This week in the X-corner of the Marvel Univese
- Who is coming to test the mutants of Arakko once again in X-MEN RED #12
- Logan and Beast continue their clashing in WOLVERINE #34
- Will Laura be drawn back into the life of an assassin in X-23: DEADLY REGENESIS # 4
- The gloves come off in ROGUE & GAMBIT #4
- Venus Dee Milo returns in THE X-CELLENT #4
X-MEN RED #12
Now home to the mutants of Arakko, the Red Planet has never shined brighter or been more dangerous… What does that mean for Mars’ new inhabitants and the larger galactic landscape? The saga continues as the mutants on Mars deal with both the promise and the threat that Arakko represents to the Marvel Universe.
Storm, Magneto, Sunspot, Abigail Brand, and the mutants of the Great Ring continue to forge Arakko’s uncertain future in a place of mystery, strength, and endless conflict.
Mutantkind’s bold leap into the future on the terraformed Mars returns following the Sins of Sinister in X-MEN: RED #12 this week
Comic Watch Review: X-Men Red #11: What’s In A Name?
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X-MEN: RED #12
THE WHITE SWORD BROKEN!
The White Sword – the mutant Omega healer who could raise the dead and bind them to his service – had One Hundred Warriors. Now the first and last of the Hundred have come to tell the tale of the one who destroyed them?
One who is coming to test the mutants of Arakko once again?
Creative Team
- Writer: Al Ewing
- Artists: Jacopo Camagni
- Colorist: Federico Blee
- Letterer: Ariana Maher
- Designer(s): Tom Muller & Jay Bowen
- Standard Cover Artist(s): Stefano Caselli
- Variant Cover Artist(s): Rian Gonzales; David Talaski
- Editor(s): Jordan D. White
- Assistant Editor: Lauren Amaro
- Format: Ongoing
- Cover Price/Page Count: $3.99/ 28 pages
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WOLVERINE #34
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 continues in this preview of WOLVERINE #34.
PLUS: An all-new backup adventure featuring WOLVERINE and SISTER DAGGER, by Gene Luen Yang and Peter Nguyen!
Comic Watch Review: Wolverine #33: Ready, Set, Clone
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WOLVERINE #34
WOLVERINE VS. WEAPONS OF X!
He’s been used. He’s been manipulated. He’s been mind-controlled. He’s even been killed. Now WOLVERINE takes the fight back to BEAST and his WEAPONS OF X program. How will one mutant fare versus an ARMY OF CLONES and a giant multistory, mobile FORTRESS/BATTLE SUIT? Good thing he’s the best there is at what he does!
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): ; Scott Williams; Rob Liefeld; Rod Reis
- X-Men Senior Editor: Jordan D. White
- Editor(s): Mark Basso
- Assistant Editor: Drew Baumgartner
- Format: Ongoing Series
- Page Count/Cover Price: 36 pages/$4.99
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X-23: DEADLY REGENESIS # 4
The journey back to X-23’s days as mutantkind’s fiercest assassin in X-23: DEADLY REGENESIS courtesy of the creative time of writer Erica Schultz and artist Edgar Salazar.
Set during the X-Men’s Utopia era, the five-issue saga will present a key adventure in the life of Laura Kinney that sheds new light on her transformative journey into the hero she is today. In addition to going up against an iconic Marvel Comics villain, X-23 will also face off against her bitter foe, Kimura, as well as a brand-new enemy!
Comic Watch Review: X-23: Deadly Regenesis #1: Then and Now
Get a taste of how the story continues in this Exclusive Sneak Preview of next week’s X-23: DEADLY REGENESIS # 4 (of 5)
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X-23: DEADLY REGENESIS #4 (of 5)
THE PAST HAUNTS US ALL, PART 4 -LAURA ON LOCKDOWN!
KIMURA has LAURA right where she wants her! But with X-23 under Kimura’s thrall like the “good old days”…will Laura be drawn back into the life of an assassin that she put behind her? Old wounds are reopened, and drastic action is taken by X-23…and the mysterious HAYMAKER!
Creative Team
- Writer: Erica Schultz
- Artist(s): Edgar Salazar
- Colorist: Carlos Lopez
- Letterer: VC’s Cory Petit
- Cover Artist: Kalman Andrasofszky
- Variant Cover Artists: Ejikure
- Editor: Mark Basso
- Assistant Editor: Drew Baumgartner
- Format: Limited Series
- Cover Price/Page Count: $3.99/28 pages
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ROGUE & GAMBIT #4
Powerhouse writer Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn, Wonder Woman: Evolution, Millie the Spy) joins fan-favorite artist Carlos Gómez (X-TERMINATORS, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) for a thrill ride that’ll lay bare some of Krakoa’s biggest secrets!
Comic Watch Review:
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ROGUE & GAMBIT #4
WITH THEIR POWERS COMBINED…
Rogue and Gambit are still dead in the water! And so are the powered humans who’ve mysteriously disappeared recently. Crusher Creel, Juggernaut, Vanisher, Lady Deathstrike… What are all these (sometime) villains doing in one place, and who is pulling the strings? The gloves come off, and series secrets are revealed as this house of cards comes crashing down!
Creative Team
- Writer: Stephanie Phillips
- Artist: Carlos Gómez
- Colorist: David Curiel
- Letterer: Ariana Maher
- Designer: Tom Muller & Jay Bowen
- Cover Artist: Steve Morris
- Variant Cover Artist: Nathan Szerdy; Javier Garron
- Senior Editor: Jordan D. White
- Editor: Sarah Brunstad
- Format: Limited Series
- Cover Price/Page Count: $3.99/ 28 pages
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THE X-CELLENT #4
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,continues in THE X-CELLENT #4
THE X-CELLENT #4
UNSOCIAL MEDIA, PART 4
Venus Dee Milo returns! But how does the formerly deceased teleporter play into Zeitgeist’s plan to mutant godhood? The brightest stars always burn out the fastest. And when it comes to Zeitgeist’s infamy, a backstabbing teammate will do just the trick!
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 4 of 5
- Page Count/Cover Price: 28 pages/$3.99
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X-MEN RED #12, WOLVERINE #34, X-23: DEADLY REGENESIS # 4, ROGUE & GAMBIT #4 & THE X-CELLENT #4 arrive on stores and digital platforms on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from Marvel Comics
