Man, if I had a nickel for every time I wondered aloud on this website why Dani Moonstar hasn’t gotten a bigger push from Marvel, I’d have … several nickels. Sorry, this is breaking news and I haven’t kept a spreadsheet.
Anywho, folks who checked out last month’s Echo: Seeker of Truth one-shot may have noticed at the back a teaser for upcoming books that included a Moonstar #1 with a Jan. 28 on-sale date.
This caught us in the CXF Slack off guard. A Moonstar book wasn’t announced with the other Shadows of Tomorrow X-Men books. Who was writing and drawing it?
Well, now we know. Dani is getting a five-issue series, debuting in March (like X-Men United), written by Ashley Allen and drawn by Edoardo Audino.
Allen previously wrote Dani in this year’s Magik series. This will give Allen two books in the 2026 X-line, along with the previously announced Magik & Colossus. Allen’s Magik partner, German Peralta, is doing the A cover to the book.
Note the cover logo, which mimics the classic New Mutants logo.
Check out covers and a black-and-white interior page below, and keep scrolling for Marvel’s press release.
Dani Moonstar, one of mutantkind’s greatest leaders, headlines their first-ever solo series this March! Part of the upcoming Shadows of Tomorrow era of X-Men storytelling, MOONSTAR will be a five-issue limited series written by acclaimed writer Ashley Allen (Magik) and rising star artist Edoardo Audino (Astonishing X-Men Infinity Comic).
She’s led the New Mutants, trained the next generation of mutantkind, and flown alongside the Valkyries of Asgard. Now, a threat rises that only Dani Moonstar’s singular talents can overcome! Discover why Moonstar is considered one of the fiercest X-Men as the psychic, bow-wielding warrior embarks on a quest that requires both her mutant strength and her mystical affinity. The series positions Moonstar for an even brighter future, setting the character up for future stories in the Marvel Universe.
DEATH AWAITS DANI MOONSTAR!
When an ancient, soul-sucking weapon is set loose, it’s up to Dani to track it down! But the weapon’s deadly wielder won’t make it easy for her. After recent tragedies, can Dani trust herself to save those closest to her? Or will her self-doubts lead to even more bloodshed?
“I’m so excited to be returning to tell the next chapter of Dani’s story!” Allen said. “She has been such a monumental character in both the Marvel Universe and in people’s lives – exemplifying what it means to be a true leader. I can’t believe this is the character’s first-ever solo series and I can’t wait to show readers what adventure we have in store for Dani!”
“Working on the first-ever Dani Moonstar solo series feels great, especially after reading the Magik run written by Ashley,” Audino shared. “In this story there’s everything I want as a reader—magic, fighting, even a little bit of romance—so getting to draw it is super fun! And on top of that, I got to do one of my favorite things in comics: designing a brand new villain!”
Check out the main cover by Germán Peralta, variant covers by Joshua “Sway” Swaby and Marcos Martin, a Hidden Gem Variant Cover by Moonstar co-creator Bob McLeod, AND a sneak peek at interior artwork. Preorder MOONSTAR #1 at your local comic shop today! For more information, visit Marvel.com.
Dan Grote is the editor and publisher of ComicsXF, having won the site by ritual combat. By day, he’s a newspaper editor, and by night, he’s … also an editor. He co-hosts The ComicsXF Interview Podcast with Matt Lazorwitz. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, two kids and two miniature dachshunds, and his third, fictional son, Peter Paul Winston Wisdom. Follow him @danielpgrote.bsky.social.
