Dustin Gebel
Marvel revealed that a new X-Men team is forming in response to the upcoming One World Under Doom. Weapon X-Men will be written by Joe Casey with art ChrisCross and sees Wolverine, Deadpool, Cable, Chamber, and Thunderbird teaming up to strike at the Doom in Latveria. The first issue, which launches in February, will be an oversized story that tracks that conflict with Doom before moving into the wider Marvel universe.
In the press release, Casey discussed his initial pitch for the series, stating:
“When I pitched this series over a year ago, I knew it was going to be big… but writing a brand-new, premier super-team of top-tier, marquee mutants as they take on some of the most iconic villains in the modern Marvel Universe has turned out to be even more fun than I could’ve dreamed of. If you’re a longtime fan of the expansive nature of the Marvel Universe — like I am — you don’t want to miss out. WEAPON X-MEN is going to be dangerous, unpredictable and classic all at the same time!”
Marvel revealed a look at some of the unlettered pages from issue one, along with Alex Ross’s cover, which can be seen below.
WEAPON X-MEN #1
Written by JOE CASEY
Art by CHRISCROSS
Cover by ALEX ROSS
On Sale 2/19
