This week for the Marvel Mutants:
- X-MEN: BEFORE THE FALL – HERALDS OF APOCALYPSE #1 explores the history of ARAKKO
- The untold story of Storm continues in her brand-new solo series STORM #2
- Has Wade found the perfect life in DEADPOOL #8?
X-MEN: BEFORE THE FALL – HERALDS OF APOCALYPSE #1
Not seen since the shocking ending of X of Swords, Apocalypse, and his family have battled for survival in the harsh land of Amenth. Do they rule over this twisted world or do its demonic inhabitants rule them?
And how has Apocalypse felt about the choices the Quiet Council has made in his absence?
Comic Watch Reviews:
X-Men: Before the Fall – Mutant First Strike #1: Damage Control (Not That One)
X-Men: Before the Fall; Sons of X #1: Beating the Same Old Drum
Leinil Francis Yu Variant Cover:
C.F. Villa Stormbreakers Variant Cover;
X-MEN: BEFORE THE FALL – HERALDS OF APOCALYPSE #1
THE ORIGIN OF ARAKKO!
In ancient days, Genesis turned back the hordes of Amenth. In ancient days, Genesis forced Annihilation into a parley. What words were spoken in her mind?
Now, finally, Apocalypse will know…and the echoes of those words might destroy him…and Arakko with him.
Creative Team
- Writer: Al Ewing
- Artists: Stefano Landini, Luca Pizzari, Rafael T. Pimentel
- Colorist: Ceci de la Cruz
- Letterer: Ariana Maher
- Designer(s):
- Standard Cover Artist(s): Pepe Larraz & Marte Gracia
- Variant Cover Artist(s): Leinil Francis Yu; C.F. Villa
- Editor(s): Jordan D. White
- Assistant Editor:
- Format: Oneshot
- Cover Price/Page Count: $4.99/ 36 pages
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STORM #2
Storm headlines a brand-new solo series that spotlights why she’s one of the most powerful heroes in the Marvel Universe! This thrilling five-issue limited series, STORM will be 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 #2 continues the story that delves into Storm’s fan-favorite “punk” era!
Related: Storm Faces the Full Destructive Potential of Her Omega-Level Powers in a New Solo Series!
Federico Vicentini Stormbreakers Variant Cover:
Adam Kubert & Brad Anderson Ultimate Last Look Variant Cover:
Maria Wolf Lopez & Mike Spicer 1:25 Incentive Variant Cover:
Storm #2
OUT-OF-CONTROL POWERS VS. AN OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD ADVERSARY!
As ORORO MUNROE tries to balance her responsibilities as leader of the X-MEN, her difficult relationship with KITTY PRYDE and even a NEW LOVE INTEREST, her powers are creating deadly weather that threatens to tear it all asunder!
In the eye of the storm is the powerful NEW VILLAIN BLOWBACK—but as Storm summons her strength for their first historic confrontation, will even her best be enough?
Creative Team
- Writer: Ann Nocenti
- Artist: Sid Kotian
- Colorist: Andrew Dalhouse
- Letterer: VC’s Ariana Maher
- Designer: Stacie Zucker
- Cover Artist: Alan Davis
- Variant Cover Artists: Maria Wolf Lopez & Mike Spicer; Adam Kubert & Brad Anderson; Federico Vicentini
- Editor: Mark Basso
- Assistant Editor: Drew Baumgartner
- Format: Limited Series
- Cover Price/Page Count: $4.99/32 pages
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DEADPOOL #8
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…DEADPOOL #8.
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David López Variant Cover:
DEADPOOL #8– LEGACY #333
CAN’T A MERC GET A BREAK?
Deadpool is once again fighting for his life when all he wants to do is retire, have a nice time with his daughter, and be completely cured of his cancer—is that too much to ask?
Maybe not…
Creative Team
- Writer: Alyssa Wong
- Artists: Luigi Zagaria
- Colorist: Matt Milla
- Letterer: Joe Sabino
- Designer(s): Tom Muller
- Standard Cover Artist(s): Martín Cóccolo & Neeraj Menon
- Variant Cover Artist(s): David López
- Senior Editor(s): Jordan D. White
- Associate Editor: Lauren Amaro
- Format: Ongoing
- Page Count/Cover Price: 28 pages/$3.99
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X-MEN: BEFORE THE FALL – HERALDS OF APOCALYPSE #1, STORM #2 & DEADPOOL #8, arrive on shelves & digital platforms on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, from Marvel Comics.