As the FALL OF X, the X-Men’s new era marking the potential end of Krakoa as we know it, rapidly approaches, fans have learned about some of the exciting new series that will launch during this dark new age of mutantkind, but one has remained shrouded in mystery… until now!
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When the FALL OF X officially kicks off in July’s X-MEN: HELLFIRE GALA #1, an epic tragedy will strike and mutantkind’s future will spiral into uncertainty. Throughout this period of turmoil, Jean Grey, the heart of the X-Men, holds the key to rescuing mutantkind, but first, she’ll need to go on a journey alone into the darkest periods of her history.
After the events of the Hellfire Gala, Jean’s life is in shambles. Mutantkind is in dire straits – and there’s nothing this founding X-Man can do. She’ll have to save herself first. And that means looking into her past – for the moment when it all went wrong – in a desperate attempt to save her and all Krakoa’s future!
X-Men visionary Louise Simonson, known for her franchise-defining work on classic runs of X-Factor and New Mutants, is back with an all-new Jean Grey solo series!
Joined by artist Bernard Chang (Children of the Atom), Simonson will reveal senses-shattering new insights behind key moments in Jean’s past including her early days with the X-Men, her breathtaking first interaction with the Phoenix Force, her shocking confrontation with Madelyne Pryor, and more.
Each chapter will be packed with heartbreaking secrets and pulse-pounding mystery as Jean discovers the truth of what’s happening and what she must do… From the ashes of Jean’s past comes the only hope for the X-Men’s salvation!
In a press release from Marvel Simonson shared the following about her history with the character:
“I loved writing X-Factor and Jean was a pivotal part of those stories, from the escape from her Phoenix-created cocoon to her life and death battle with the Goblin Queen in ‘Inferno.’ So It’s really exciting to explore Jean’s part in this new mega-adventure.”
On Jean’s importance to the X-Men mythos, Simonson continued
“Jean has always been a pivotal character, the fulcrum upon which so many vital story points balance. She has been constantly impacted by events outside herself and struggles to control the things she can. Her life experiences have made her cautious, less impulsive and certain than when she was younger. Her telepathic power lets her know the best and worst of those around her but she remains loving and empathic, with a strong moral core. She’s brave and constantly questions herself: Did I do what was right?”
Check out Amy Reeder’s fantastical cover for JEAN GREY #1 now:
JEAN GREY #1 (OF 4)
- Written by LOUISE SIMONSON
- Art by BERNARD CHANG
- Cover by AMY REEDER
Be there when Simonson and Chang take Jean Grey’s legacy to fiery new heights August 23, 2023, in Jean Grey #1 from Marvel Comics.