Comic Watch Exclusive Cover Reveal: Joelle Jones Provides A Stunning Variant Cover For Issue #1

By Chad Burdette

on January 22, 2026

Dani Moonstar, one of mutantkind’s greatest leaders, headlines their first-ever solo series this March!

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.

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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).

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Along with 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, superstar artist Joelle Jones is doing the following variant cover.

MOONSTAR #1 (OF 5)

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?