!

X-Men '97 #2

Preview: X-Men ’97 #2

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X-Men ’97 #2

(W) Steve Foxe (A) Salva Espin (CA) Todd Nauck
Rated T
In Shops: Apr 10, 2024
SRP: $3.99

SABRETOOTH STRIKES!
…and he’s not the only threat the X-Men are facing! As Jean Grey and Cyclops prepare to embark on a bold new adventure, a sinister foe makes his move from the shadows, unleashing a torrent of new terror. Can an old friend turn the tide – or will it be too late to save Wolverine from being ripped to shreds?!

X-Men '97 #2

Preview: X-Men ’97 #1

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X-Men ’97 #1

(W) Steve Foxe (A) Salva Espin (CA) Todd Nauck
Rated T+
In Shops: Mar 27, 2024
SRP: $4.99

THE OFFICIAL PRELUDE TO THE HOTLY ANTICIPATED DISNEY+ SHOW! The X-Men are back – and the ’90s have never looked better! In this official prelude to the upcoming X-Men ’97, created in collaboration with the showrunners, discover what Storm, Jubilee, Wolverine and the rest of the beloved ’90s X-Men cast have been up to in the time before their return! Startling revelations here lead directly into the hotly anticipated new series – don’t miss out!

X-Men '97 #1

Preview: X-Men ’97 #1

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X-Men ’97 #1

(W) Steve Foxe (A) Salva Espin (CA) Todd Nauck
Rated T+
In Shops: Mar 27, 2024
SRP: $4.99

THE OFFICIAL PRELUDE TO THE HOTLY ANTICIPATED DISNEY+ SHOW! The X-Men are back – and the ’90s have never looked better! In this official prelude to the upcoming X-Men ’97, created in collaboration with the showrunners, discover what Storm, Jubilee, Wolverine and the rest of the beloved ’90s X-Men cast have been up to in the time before their return! Startling revelations here lead directly into the hotly anticipated new series – don’t miss out!

X-Men '97 #1

Celebrate the 90s X-Men with Russell Dauterman’s X-Men ’97 Wraparound Cover!

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This March, Marvel presents the official prelude comic series to the upcoming Marvel Studios animated series X-Men ’97 coming soon to Disney+! Written by Steve Foxe and drawn by Salva Espín, the X-Men ’97 comic was created in collaboration with the showrunners and will reveal what Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm, Jubilee and the rest of the beloved X-Men cast have been up to in the time before their return. Get a head start at all the mutant drama, shocking developments, and exciting character introductions ahead of the hotly anticipated new series!

To celebrate the launch, acclaimed X-Men artist Russell Dauterman has turned out a stunning new cover for the debut issue. Few artists capture the X-Men’s style quite like Dauterman and this dynamic and action-packed wraparound variant cover depicts the iconic X-Men ’97 team looking better than ever! For the cover, Dauterman updated a piece of X-Men fan art he did years ago—the very piece that caught Marvel Comics’ attention!

Check out the wraparound cover below and preorder it at your local comic shop today! 

X-Men ’97 Russell Dauterman variant cover
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