Chad Burdette
Strap in as this week’s X-Titles comprises X-MEN #14, X-FORCE #31, KNIGHTS OF X #4, GAMBIT #2, and DEADPOOL: BAD BLOOD #4 arrive in stores and on digital platforms on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, from MARVEL COMICS.
X-MEN #14
The collision of X-Men and the Destiny of X and the Eternals continues in X-MEN #14, an A.X.E.: Day of Judgement tie-in and pivotal chapter of this explosive summer event.
Comic Watch Reviews:
- X-Men #13: We’re just unlucky in love
- A.X.E.: Judgment Day #1: What Do You Do At the End of the World..?
A.X.E. Judgment Day #2: You don’t have to stay forever I will understand…
A.X.E. Judgment Day #3: Why Does It Feel Like Somebody’s Watching me?
Miguel Mercado Variant Covers:
Russell Dauterman Trading Card Variant Cover:
John Romita Jr. Beyond Amazing Spider-Man Variant Cover:
X-MEN #14
WAS CYCLOPS RIGHT?
Are ANY of the X-Men right? Only one can judge them and the Day of Judgment is here, for good or ill, and the newest team of X-Men must face the truth about themselves and what they have done.
Creative Team
- Writer: Gerry Duggan
- Artist: Carlos Villa
- Colorist: Matt Milla
- Letterer: VC’s Clayton Cowles
- Designer: Tom Muller
- Editor(s): Jordan D. White
- Associate Editor: Lauren Amaro
- Standard Cover Artist(s): Martin Coccolo & Jesus Aburtov
- Variant Cover Artist(s): Miguel Mercado; Russell Dauterman; John Romita Jr
- Format: Ongoing Series
- Page Count/Cover Price: 28 pages/$3.99
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X-FORCE #31
Following their fight with CEREBRAX, which threatened to endanger the island of Krakoa, Benjamin Percy’s new storyline continues in X-FORCE #31 as the team must deal with the return of former X-Force member Deadpool, the fallout of the Hellfire Gala, the events of the A.X.E. Judgement Day, and a certain hunter with an affinity for animal print,
Comic Watch Review: X-Force #30: Fake Out
X-FORCE #31
KRAVEN’S MUTANT HUNT!
Mutants have staked their claim as the dominant species. That just means it’s time for Kraven to prove once more he’s the apex predator.
CREATIVE TEAM
- Writer: Benjamin Percy
- Artist: Robert Gill
- Colorist: Guru-eFX
- Letterer: VC’s Joe Caramagna
- Designer: Tom Muller & Jay Bowen
- Senior X-Men Editor(s): Jordan D. White
- Editor: Mark Basso
- Assistant Editor: Drew Baumgartner
- Standard Cover Artist(s): Joshua Cassara & Dean White
- Variant Cover Artist(s): Carlos Magno
- Format: Ongoing Series
- Page Count/Cover Price: 28 pages/$3.99
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KNIGHTS OF X #5
The X-Men’s relationship with magic in the Destiny of X Era of Krakoa is being redefined in KNIGHTS OF X while Krakoa represents mutantkind’s brightest era yet but within the mystical realm of Otherworld, mutants are hated and feared once more.
The adventures of the nine mutants who answered the call to join Captain Britain on a fantastic quest to restore order and recover an artifact deeply rooted in mutantkind’s history reach it’s the conclusion for now in this week in KNIGHTS OF X #5
KNIGHTS OF X #5
THY CUP RUNNETH OVER!
Merlyn has finally tipped into full-blown madness: He’s sent his Furies on a campaign across the realm to burn everything in sight, and only those who swear fealty to the mad king will be spared. But there is still hope! A bargain between a powerful new ally and the Knights of X may just secure the Siege Perilous and the future of Avalon. Elsewhere, Saturnyne forges an alliance with a former enemy. But trust is a fickle thing. Will these new allegiances bring triumph or ruin for the mutants of Otherworld?
FINAL ISSUE
CREATIVE TEAM
- Writer: Tini Howard
- Artist: Bob Quinn
- Colorist: Erick Arciniega
- Letterer: Ariana Maher
- Designer: Tom Muller
- Senior Editor(s): Jordan D. White
- Editor: Sarah Brunstad
- Assistant Editor: Anita Okoye
- Standard Cover Artist(s): Yanick Paquette & Alejandro Sánchez
- Variant Cover Artist(s): Felipe Massafera
- Format: Limited Series
- Page Count/Cover Price: 28 pages/$3.99
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GAMBIT #2
Chris Claremont, the legendary writer who defined the X-Men and crafted the franchise’s most influential stories, returns with a brand-new X-Men saga starring one his most popular co-creations—GAMBIT!
The series continues to unearth a wide range of previously untold adventures, from a brush with the Shadow King to an array of earthbound and out-of-this-world escapades, giving Claremont a chance to further explore Gambit’s path to becoming a heroic X-Man as well as reveal new insights into another trademark character of his, Storm, at a pivotal moment in her history in this week’s GAMBIT #2.
Russell Dauterman & Matt Wilson Hellfire Gala Variant Cover:
Miguel Mercado Variant Covers:
GAMBIT #2
GAMBIT AND ‘RO—ON THE LAM AND OFF THE RAILS!
‘RO is the mutant X-Man Storm, reverted to childhood and trying to retain use of her powers while fighting to find her memories. GAMBIT is the free spirit Remy LeBeau, not yet an X-Man and making his way up and down the Mississippi. What do they have in common? They’re mutants, they’re thieves, and they’re having a blast! But their side mission to escape the SHADOW KING goes off the rails when sudden disaster strikes, and the duo find themselves in the midst of local trouble with ‘Ro’s life—and very essence—in the balance. Can Gambit find the heroic path before it’s too late? Featuring old favorites as well as new friends and enemies!
CREATIVE TEAM
- Writer: Chris Claremont
- Artist: Sid Kotian
- Colorits: Espen Grendetgern
- Letterer: VC’s Clayton Cowles
- Designer: Nick Russell
- Senior Editor: Jordan D. White
- Editor: Mark Basso
- Assistant Editor: Lauren Amaro
- Standard Cover Artist: While Portacio & Alex Sinclair
- Variant Cover Artist: Miguel Mercado; Russell Dauterman
- Format: Limited Series
- Cover Price / Page Count: $3.99 / 28 pages
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DEADPOOL: BAD BLOOD #4
Deadpool’s smash-hit, first-ever original graphic novel—now serialized in comics form concludes in this week’s DEADPOOL: BAD BLOOD #4
DEADPOOL: BAD BLOOD #4
The secret history of Thumper has been revealed! But now that Wade Wilson knows the massive masked man’s motivations—not to mention his startling true identity—what does that mean for Deadpool? Whose side is Garrison Kane on, anyway? And why is Wade suddenly trading blows—and bullets—with Domino? Isn’t she supposed to be his ally on this crazy caper? Prepare to experience the explosive finale of Rob Liefeld’s ultimate Deadpool story!
CREATIVE TEAM
- Story: Rob Leifeld
- Script: Chris Sims & Chad Bowers
- Penciler: Rob Liefeld
- Inkers: Rob Liefeld, Shelby Roberts, Adelso Corona, & Marat Michaels
- Colorist: Romulo Fajardo Jr.
- Letterer: VC’s Joe Sabino
- Editor(s): Jordan D. White
- Assistant Editor: Heather Antos
- Standard Cover Artist(s): Rob Liefeld & Fredrico Blee
- Format: Limited Series
- Page Count/Cover Price: 28 pages/$3.99
X-MEN #14, X-FORCE #31, KNIGHTS OF X #4, GAMBIT #2, and DEADPOOL: BAD BLOOD #4 arrive in stores and on digital platforms on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, from MARVEL COMICS.
