In X-Men #16, absolute Legion Of Superheroes fanboy and passionate graphic designer Jonathan Hickman announced the election of the X-Men. Similar to a long running tradition in The Legion Of Superheroes, there will be a democratic process to chose the new team of X-Men. This resonates with the themes of nation building that Hickman and company have been presenting in the current era of X-Men.
Making the comparison to LoS even more overt, Marvel is having fans vote online for a member of the team, much like DC did in 2010. This would not be the only time Hickman has pulled from the Legion for concepts as the Data Pages in the X-Books were, in part, inspired by the “5 Years Later” era of the Legion. Also like the Legion, we have a mix of established B-Listers and deep continuity cuts, sure to inspire awe from the crowd.
Additionally, on February 3rd, Marvel Insiders can enter a contest to get drawn into The Hellfire Gala, a mysterious event that Emma has been coordinating. You can see the ballot below and make your choice Wednesday. We at ComicsXF will have full details on all the candidates soon, so you can make an informed decision.
Press Release
New York, NY— January 26, 2021 — The first-ever X-Men election is here! Starting tomorrow until February 2, fans can vote at marvel.com/xmenvote to determine the final member of the first X-Men team of the Krakoan era – and one of the most iconic teams in the Marvel Universe.
As revealed in X-MEN #16, Cyclops and Jean Grey shared the need for a new X-Men team to protect the mutant nation of Krakoa and fight on mutantkind’s behalf. A number of nominations have been accepted since then…but the last member of the X-Men is now in YOUR hands!
X-Men Ballot Nominations* include:
- Banshee
- Polaris
- Forge
- Boom-Boom
- Tempo
- Cannonball
- Sunspot
- Strong Guy
- Marrow
- Armor
To make your selection, go to marvel.com/xmenvote. Each person can only cast a vote once, so make your decision carefully. It’s up to you to determine the future of the X-Men! Voting will be open from 12:00am EST, January 27, 2021, to 11:59pm EST, February 2, 2021. Marvel Insiders who participate in the X-Men election will also earn points to redeem for rewards!
Election results, along with the full X-Men team, will be unveiled during the Hellfire Gala in Marvel comics this June. The results will be completely determined by your votes, so share your vote and campaign for your favorite X-Men using #XMenVote, and stay tuned to Marvel.com and Marvel’s social channels for regular updates on the Krakoan polls.
Marvel Insiders will also be eligible to enter into the Marvel Insider Drawn into X-Men Hellfire Gala Sweepstakes** starting February 3 until February 14 for a chance to attend the Hellfire Gala itself by being drawn into a Marvel comic book! More information on how to enter will be provided in the coming days. Not a Marvel Insider? Sign up today!
* TEN NOMINATIONS BASED ON KRAKOAN REPRESENTATION. MEMBERS OF THE QUIET COUNCIL OF KRAKOA ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.
** NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. SWEEPSTAKES OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES 18 AND OLDER AND WHO ARE MEMBERS OF MARVEL INSIDER AT THE TIME OF ENTRY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. SWEEPSTAKES BEGINS AT 9:00 A.M. E.T. ON 2/3/2021 AND ENDS AT 11:59 P.M. E.T ON 2/14/2021. SEE WWW.MARVEL.COM/INSIDER/FAQ FOR MORE DETAILS.
Zachary Jenkins co-hosts the podcast Battle of the Atom and is the former editor-in-chief of ComicsXF. Shocking everyone, he has a full and vibrant life outside all this.
