X-Men ’97’s ‘Rise of Apocalypse Part II’ showcases the power of destiny and the cost of hubris
The X-Men play with fire as they try to change history and prevent the rise of Apocalypse in the aptly named “Rise of Apocalypse Part II”!

The X-Men play with fire as they try to change history and prevent the rise of Apocalypse in the aptly named “Rise of Apocalypse Part II”!
Harley Quinn tries to get Batman to listen to her warnings, and in so doing, tells him about her past in Absolute Batman #22.
Cable worries his dad won’t approve of him taking prisoners, but X-Men take prisoners all the time. Check out our exclusive preview of Inglorious X-Force #7.
Everything’s a mess, so what better time for a cosplay competition? Put on your best Earther costumes for Image’s DIE: Loaded #7.
Matthew Dunn’s killer remains a mystery, but there’s something much worse to be uncovered than the killer’s identity in IDW’s Seven Wives #2.
This summer, mutantkind heads back to the neon-soaked ‘80s in new ‘80s variant covers by Alexander Lozano. Check out our exclusive reveal of Magik on X-Men #35.
Louisiana is ground zero for an attack force of alien ships, and woe betide any human or mutant who gets in their way, in Uncanny X-Men #31.
Clayface is out for vengeance, Rascal Randy is out for blood and Dracula is out for … redemption? Check out this week’s CXF Staff Picks.
X-Men ’97 returns with three episodes that adapt The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix, The Rise of Apocalypse and the birth of X-Force.
CXF Staff Writer Tony Thornley examines why he’s adding more DC and dropping more Marvel titles these days, and what that means for comics in general.
Supergirl joins forces with an unlikely companion on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice when an unexpected adversary strikes too close to home.
Events in Gotham continue to spiral out of control, the truth behind Lady Ojo is revealed and a new ally(?) arrives at Wayne Manor in Batman #11.
Felicia Hardy made a big mistake … one that’s now pointed the PUNISHER and every weapon he’s got in her direction, in Black Cat #12.
What’s worse than LOGAN fighting with shattered claws and diminished powers? HIS ENEMIES WITH SAID POWERS! Taskmaster guest stars in Wolverine #23.
This week we’re excited for the return of the Marvel Swimsuit Special, new 100 Bullets, IDW’s Killer Influences and more. What are YOU reading?