It all comes to a head this week for the X-Men in:
- It’s time for a part and The Fall in X-Men: Hellfire Gala 2023 #1
- WEAPONS OF X concludes in Wolverine #35
- At the mercy of the Horned Emperor in Deadpool #9
- The classic X-team arrives to help Storm in Storm #3
- Don’t miss the dramatic finale of these superstar heroes! in X-Cellent #5
X-Men: Hellfire Gala 2023 #1
The Hellfire Gala is always the biggest event of the season…but this year’s will change everything for Krakoa. What is meant to be mutantkind’s biggest night becomes their biggest nightmare as the Fall of X begins!
George Pérez / Edgar Delgado Variant Cover:
Lucas Werneck Stormbreakers Variant Cover:
Mashal Ahmed Hellfire Gala Spoiler Variant Cover:
Francesco Manna X-Vote Variant Cover:
Valerio Schiti & Marte Gracia G.O.D.S. Promo Variant Cover:
Dan Veesenmeyer X-Men ’97 Variant Cover:
Duarte Howard The Duck Variant Cover:
David Nakayama Variant & Virigin Variant Cover:
George Pérez / Edgar Delgado 1:100 Incentive Virgin Variant Cover:
J. Scott Campbell 1:100 Incentive Virgin Variant Cover:
J. Scott Campbell 1:200 Incentive Retro Variant Cover:
X-Men: Hellfire Gala 2023 #1
THE FALL OF X BEGINS HERE!
All your favorite X-Men are going to be left reeling after this one—shocking revelations, stunning betrayals, horrifying tragedy, impossible deaths…and of course the most glamorous looks of the year, all in one CANNOT-MISS package!
Creative Team
- Writer: Benjamin Percy
- Artist:Adam Kubert, R.B. Silva, Matteo Lolli, Javier Pina, Valerio Schiti, Kris Anka, Pepe Larraz, Russell Dauterman, Luciano Vecchio, Joshua Cassara
- Colorists: Rain Beredo. Matt Wilson, Marte Gracia, Erick Arciniega, Ceci de la Cruz
- Letterer:
- Designer: Tom Muller
- Standard Cover Artist(s): Mashal Ahmed
- Variant Cover Artist(s): J. Scott Campbell; George Pérez / Edgar Delgado; David Nakayama; Dan Veesenmeyer; Francesco Manna; Mashal Ahmed; Lucas Werneck; Valerio Schiti & Marte Gracia
- X-Men Senior Editor: Jordan D. White
- Assosiate Editor: Lauren Amaro
- Format: Annual Oneshot
- Page Count/Cover Price: 76 pages/$8.99
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Wolverine #35
The BEAST AGENDA revealed the lengths Hank McCoy would go to save mutantkind after losing faith in X-FORCE and Wolverine as the means to protect Krakoa. Logan has discovered the true nature and intentions of Beast, but will it be enough to stop what has been set in motion? Find out as Weapons of X concludes in WOLVERINE #35.
Comic Watch Review: Wolverine #34: A Calm Before the Storm
Mahmud Asrar & Marte Gracia Hellfire Gala Variant Cover:
Scott Williams Unknown Comics / Street Level Heroes / Comic Traders Variant & Virgin Variant Covers:
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Wolverine #35
WEAPONS OF X CONCLUSION!
WOLVERINE. BEAST. Only one of ’em’s left standing after these CLONE WARS. And it ain’t no clone. The brutal finale of Wolverine’s CLONE SAGA sets the stage for LOGAN’s next journey and presages things to come for KRAKOA!
Creative Team
- Writer: Benjamin Percy
- Artist: Juan Jose Ryp
- Colorist: Frank D’Armata
- Letterer: Cory Petit
- Designer: Tom Muller & Cory Petit
- Standard Cover Artist(s): Leinil Francis Yu & Romulo Fajardo Jr.
- Variant Cover Artist(s): Josemaria Casanovas; Alex Ross; Pete Woods; Scott Williams; John Giang
- X-Men Senior Editor: Jordan D. White
- Editor(s): Mark Basso
- Assistant Editor: Drew Baumgartner
- Format: Ongoing Series
- Page Count/Cover Price: 28 pages/$3.99
Deadpool #9
Things continue to get gross as writer Alyssa Wong (DOCTOR APHRA, IRON FIST) and artist Martin Coccolo (BANNER OF WAR) continue to take out their pent-up aggression on everyone’s pizza-faced, jabber-mouthed, misguided, hate-to-love, love-to-hate fave…
Comic Watch Review: Deadpool #8: This Is A Team Book Now?!?
Pablo Villalobos Variant Cover:
Nick Dragotta Hellfire Gala Variant Cover:
Deadpool #9
AT THE MERCY OF THE HORNED EMPEROR!
Deadpool has been in a lot of tough spots, but this is definitely the first time he’s been captured by an antlered cloud-head person. When we say it like that it seems weird, but this is some real trouble! Can even his new paramour or giant symbiote dog save him?
Creative Team
- Writer: Alyssa Wong
- Artists: Martín Cóccolo
- Colorist: Neeraj Menon
- Letterer: Joe Sabino
- Designer(s): Tom Muller
- Standard Cover Artist(s): Martín Cóccolo & Neeraj Menon
- Variant Cover Artist(s): Nick Dragotta; Pablo Villalobos
- Senior Editor: Jordan D. White
- Associate Editor: Lauren Amaro
- Format: Ongoing
- Page Count/Cover Price: 28 pages/$3.99
Storm #3
Storm’s solo series that spotlighting why she’s one of the most powerful heroes in the Marvel Universe continues! The thrilling five-issue limited series is written by groundbreaking creator Ann Nocenti, known for her definitive run on Daredevil and her storied career as a X-Men editor.
In the same spirit as titles such as Symbiote Spider-Man and Venom: Lethal Protector where the industry’s greatest creators take a retro spin on Marvel heroes in key moments throughout Marvel Comics history, STORM #1 begins the story that delves into Storm’s fan-favorite “punk” era!
Ken Lashley & Juan Fernandez Variant Cover:
Russell Dauterman Hellfire Gala Variant Cover:
Storm #3 of 5
THE X-MEN VS. BLOWBACK!
The X-MEN are alerted to BLOWBACK’S presence, and the classic team of WOLVERINE, ROGUE, COLOSSUS, NIGHTCRAWLER and KITTY PRYDE show up to quell the threat! But does STORM still fit on the team, and will her powers save the day…or doom the mutants?
Creative Team
- Writer: Ann Nocenti
- Artist: Sid Kotian
- Colorist: Andrew Dalhouse
- Letterer: VC’s Ariana Maher
- Designer: Stacie Zucker
- Cover Artist: Alan Davis & Alejandro Sánchez
- Variant Cover Artists: Russell Dauterman, Ken Lashley & Juan Fernandez
- Editor: Mark Basso
- Assistant Editor: Drew Baumgartner
- Format: Limited Series
- Cover Price/Page Count: $4.99/32 pages
The X-Cellent #5
The hit series that brought along a bevy of fans is back along with the original creative team of PETER MILLIGAN, MICHAEL ALLRED and LAURA ALLRED for more comic book brilliance overflowing with wit, charm, and high-octane thrills!
The breakout hit of the 2000s, X-STATIX stunned fans with its dark wit and unique take on Marvel super-heroics. More timely and relevant than ever, fans can once again visit this fascinating and strange corner of the Marvel Universe and all its fan-favorite characters, including U-Go Girl, Zeitgeist, Doop, and more!
Peter Milligan and Michael Allred’s final half of their mutant celebrity saga as your favorite celebrity supervillains,concludes in THE X-CELLENT #5.
THE X-CELLENT #5
All hail your new god, Zeitgeist! With his new powers and zealots at his side, the X-Statix don’t stand a chance! But an old friend is about to shake up the status quo… Don’t miss the dramatic finale of these superstar heroes!
Creative Team
- Writer: Peter Milligan
- Artist: Michael “Doc” Allred
- Colorist: Laura Allred
- Letterer: Nate Piekos of Blambot
- Standard Cover Artist(s): Michael Allred & Laura Allred
- Variant Cover Artist(s):
- Editor(s): Darren Shan
- Assistant Editors: Lauren Amaro & Kat Gregorowicz
- Format: Limited Series 5 of 5
- Page Count/Cover Price: 28 pages/$3.99
X-Men: Hellfire Gala 2023 #1, Wolverine #35, Deadpool #9, Storm #3, & The X-Cellent #5 arrive on shelves and digital platforms on July 21, 2023, from Marvel Comics