Dustin Gebel
More details about the Fall of X are revealed as July’s Hellfire Gala approaches. Previous years saw meteoric expansions of Krakoa and the new age of mutants but fortunes reverse as Orchis strikes. Now, the mutant population will be scattered to the winds as dark forces work to bring tragedy to everyone involved with Krakoa.
The news comes just after the announcement of shifting alliances thanks to the upcoming marriage of Emma Frost and Tony Stark. Throw in the shift of the Quiet Council in Immortal X-Men, Kingpin and Typhoid Mary’s new residence on Krakoa in X-Men, and the impending revival of Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel, and the X-line of titles continues to promise massive shifts across the Marvel Universe.
Marvel has revealed a world map tracking where key mutant figures and upcoming titles will take place. Additionally, Marvel has revealed covers and creative teams for many of the titles launching this September.
On Sale 9/6:
IMMORTAL X-MEN #15
Written by KIERON GILLEN
Art by LUCAS WERNECK
Cover by MARK BROOKS
After the Gala, we wondered – did anyone survive the experience? Now we discover the real question: How long can anyone survive this?
UNCANNY SPIDER-MAN #1 (OF 5)
Written by SI SPURRIER
Art by LEE GARBETT
Cover by TONY DANIEL
THE NIGHTCRAWLING WALL-CRAWLER!
On the darkest of days, he is the spark in the shadows! After the devastating events of the Hellfire Gala, Kurt Wagner is on the run – and having the time of his life?! Swashbuckling about NYC in disguise, the Uncanny Wallcrawler sets aside his mutant angst and dedicates himself to the hero’s life: saving civilians, hanging with fellow wallcrawlers, battling baddies, and hunting down the best pizza on the planet. But he can’t ignore the mutant plight forever… Si Spurrier and Lee Garbett launch a joyful, sexy series that will shake Nightcrawler to his foundations – and have a hell of a good time doing it!
X-MEN #26
Written by GERRY DUGGAN
Art by STEFANO CASELLI
Cover by LUCAS WERNECK
“WE’RE NOT LOSING AN X-MAN… WE’RE GAINING AN AVENGER!”
The moment we swore would never happen—heck, the moment EMMA FROST swore would never happen—is here at last! As the Frost/Stark knot is tied in INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #10, Emma’s mutant family reacts to this surprise news!
On Sale 9/13:
ASTONISHING ICEMAN #2 (OF 5)
Written by STEVE ORLANDO
Art by VINCENZO CARRATÙ
Cover by JESÚS SAIZ
HOME IS WHERE THE HEARTBREAK IS!
The bait is set for BOBBY DRAKE as the ELEMENTS OF DOOM target his hometown! Terrorizing the town that raised ICEMAN – but to what end? They say you can’t go home again, but if Iceman can’t save the day, he might not have a home to return to!
CHILDREN OF THE VAULT #2 (OF 4)
Written by DENIZ CAMP
Art by LUCA MARESCA
Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
WELCOME TO THE TOMORROWTOWNS!
The Children of the Vault will bring this world into the future – kicking and screaming! In the wake of the fall of Krakoa, the Children emerge as humankind’s greatest and only saviors, defending Earth from Shi’ar attacks and supernatural sightings alike. And humanity LOVES it. Only Bishop and Cable can see through the Children’s impossible promises – but can these two old enemies work together long enough to stop them? The explosive series continues as mutantkind’s boldest soldiers prepare for war!
X-FORCE #44
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art by ROBERT GILL
Cover by DANIEL ACUÑA
X-FORCE NO MORE?!
X-perience the FALL OF X at its most dire! X-Force is captured – but what power could possibly keep them off the grid, and who is truly to blame? With Sage, Deadpool and Domino on the outside, will the Wolverine Sentinels beat them to their quarry, or can X-Force reunite to take down the enemies of mutantkind once and for all?
X-MEN RED #15
Written by AL EWING
Art by YILDIRAY ÇINAR
Cover by STEFANO CASELLI
SINS OF THE PAST!
Under siege in Port Prometheus, Storm readies to hold the line against the ultimate bioweapon. Meanwhile, the Fisher King finds himself tormented by his strange new abilities…and the secrets in his memory might turn the tide of the Genesis War.
On Sale 9/20:
DARK X-MEN #2 (OF 5)
Written by STEVE FOXE
Art by JONAS SCHARF
Cover by STEPHEN SEGOVIA
SAVE THEM ALL OR DIE TRYING!
The Dark X-Men’s first “rescue mission” ended in blood and flame, the team is already at each other’s throats, and the fallen now rise against them. Plus, Madelyne Pryor makes the worst mistake possible in a horror story: Never. Ever. Split up.
UNCANNY AVENGERS #2 (OF 5)
Written by GERRY DUGGAN
Art and Cover by JAVIER GARRÓN
At a time when mutant and human relations are in the toilet, the Uncanny Avengers have run smack into a new BROTHERHOOD OF EVIL MUTANTS, and, folks, lemme tell you — they came here to beat up Avengers and X-Men and chew gum, and they’re all outta gum. Wake up, babe, a new romance hits that will make readers froth at the mouth. Plus, Ben Urich. Always the mark of a quality and important Marvel Comic. FOOM!
ALPHA FLIGHT #2 (OF 5)
Written by ED BRISSON
Art by SCOTT GODLEWSKI
Cover by LEONARD KIRK
REBEL ALLIANCE!
NORTHSTAR, AURORA, NEMESIS and FANG must be stopped! But what are these former ALPHA FLIGHT heroes up to that’s unleashed the fury of DEPARTMENT H and their all-new weapon: the BOX SENTINELS?!
WOLVERINE #37
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art by JUAN JOSÉ RYP
Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
HULK AND WOLVERINE – TOGETHER AGAIN in LAST MUTANT STANDING Part 1!
Logan’s grand tour of the Marvel Universe begins here in the only way it could – face-to-face once more with the INCREDIBLE HULK! But will they meet as friends or enemies? And Wolverine hunts down his remaining three clones from Beast’s Weapons of X, for in the end, there can be only one Logan! The perfect jumping on point as Wolverine’s new status quo in the FALL OF X kicks into high gear!
On Sale 9/27:
JEAN GREY #2 (OF 4)
Written by LOUISE SIMONSON
Art by BERNARD CHANG
Cover by AMY REEDER
THE DARKEST PERIOD IN JEAN GREY’S HISTORY!
The Dark Phoenix has haunted Jean Grey since it emerged from Jamaica Bay. But what if the Phoenix had chosen…someone else? The love story of Cyclops and Jean Grey is one of the most beloved in Marvel Comics’ history. Now witness a legendary creator break their hearts – and their minds. But this is no “what if.” Jean Grey is not where she is meant to be…and neither is the rest of mutantkind. Stunning secrets will be revealed as Jean Grey lays the groundwork for her next shocking appearance in “Fall of X”!
REALM OF X #2 (OF 4)
Written by TORUNN GRØNBEKK
Art by DIÓGENES NEVES
Cover by STEPHANIE HANS
PROPHECY, PERIL AND POWERLESSNESS!
With her powers still on the fritz, Magik makes a desperate move to try and recover the missing Curse – but is she playing right into someone else’s nefarious plans? Plus, tempers are ready to erupt as this powder keg of a team struggles to protect their fellow mutants from the growing conflict in Vanaheim. The date of the prophecy looms ever closer–but at this rate, will the team even make it to then or will they implode before they even get a chance to prove themselves?!
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #10
Written by GERRY DUGGAN
Art by JUAN FRIGERI
Cover by LUCAS WERNECK
You are cordially invited to the wedding of Anthony Edward Stark and Emma Grace Frost…Come join the lucky couple as they exchange vows. Attire is Hellfire formal. Orchis raid to follow. Plus some exclusive wedding extras!
Stay tuned to Comic Watch for more coverage of the Hellfire Gala, the Fall of X, and what lies beyond.