Preview: X-Men of Apocalypse #1
X-Men of Apocalypse #1
(W) Jeph Loeb (A) Simone Di Meo
THE X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE VS. THE UNCANNY X-MEN!
The X-Men of Apocalypse are here in the Marvel Universe — and that’s a very bad thing for the Uncanny X-Men!
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Exclusive Preview: Imperial #4
Imperial #4
(W) Jonathan Hickman (A) Iban Coello, Federico Vicentini
(C) Federico Blee (L) Cory Petit
(CA) Marcho Checchetto, Marte Gracia (VCA) Javier Garrón and Jesus Aburtov, Jeeyung Lee, Logan Lubera and Israel Silva, NetEase Games, Simone Di Meo, Skottie Young
WAR!
X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1 Gets a Second Printing
Marvel’s most legendary dystopian future is back! X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1 hit stands this past Wednesday, kicking off a six-part event series celebrating the 30th anniversary of Age of Apocalypse, the groundbreaking X-Men epic. Written by legendary scribe Jeph Loeb, one of the creators behind the original event, and drawn by superstar artist Simone Di Meo, the series sees the X-Men of the Age of Apocalypse crash into the main Marvel Universe in a battle for their very existence! The highly anticipated issue sold out and will return with a Second Printing on October 22. The new printing will feature new versions of the issue’s variant covers by Leinil Francis Yu and Joe Madureira, another superstar creator behind the original Age of Apocalypse who makes his grand return to the franchise with variant covers for each issue.
A dystopian future created when Charles Xavier was killed, Age of Apocalypse is home to a war-torn group of X-Men led by Magneto. In order to free their Earth from Apocalypse’s cruel reign, they were willing to sacrifice their very existence-or so they thought! The main timeline was restored, Apocalypse was defeated, but their world lived on! Taking place in the direct aftermath of the original crossover’s explosive finale, X-Men of Apocalypse reignites the mission of this iconic reality’s X-Men as they journey here to ensure their universe’s survival. This desperate mission will take them into the main Marvel Universe, where they will come into conflict with their classic counterparts, forever impacting both team’s destinies!
Check out the covers and pick up X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1 at your local comic shop! The second printing arrives October 22 with covers by Leinil Francis Yu and Joe Madureira.
Preview: X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1
X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1
(W) Jeph Loeb (A) Simone Di Meo
The X-Men of Apocalypse crash into the mainstream Marvel Universe! A dystopian future created when Charles Xavier was killed, AGE OF APOCALYPSE is home to a war-torn group of X-Men led by Magneto. In order to free their Earth from Apocalypse’s cruel reign, they were willing to sacrifice their very existence-or so they thought! The main timeline was restored, Apocalypse was defeated, but their world lived on! Taking place in the direct aftermath of the original crossover’s explosive finale, X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE reignites the mission of this iconic reality’s X-Men as they journey here to ensure their universe’s survival. This desperate mission will take them into the main Marvel Universe, where they will come into conflict with their classic counterparts, forever impacting both team’s destinies!
The Age of Apocalypse X-Men Confront the Original X-Men
This Wednesday—the Age of Apocalypse returns! Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the revolutionary ‘90s X-crossover, X-Men of Apocalypse will be six-part saga written by legendary writer Jeph Loeb, one of the creators behind the original event, and drawn by Eisner nominated artist Simone Di Meo. Mirroring the original, X-Men of Apocalypse begins in X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1, continues through X-Men of Apocalypse #1-4, and concludes in X-Men of Apocalypse Omega #1. X-Men of Apocalypse #2, hitting stands in December.
Taking place directly in the aftermath of Age of Apocalypse, X-Men of Apocalypse brings this iconic dystopia’s team of X-Men to the main Marvel Universe on a mission to ensure their reality’s survival! Their desperate quest puts them in conflict with their classic counterparts as well as fellow Age of Apocalypse escapee Nate Grey, A.K.A. X-Man, but their mission can only be accomplished by journeying to the team’s very foundation… It’s a trip to the Silver Age as these hard-edged and war-ravaged X-Men come face-to-face with the Strangest Teens of All—the Original X-Men!
See them square off in Di Meo’s main cover for X-Men of Apocalypse #2. Variant covers for the issue include pieces by acclaimed artists Arthur Adams, Russell Dauterman, Stephen Platt, and Joshua “Sway” Swaby. Plus, Joe Madureira, another creator behind the original event, continues his series of variant covers with a stunning depiction of his co-creation Blink, one of the Age of Apocalypse’s biggest breakout heroes! Celebrating the influential artist’s return to the franchise for the first time in decades, Madureira’s covers will also come available as alternate virgin versions.
BACK TO WHERE IT BEGAN!
The X-Men of Apocalypse have gone back to where it all began in their quest to restore their history! But before they can, it means mixing it up with the original X-Men!
Check out the new covers and pick up X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1 at your local comic shop!
Preview: X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1
X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1
(W) Jeph Loeb (A) Simone Di Meo
The X-Men of Apocalypse crash into the mainstream Marvel Universe! A dystopian future created when Charles Xavier was killed, AGE OF APOCALYPSE is home to a war-torn group of X-Men led by Magneto. In order to free their Earth from Apocalypse’s cruel reign, they were willing to sacrifice their very existence-or so they thought! The main timeline was restored, Apocalypse was defeated, but their world lived on! Taking place in the direct aftermath of the original crossover’s explosive finale, X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE reignites the mission of this iconic reality’s X-Men as they journey here to ensure their universe’s survival. This desperate mission will take them into the main Marvel Universe, where they will come into conflict with their classic counterparts, forever impacting both team’s destinies!
Marvel reveals From the Chaos Costume Variant Covers for November
The new class of Marvel’s Stormbreakers will flaunt their world class design skills this November in From the Chaos Costume Variant Covers! In the tradition of Spider-Man’s classic costume transformation in Amazing Spider-Man #252—and in celebration of the new Venom costume coming this December in Venom #252—the covers debut startling new looks for some of Marvel’s greatest heroes. The new costumes offer fresh, dynamic twists on the character’s classic garb, reflecting the individual styles that make these artists creative powerhouses!
The current class of Marvel’s Stormbreakers include Alessandro Cappuccio, Netho Diaz, Simone Di Meo, Juan Frigeri, Gurihiru, Jonas Scharf, Geoff Shaw, and Luciano Vecchio. Chosen for their iconic art, notable achievements, and boundless imagination when bringing the Marvel mythos to the page, these creators represent the future of comic book artistry and embody the raw talent to shatter the limits of visual storytelling!
First launched in 2020, Marvel’s Stormbreakers evolved from Marvel’s Young Guns program. Over the past 15 years, Marvel selected and recognized 36 up-and-coming artists who went on to draw some of Marvel’s greatest events, iconic series, and beyond, solidifying their place as luminaries in the industry including Steve McNiven, Jim Cheung, Sara Pichelli, Ryan Stegman, and more.
Check out all 10 From the Chaos Costume Variant Covers and preorder them at your local comic shop today.
- MOON KNIGHT: FIST OF KHONSHU #14 FROM THE CHAOS A COSTUME VARIANT COVER BY JUAN FRIGERI – 75960620928601421
- SPIRITS OF VIOLENCE #2 FROM THE CHAOS A COSTUME VARIANT COVER BY JONAS SCHARF – 75960621269900231
- NEW AVENGERS #6 FROM THE CHAOS A COSTUME VARIANT COVER BY GURIHIRU – 75960621145600621
- SPIDER-MAN & WOLVERINE #7 FROM THE CHAOS A COSTUME VARIANT COVER BY ALESSANDRO CAPPUCCIO – 75960621258300721
- CAPTAIN AMERICA #5 FROM THE CHAOS A COSTUME VARIANT COVER BY GEOFF SHAW – 75960621146300551
- AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #16 FROM THE CHAOS A COSTUME VARIANT COVER BY SIMONE DI MEO – 75960621001501631
- ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM #9 FROM THE CHAOS A COSTUME VARIANT COVER BY NETHO DIAZ – 75960620860900951
- DAREDEVIL/PUNISHER: THE DEVIL’S TRIGGER #1 FROM THE CHAOS A COSTUME VARIANT COVER BY LUCIANO VECCHIO – 75960621442600131
The Age of Apocalypse X-Men Enter the Main Marvel Universe in X-Men of Apocalypse #1
The Age of Apocalypse returns in X-Men of Apocalypse, a six-part event series by legendary scribe Jeph Loeb, a writer behind the original event, and Eisner nominated artist Simone Di Meo. Marking the 30th anniversary of the revolutionary ‘90s X-Men crossover, X-Men of Apocalypse will mirror the original epic—kicking off next month in X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1, continuing through X-Men of Apocalypse #1-4, and concluding in X-Men of Apocalypse Omega #1. X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1 hits stands in just a few weeks, and today, four covers for X-Men of Apocalypse #1, on sale in November, are revealed.
Di Meo teases the return of Loeb’s iconic co-creation, Nate Grey, A.K.A. X-MAN! Legendary artist Arthur Adams spotlights Rogue, Magneto, and Gambit–the steamy X-Men love triangle that Age of Apocalypse made even more complex! Best-selling cover artist Fanyang delivers a stunning portrait of one of Age of Apocalypse’s biggest breakout stars, BLINK. And influential ‘90s superstar Joe Madureira continues his series of covers featuring the very characters he helped define with an electrifying depiction of Age of Apocalypse’s STORM. Another creator behind the original Age of Apocalypse, Madureira returns to the franchise for the first time in decades for this special anniversary event, drawing a variant cover for each issue of X-Men of Apocalypse. Madureira’s covers will also come available as alternate virgin versions.
X-Men of Apocalypse #1 delivers the showdown fans have been waiting for: THE X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE VS. THE UNCANNY X-MEN! The X-Men of Apocalypse are here in the Marvel Universe – and that’s a very bad thing for the Uncanny X-Men!
Taking place in the direct aftermath of the original crossover’s explosive finale, X-Men of Apocalypse reignites the mission of this iconic reality’s X-Men as they journey here to ensure their universe’s survival. This desperate mission will take them into the main Marvel Universe, where they will come into conflict with their classic counterparts, forever impacting both team’s destinies!
Pick up X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1 on September 3 and preorder the rest of the series at your local comic shop!
Marvel’s New Stormbreakers Get the Spotlight in Variant Covers
To celebrate the newest class of Marvel’s Stormbreakers, their amazing talent will be spotlighted in New Class Stormbreakers Variant Covers this October. Featured on the month’s hottest titles, the covers give all eight new Stormbreakers a chance to flex their superstar skills with unique depictions of Marvel’s greatest icons, inventively placing them in poses that spell out “MARVEL25.”
Announced last month, the new class of Marvel’s Stormbreakers include Alessandro Cappuccio, Netho Diaz, Simone Di Meo, Juan Frigeri, Gurihiru, Jonas Scharf, Geoff Shaw, and Luciano Vecchio. Chosen for their iconic art styles, notable achievements, and boundless creativity when bringing the Marvel mythos to the page, these creators represent the future of comic book artistry and embody the raw talent to shatter the limits of visual storytelling!
First launched in 2020, Marvel’s Stormbreakers evolved from Marvel’s Young Guns program. Over the past 15 years, Marvel selected and recognized 36 up-and-coming artists who went on to draw some of Marvel’s greatest events, iconic series, and beyond, solidifying their place as luminaries in the industry including Steve McNiven, Jim Cheung, Sara Pichelli, Ryan Stegman, and more.
Check out all eight Stormbreakers New Class Variant Covers and preorder them at your local comic shop today.
- NEW AVENGERS #5 STORMBREAKERS NEW CLASS VARIANT COVER BY NETHO DIAZ – 75960621145600531
- AVENGERS #31 STORMBREAKERS NEW CLASS VARIANT COVER BY LUCIANO VECCHIO – 75960620426703131
- MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE WORLD TO COME #5 STORMBREAKERS NEW CLASS VARIANT COVER BY JONAS SCHARF – 75960609060000521
- ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM #8 STORMBREAKERS NEW CLASS VARIANT COVER BY ALESSANDRO CAPPUCCIO – 75960620860900831
- On Sale 10/22
- THE UNDEAD IRON FIST #2 STORMBREAKERS NEW CLASS VARIANT COVER BY GEOFF SHAW – 75960621286600231
- BLACK CAT #3 STORMBREAKERS NEW CLASS VARIANT COVER BY GURIHIRU – 75960621252100321
- IMPERIAL #4 STORMBREAKERS NEW CLASS VARIANT COVER BY SIMONE DI MEO – 75960621099200451
- THOR #3 STORMBREAKERS NEW CLASS VARIANT COVER BY JUAN FRIGERI – 75960621284200351
Check out Joe Madureira’s X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1 Covers
The Age of Apocalypse, the revolutionary ‘90s X-Men crossover, is reborn this September in X-Men of Apocalypse, a six-part event series by legendary scribe Jeph Loeb, a writer behind the original event, and Eisner nominated artist Simone Di Meo. Last month, Marvel Comics announced that Joe Madureira, another superstar creator who brought Age of Apocalypse to life, will draw a variant cover for each issue. The first of Madureira’s covers, for X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1, will also be available as two different virgin variant covers, one bloodier than the regular version and one in black and white. Fans can see all three versions of Joe Madureira’s X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1 cover today.
Madureira transformed the look of the X-Books throughout the ‘90s with his distinct and innovative art style. Now, this highly influential artist returns to the franchise for the first time in decades with glorious depictions of the very characters he defined—the iconic X-Men of the Age of Apocalypse!
THE X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE CRASH INTO THE MAIN MARVEL UNIVERSE!
A dystopian future created when Charles Xavier was killed in a tragic time-travel accident, Age of Apocalypse is home to a wartorn group of X-Men led by Magneto. In order to free their Earth from Apocalypse’s cruel reign, they were willing to sacrifice their very existence—or so they thought! The main timeline was restored, Apocalypse was defeated, but their world lived on!
Taking place in the direct aftermath of the original crossover’s explosive finale, X-Men of Apocalypse reignites the mission of this iconic reality’s X-Men as they journey here to ensure their universe’s survival. This desperate mission will take them into the main Marvel Universe, where they will come into conflict with their classic counterparts, forever impacting both team’s destinies!
Mirroring the first Age of Apocalypse saga, X-Men of Apocalypse will kick off in X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1, continue through X-Men of Apocalypse #1-4 starting in November, and conclude in X-Men of Apocalypse Omega #1. Check out Joe Madureira’s variant covers for X-Men of Apocalypse Alpha #1 and preorder them at your local comic shop today!
