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Exceptional X-Men #7 sidesteps the X-Manhunt for other sins of the past

Stephanie Burt10 months ago10 months ago07 mins

Who’s that man with the horns of a ram and your most personal data in the palm of his twitchy hand? It’s Sheldon Xenos, gene-editing superfan, and he’s got a frightening plan in Exceptional X-Men #7, written by Eve Ewing (whom we stan), drawn by Carmen Carnero (who follows her plan), colored by Nolan Woodard…

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ON THE X-MANHUNT: Archangel is a Beyblade in X-Factor #8

Dan Grote and Adam Reck10 months ago10 months ago012 mins

Charles Xavier has escaped from prison, and X-Factor must track him down. But how will the X-Men react to X-Factor hunting their founder? And what will happen when Havok and Cyclops collide? X-Factor #8-slash-300 is written by Mark Russell, drawn by Bob Quinn, colored by Jesus Aburtov and lettered by Joe Caramagna. Dan Grote: And…

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ON THE X-MANHUNT: To attack and dethrone a goddess in X-Men #13

Tony Thornley and Matthew Lazorwitz10 months ago10 months ago09 mins

The X-Manhunt pits X-man against X-man in X-Men #13, written by Jed MacKay, drawn by Netho Diaz, inked by Sean Parsons, colored by Fer Sifuentes-Sujo and lettered by Clayton Cowles. Tony Thornley: You know I didn’t expect a soft sequel to this volume’s psychic rescue story so soon, and in the middle of a crossover….

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Neramani the bollocks, here’s the X-Manhunt in Uncanny X-Men #11

Adam Reck, Austin Gorton and Armaan Babu10 months ago10 months ago016 mins

At the end of the Orchis War, Charles Xavier surrendered himself to the authorities and allowed himself to be imprisoned in his old house. But now, something has spurred him into action, into escaping his incarceration and embarking on a mad scramble across the nation. What has caused Professor X to go on the run?…

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ON THE X-MANHUNT: Storm #6 is cool, but what if you want more?

Jude Jones10 months ago10 months ago07 mins

Fugitive Charles Xavier seeks refuge in the Storm Sanctuary, Ororo Munroe’s floating home in Atlanta, and the Alaskan X-Men take notice. Will Storm and the X-Men join forces with Professor X to prevent his return to prison, or will they fall victim to opposing views that will send X-Men against X-Men in a bloody brawl…

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ON THE X-MANHUNT: The kids are alright without Xavier in NYX #9

Stephanie Burt and Armaan Babu11 months ago11 months ago014 mins

Professor Charles Xavier has escaped from Graymalkin Prison to save his daughter from an attack out in space — and he has a plan to aid her. The problem is, his former students are none too happy to see him. Is there anyone left willing to help him out? Find out in NYX #9, written…

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More mall mutt madness in Uncanny X-Men #10

Adam Reck and Austin Gorton11 months ago11 months ago012 mins

The four potential mutant recruits known as the Outliers are the target of a new, vicious and unstoppable anti-mutant weapon initiative, a cold-hearted pack of tracking Sentinels based on dogs, who use their enhanced senses and chainsaw-like teeth to hunt down and kill mutants. Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide as the Outliers face the…

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A Hellion of a lot of history between Julian and Laura in NYX #8

Stephanie Burt11 months ago11 months ago07 mins

Julian Keller, aka Hellion, swung back and forth between hero and baddie for almost his entire on-page existence. Now it looks like he’s killed civilians, and he’s headed to the mutant supermax for it. Should our NYX regulars capture him or set him free? Find out in NYX #8, written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin…

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The bad guy rears his ugly horns in Exceptional X-Men #6

Stephanie Burt11 months ago11 months ago05 mins

The next generation of mutants find work, or at least internships, at a startup that wants to read your genes and help you “fix” what’s “wrong” with them. Guess how that pans out in Exceptional X-Men #6, written by Eve Ewing, drawn by Carmen Carnero, colored by Nolan Woodard and lettered by Travis Lanham. Like…

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Cosmic concepts clash in Storm #5, but what about Ororo?

Jude Jones11 months ago11 months ago06 mins

Trivial is the fight with Doctor Doom, Sorcerer Supreme. For in a realm beyond our own, in the Dimension of Manifestations, a trial by combat brews between Eternity (the physical embodiment of our universe) and Oblivion (the physical embodiment of the void). The fate of our universe is at stake. Who shall fight on behalf…

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In X-Men #10, if you mess with Cyclops, you get the boom(boom)

Scott Redmond and Tony Thornley12 months ago12 months ago013 mins

Scott Summers burns it ALL down in an issue that shows what this series really can be! X-Men #10 from Jed MacKay, Netho Diaz, Sean Parsons, Fer Sifuentes-Sujo and Clayton Cowles. Tony Thornley: Cyclops has unleashed hell, and I am here for it. Scott [Redmon, not Summers], welcome welcome! Scott Redmond: Thanks for having me!…

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Great art masks familiar beats in Marvel’s Psylocke #3

Scott Redmond12 months ago12 months ago05 mins

Kwannon is hot on the trail of a mutant trafficking ring, but a dangerous new villain is tracking her. Has her past come back to haunt her, or has her investigation made her new enemies? And will the help of her lover, John Greycrow, be enough to turn the tide? Psylocke #3 is written by Alyssa…

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The dog ate my new mutants in Uncanny X-Men #9

Adam Reck and Austin Gorton12 months ago12 months ago015 mins

The Outliers, still finding their place in the mutant world, are hunted by a lethal new set of foes: a bloodthirsty, relentless and unstoppable pack of stealth Sentinels. Cut off from their mentors and allies, with no knowledge of who built or aimed these deadly drones, four untrained mutants are on the run and completely…

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Uncanny X-Men #8 brings the ‘Raid on Graymalkin’ to a close

Anna Peppard and Jake Murray12 months ago12 months ago015 mins

The explosive saga ends here, with Rogue and Cyclops on opposite ends of the mutant struggle, perhaps forever! Are they honoring Xavier’s legacy or destroying it? Do they choose loyalty or the law? An all-out action issue that will affect both teams (and the entire mutant community) with devastating results. Uncanny X-Men #8 is written…

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Exceptional X-Men #5 shows how Kate became Kat (before she became Kitty again)

Stephanie Burt12 months ago12 months ago08 mins

Kitty and Emma promised to train three teenage mutants so they could be heroes, protecting friends and family from bigotry and bloodshed. Will Kitty’s own now-bloody history break up the team? Find out in Exceptional X-Men #5, written by Eve Ewing, drawn by Carmen Carnero, colored by Nolan Woodard and lettered by Travis Lanham. This…

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