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On August 6, 1985, Rachel Summers, the daughter of Scott Summers and Jean Grey from an alternate universe, fused with the powers of the Phoenix Force in Uncanny X-Men #199. This not only made her one of the most dangerous entities in Marvel’s history but also turned her into an Omega-level threat.

Over the many decades since the introduction of the X-Men in the Marvel Universe, they have managed to blow away the minds of the readers through sheer unreal displays of powers and strength. And in that regard, Summers did not disappoint, especially with her complete bonding with the Phoenix Force, an entity of immense power that cursed both her mother and the Jean Grey of Earth-616.

The Phoenix Force Made Rachel Summers a Cosmic Threat in Uncanny X-Men #199

When it comes to Marvel Comics‘ X-Men, it’s often a consensus that their mutations have no power ceilings, meaning those abilities...

Next month, the most terrifying Doctor Doom in the entire Multiverse returns to claim what's rightfully his in Doomed 2099 #1. The highly anticipated one-shot is written by Frank Tieri and illustrated by rising stars Delio Diaz and Frank Alpizar in their Marvel Comics debut.

Doomed 2099 #1 sees the infamous and mysterious Doom of 2099 arrive in the present day to confront his classic counterpart. Doom 2099's journey will send shockwaves through the time stream, igniting a multiversal conflict as an eclectic group of future heroes assemble to prevent Marvel's greatest villain from gaining more power.

Today, you can check out all six covers, including a dramatically dazzling Foil Variant Cover by Dan Panosian and a special Marvel Rivals Variant Cover that spotlights Doom's design from the hit video game by Marvel Games and NetEase Games, along with an all-new first look at what's inside the issue.

Here's the official description for Doomed 2099 #1:

The Future Is Doomed!

Marvel Comics is reprinting yet another hard-to-find Wolverine story in yet another brand-new one-shot.

Per Marvel Comics, the upcoming Wolverine by Chris Claremont one-shot will include more than just an original story. On top of the new standalone story from Claremont and artist Tom Reilly, which will expand upon Wolverine's time in Japan in the 1980s, Wolverine by Chris Claremont will also include a reprint of the Wolverine tie-in story only ever published in the relatively rare (and expensive) Marvel Made Paragon Collection: Chris Claremont Premiere Bundle. To top things off, the one-shot will feature bonus materials that spotlight the legendary creator's over five decades in the industry.

Wolverine by Chris Claremont #1 Written by Chris Claremont Art by Tom Reilly Colors by Chris O'Halloran Letters by Vc's Clayton Cowles Main cover art by Steve McNiven Variant cover art by Junggeun Yoon

Per the official synopsis for Wolverine by Chris Claremont #1 from Marvel Comics,...

This July, a new Doctor Doom will rise from the far reaches of the Multiverse to begin his own reign in Doomed 2099, a one-shot by acclaimed writer Frank Tieri (Sabretooth: The Dead Don’t Talk) and, in his exciting Marvel Comics debut, rising star Delio Diaz.

Doomed 2099 will bring the multiverse’s most infamous and mysterious version of Doctor Doom to the present to confront his classic counterpart.

Doom 2099's journey will send shockwaves through the time stream, igniting a Multiversal conflict as an eclectic group of future heroes assemble to prevent Marvel's greatest villain from gaining more power.

Here's the official description for the comic:

The Future Is Doomed! The world is Doom’s…but does that include the world that is yet to be? A coalition from the future - including Old Man Logan, Rachel Summers, the Phoenix; Bishop, Cosmic Ghost Rider, the Maestro and Deathlok say otherwise.

Despite its success in depicting many beloved X-Men characters and Marvel villains, some significant figures were markedly underutilized by X-Men: The Animated Series. X-Men: The Animated Series is often hailed as one of the greatest adaptations of Marvel Comics. It brought iconic storylines to life, from the Dark Phoenix Saga to Days of Future Past, and introduced a generation to the mutant team’s struggles for equality. Yet, some awesome Marvel characters were overlooked or barely featured in this legendary series.

The creators of X-Men: The Animated Series had the monumental task of condensing decades of comic book lore into an accessible format for Saturday morning audiences. With time constraints, budget limitations, and a primary focus on the core X-Men team, many characters were left on the cutting room floor. While favorites like Wolverine, Rogue, and Storm received substantial screen time, several pivotal comic characters either made cameo appearances or were squandered.

We've been hearing that there might be plans to introduce Captain Britain to the MCU at some point, but it sounds like Brian Braddock could make his debut as part of his England-based superhero team.

According to scooper Mttsh, an Excalibur series is in development at Marvel Studios.

Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer Alan Davis, Excalibur debuted back in the late '80s, and were conceived as an off-shoot of the X-Men. The original line-up consisted of Captain Britain, shapeshifting Elemental Meggan Puceanu, and three former members of the X-Men: Shadowcat, Nightcrawler, and the second Phoenix, Rachel Summers.

Captain Britain and MI13 replaced the ongoing title in 2008, with Claremont penning another Excalibur series. This had nothing to do with the original team, however, and focused on the efforts of Professor Charles Xavier and his former nemesis Magneto to rebuild the mutant homeland of Genosha.

The current...

Forge's half-pant cybernetic leg design in X-Force #1 continues to puzzle fans- Skottie Young's variant cover points out this oddity. Forge stands out in X-Men history with his peculiar design aesthetic- new adventure in X-Force #1 will feature even more unique elements. Despite the perplexing choice of half-pants, Forge's metallic leg remains his defining feature among the X-Men- recognition guaranteed.

The X-Men have had numerous costumes, but one member of the X-Men '97 team doesn't make very much sense. Forge is recognizable in part due to his red bandana and metallic right leg. However, the designs surrounding his cybernetic leg have always been a little bit bizarre - a fact Skottie Young has pointed out in a variant cover for the upcoming X-Force #1.

X-Force #1 (2024) has the creative team of Geoffrey Thorne, Marcus To, Erick Arciniega, and Joe Caramagna. It brings together Rachel Summers, Betsy Braddock, Forge, Sage, Tank, and Surge on its mutant roster.

Warning: contains spoilers for Exceptional X-Men #1Queer identity and politics have been an integral part of the X-Men mythos for nearly 50 years. Still, for much of that time, this queerness was relegated to subtext and fan headcanons. Thankfully, in recent years, a major increase in LGBTQ+ representation at Marvel Comics has seen beloved heroes like Iceman, Magik, and Kitty Pryde confirmed as queer. While Kitty's queerness was canonized during the Krakoan Age, her new starring role in Exceptional X-Men may finally allow the beloved hero to explore her sexuality.

After the fall of Krakoa and Kitty Pryde's murderous time spent as Shadowkat, Kitty decides to formally leave the X-Men and move back to Chicago... where she has begun trying to live a "normal" life as a bartender.

Exceptional X-Men #1, by writer Eve Ewing and artist Carmen Carnero, sees Kitty getting ready for a date, who she thinks stood her up,...

X-Men's newest era will feature Rachel Summers due to her connection with Captain Britain, not her lineage. Characters from alternate timelines were initially sidelined, but Rachel was allowed in X-Force due to her bond with Betsy Braddock. The X-Men relaunch focuses on the present, excluding characters tied to past events unless a strong relationship justifies their presence.

The X-Men's newest era will feature Cyclops' daughter, Rachel Summers, but not because she was a front runner for the team. Tom Brevoort, executive editor for the X-Men: From the Ashes relaunch, has revealed details about her inclusion. On Substack, the Marvel creator revealed his preference and criteria for the X-Men and how Rachel was allowed to be a part of it through association.

Rachel Summers has had a long history in Marvel Comics, having debuted in 1981 in Uncanny X-Men #141. The daughter of Cyclops and Jean Grey, Rachel has gone by several codenames and role-shifts,...

X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men ’97 partially owe their success to their ability to streamline the knotty and wild world of Marvel’s mutants. While lots of characters show up for cameos and arcs, both series focus on a team of 8-10 members. But for X-Men ’97‘s second season, executive producer Brad Winderbaum plans on going a bit bigger.

“There’s many teams, in Marvel, that have the letter ‘X’ that are followed by a hyphen,” Winderbaum said during a Q&a with Comic Book (via Collider). “I would put it to you like this… there’s two other X-teams in season two.”

Who are those two other teams? Winderbaum doesn’t say, but we can take a few educated guesses about who could show up in X-Men ’97 season two and how they would change the dynamic of the show.

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X-Factor is one of the two...

In "Deadpool & Wolverine," the first half of that duo (Ryan Reynolds) jokes that the Marvel Cinematic Universe's "Multiverse Saga" isn't really working. Does that mean Marvel Studios is switching course? Probably not, if the forthcoming "Avengers: Secret Wars" is any indication.

The MCU has largely been using the concept of infinite worlds as metatext about different superhero movie franchises. "Deadpool & Wolverine" is about how Deadpool wants to be a hero worthy of the Avengers -- a transparent representation of how Disney acquired Wade's previous owner, 20th Century Fox. Sony's "Spider-Verse" films are at least a tad more creative, using different universes to represent different animation styles.

As a comic fan, it's a bit surprising that Marvel has embraced the multiverse. That storytelling device has always been more DC's thing, going back to 1961's "The Flash of Two Worlds". There is one exception to that rule: the X-Men,...

Marvel Comics Blood Hunt concludes, DC Comics Absolute Power could take a turn, why Grim and Saga are must-reads, and more comic books you should grab this week!

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The last week of new comic books for July is producing important stories. The Marvel Comics crossover Blood Hunt is wrapping up. A new comic book from X-Men: From the Ashes debuts and adds more depth to a classic character's mutant powers. And one of the best comic books ever returns. Plus, the last section gives you a “not new” comic book to check out.

Let’s not waste any time and get right into things.

Pick Of The Week!

Writer: Brian K. VaughanArtist: Fiona StaplesBlood Hunt No. 5Writer: Jed MacKayArtist: Pepe Larraz

This is where we find out if Blood Hunt was good or not. So far, it’s been a fun ride with violence and blood throughout. However,...

X-Men '97 season two is in development with high expectations, building on the success of the first season. The second season will focus on the X-Men villain Apocalypse, adapting iconic storylines like Age of Apocalypse and Rise of Apocalypse. The release timeline is uncertain, but it could be ready by 2025.

X-Men '97 season two is on the way, and fans can hopefully expect it sooner rather than later, according to the series executive producer. X-Men '97 turned out to be one of the biggest surprises from Marvel Studios in some time, and while fans were excited about the revival of the popular animated series, it quickly became must-watch programming as it hooked audiences with its incredible writing, gorgeous animation, and complex characters. X-Men '97 became the event Marvel television series that the MCU has been craving.

Following the season one cliffhanger, fans have been hoping for updates on X-Men '97 season two,...

New Krakoa emerges as a beacon of hope, proving that a second Krakoan Age is on the horizon for the X-Men franchise. The stranded mutants in the White Hot Room find their leader in Kafka, who will guide them towards a new utopia on Atlantic Krakoa. Despite the end of the beloved Krakoan Age, X-Men fans can look forward to Krakoa's eternal existence within the heart of the Phoenix.

Warning: contains spoilers for Rise of the Powers of X #5The beloved Krakoan Age of the X-Men has ended, but Rise of the Powers of X #5 gives hope to anyone depressed over the transformative era's conclusion with just two simple words. Labeling the Atlantic Krakoan peninsula - stuck in the White Hot Room with over 200,000 stranded mutants - as "New Krakoa," X-Men proves that Krakoa will never truly end, and a second Krakoan Age will come.

The X-Men managed to defeat...

You don't need all your fingers to count the Marvel Comics stories more influential than "X-Men: Days of Future Past."

In the dark future of 2013, America has been conquered by the mutant-hunting Sentinel robots. Most of the X-Men are gone, mutants live in concentration camps, and the world stands on its nuclear brink as the other nations prepare to strike against the Sentinels. To prevent this apocalypse, X-Woman Kate Pryde travels back in time.

You see, things went to Hell on Halloween 1980. Mystique and her Brotherhood of Evil Mutants assassinated anti-mutant Senator Robert Kelly, intent on showing humanity they will supplant them as the Cro-Magnon did the Neanderthal. Instead, this event inflamed anti-mutant sentiment and led to the Sentinel takeover. If Kelly isn't assassinated, maybe this awful future will never happen.

"Days of Future Past" was Byrne's penultimate story on his original "X-Men" and he goes with a banger.

Is the X-Men Comics Relaunch Testing Heroes and Rosters for Future MCU Appearances? - Main Image

Marvel is bringing back its band of merry mutants in X-Men: From the Ashes starting this July 2024, testing out new rosters and storylines for comic books as the mutants deal with the aftermath of the fall of their island nation, Krakoa.

Coming hot on the heels of the acclaimed run of X-Men ‘97, this new era of X-Men in the comics may also inspire future appearances, especially since a second season of the animated series and plans for a big-screen MCU debut are both in the works.

In X-Men, Cyclops leads Beast, Magneto, Psylocke, Kid Omega, Temper, Magik, and Juggernaut from their new base in Alaska to identify and combat new threats to mutantkind. From New Orleans, mutant renegades Rogue, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Gambit, and Jubilee team up in Uncanny X-Men, reminiscent of the classic Blue Team,...

Jean Grey, the cosmic powerhouse, returns as Phoenix to face a threat beyond time and space in Rise of the Powers of X #5. The Phoenix's power and impact on its host will be explored in the post-Krakoan era, with Jean retaining better control over the cosmic entity. Rise of the Powers of X #5 sets the stage for a final battle between Jean as Phoenix and the Dominions, with cosmic scale power at play.

Warning! Contains a preview for Rise of the Powers of X #5!Of the original X-Men, Jean Grey, aka the once-and-future Phoenix, stands above the rest as a cosmic powerhouse, and shes now returning yet again to bring cleansing fire. Jean is facing off against a threat outside of time and space itself, and the Phoenix has never been more necessary. As the franchise leads towards a new status quo where Jean will be embodying the cosmic entity full-time,...

Quick Links Who is Marvel's Rachel Summers? What is Marvel's Clan Askani? How Will Clan Askani Figure Into X-Men '97?

The following contains major spoilers from X-Men '97 Season 1, Episode 10, "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 3," now streaming on Disney+.

X-Men '97 Season 1 ended on a major paradigm shift. The core of the heroic mutant group gets tossed across space and time. Magneto, Professor Xavier, Beast, Nightcrawler and Rogue are sent to the past to meet En Sabah Nur before he becomes Apocalypse.

On the other hand, Cyclops and Jean Grey land in the future due to some mysterious force. There, they encounter a teenage Cable and his mentor, Mother Askani. The latter, as passionate X-Men fans would know, is an older version of Rachel Summers. With that in mind, here is a deeper dive into Rachel and this mysterious tribe, Clan Askani.

Who is Marvel's Rachel Summers?

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The following contains major spoilers from X-Men '97 Season 1, Episode 10, "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 3," now streaming on Disney+.

X-Men '97 ended its first season on an intense, high-octane note. The heroic mutants split into two groups. One tries to stop Magneto from destroying Earth on his Asteroid M base, while the second team struggles in the battle against Bastion and Mister Sinister.

Luckily, the heroes win both fights. However, X-Men '97's Season 1 finale removes many key X-Men from the present. In the process, a lot of dangling threads arise, some of which aren't connected to these wars. Thus, these lingering plot threads have fans wanting answers in the upcoming second season.

How Did X-Men '97 Displace Its Mutants?

Season 1 ends with the X-Men trying to blow Asteroid M up as it falls to Earth. With the gravitational core destroyed, the space rock disappears in a pseudo-explosion. However,...

Quick Links X-Men '97 Season 2 Teases A Time War X-Men '97 Is Set to Unleash Apocalypse's New Horsemen X-Men '97 Could Create a More Aggressive New Mutants Unit X-Men '97 Season 2 Has to Rescue Storm, Morph & Wolverine X-Men '97 Season 2 Has to Address the Shi'ar Empire & the Phoenix

The following contains major spoilers from X-Men '97 Season 1, Episode 10, "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 3," now streaming on Disney+.

Season 1 of X-Men '97 has come to an end, with the series leaving behind a few cliffhangers. Bastion and Sinister seem to be out of commission, but they look like they're building blocks for something bigger. It's a very intriguing way of kicking the action up a couple of notches, despite the main villains losing.

It's not just about adding an inquisitive air to the heroes, however. There are many threads left hanging regarding which other villains will be returning or coming to...

X-Men '97 Finale's Mother Askani Reveal Is A Sign of What's to Come in Season 2 - Main Image

The season 1 finale of X-Men '97 ended on a massive cliffhanger for our favorite heroes as they found themselves trapped in two different timelines and the reveal of Apolcaypse and Mother Askani as major figures in season 2.

Rogue, Nightcrawler, Beast, Charles Xavier, and Magneto are trapped in Ancient Egypt in 3000 B.C. and encounter a young En Sabah Nur (aka Apocalypse).

Meanwhile, Cyclops and Jean Grey find themselves in a desolated future set in 3960 A.D. and meet a young Nathan, Mother Askani, and the Clan Askani.

Let's explore what we could expect in season 2 based on the Mother Askani reveal.

Read Next: X-Men '97 Finale Echoes What Logan Warned Jean Grey About in Episode 5

Who is Mother Askani aka Rachel Summers?

As long-time X-Men fans know, Askani is also known as Rachel Summers,...

Exciting news for X-Men fans: Dazzler is getting her own solo series in Marvel's From the Ashes era. Marvel teases the return of beloved disco queen Dazzler with a gorgeously updated logo for her new series. Dazzler goes on tour with fellow X-Men Domino, Strong Guy, Multiple Man, Shark Girl, and Wind Rider.

Prepare to be dazzled... as the fan-favorite X-Men hero Dazzler finally enters the spotlight with a new solo Dazzler series, part of Marvel's larger new From the Ashes era of mutantkind. For the first time in 40 years, all eyes will be on Alison Blaire as the incredible hero and beloved performer navigates a post-Krakoa reality and the newest status quo for mutantkind.

Alison Blaire has long been one of the most prominent X-Men heroes - partly because of Dazzler's featured role in the adored 1990s X-Men arcade game - and it is about time that she...

This X-Men ’97 article contains spoilers.

Well, X-Men ’97‘s finale didn’t end with Onslaught or Ultimatum (thank goodness), but it did go out with quite the bang. The heroes stop Bastion’s assault with the help of Jean Grey’s Phoenix Force, depowering Mister Sinister at the same time. Although the battle sends Asteroid M crashing toward the Earth, Professor X appealed to Magneto’s better angels once again and convinced him to prevent a global catastrophe, apparently killing himself and the X-Men in the process.

But, as Bishop tells Forge, “This ain’t our first time at the ‘X-Men are Dead’ rodeo.”

Sure enough, the final minutes of the finale confirm the X-Men still live, albeit in very different times. With half the team in ancient Egypt and the other half in a ravaged far future, they have their work cut out for them in season two.

X-Men ’97 has been building up its threats and world swiftly, proving its intentions to start right where it left off—at the climax of its story. Characters are dying left and right, introductions of past iconic characters are frequent, and iconic comic book characters are making their animation debuts.

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The most recent addition to the series was Mother Askani, who made an appearance at the very end of the tenth episode of the series, alongside Nathan Summer. While it was made evident that Nathan was the son of Jean Grey and Scott Summers, there was another character who was related to the X-Men power couple.

Spoiler warning for those who have not seen the 10th episode of X-Men ’97.

Who is Mother Askani?

Mother Askani, better known as Rachel Summers, made her first appearance in The Uncanny X-Men #141. She is the daughter of Jean Grey and Scott Summers,...

Marvel's Pride Month variant covers spotlight Lgbtqia+ characters like Lightning and America Chavez alongside iconic Marvel superheroes for allyship. This year's Marvel's Voices: Pride one-shot, X-Men: The Wedding Special #1, celebrates the marriage of Mystique and Destiny. Marvel's Pride Allies variants emphasize the importance of communal support and allyship among superheroes, with hints at future Lgbtqia+ character appearances.

Marvel Comics has officially debuted this years Pride Month variant covers that will be released in June after the annual Marvels Voices: Pride one-shot. All eight variant covers were drawn by Betsy Cola and Davi Go and celebrate many of the publishers iconic Lgbtqia+ characters. The covers also team them up with other famous Marvel superheroes to put a spotlight on allyship.

This years version of the Marvels Voices: Pride one-shot has been retitled to X-Men: The Wedding Special #1, celebrating the marriage of Mystique and Destiny, and the Pride Month festivities continue with the Allies variants.

Rachel Summers plans to manifest the Phoenix on an undreamt-of scale using experiences from multiple realities. Jean Grey is prepared for the Phoenix's return in X-Men Forever #2, changing everything the X-Men knew. The new symbiosis between Jean Grey and the Phoenix grants incalculable power levels to fight against the Engima Dominion.

Warning: Spoilers for Dead X-Men #4, Rise Of The Powers Of X #4, and X-Men Forever #2With countless powerhouses and Omega-level heroes at their disposal, the X-Men have long been some of Marvel Comics most powerful heroes. Icons like Storm or Magneto quite literally have the power to reshape the world if they so choose, but even their considerable might pales before the teams most powerful hero the Phoenix. But Jean Greys newest incarnation makes this an all-new Phoenix that fans have never seen before.

Dead X-Men #4 by Steve Foxe, David Balden, Bernard Chang, Vincenzo Carrat, Frank Martin, and VCs Cory...

This X-Men ’97 article contains spoilers.

“Tastes like chicken.” If that phrase brings to mind the evil mutant the Blob chowing down on the Wasp’s corpse, then the ending of X-Men ’97‘s eighth episode, “Tolerance Is Extinction Part One,” should send shivers down your spine.

After all, Magneto’s decision to attack the entire planet Earth in X-Men ’97 has a lot in common with the inciting event of Ultimatum, the 2009 Marvel event that somehow made the already grim and edgy Ultimate Marvel Universe even grimmer and edgier, to very mixed results.

The connections between Ultimatum and “Tolerance Is Extinction Part One” only stand out more when one considers all of the many cameos in the episode, which showed that anti-mutant bigotry isn’t just limited to the X-Men, but it affects the entire Marvel Universe.

Here’s a breakdown of all the cameos in the star-studded episode...

This article contains spoilers for X-Men ’97.

Beau DeMayo’s writing for X-Men ’97 is something that fans have routinely taken to the internet to appreciate, showering their praise on his personal social media handles, which the writer is ever grateful for. Over the course of this season, Beau DeMayo’s personal Twitter account has become the go-to place before, during, and after each episode, as the writer has begun dropping ‘homework’ for fans, pointing towards issues of X-Men comics and episodes of X-Men: The Animated Series that fans should watch in preparation for what’s to come.

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Last week, before the first part of the finale aired, DeMayo asked fans to watch some episodes of X-Men: The Animated Series in preparation, which talked about a few plot points that were revised in Tolerance is Extinction Part 1. Similarly, this week, following the first part of the three-part finale,...

Doctor Doom has been touted to be one of the main antagonists of the MCU as the studio’s plans with Kang the Conqueror seemed to have taken a back burner due to Jonathan Majors’ firing. The character has been one of the most beloved villains in the Marvel universe and fans have been waiting for his arrival into the franchise.

Ahead of his rumored appearance in Avengers: Secret Wars, Doctor Doom made a cameo in the Disney Plus series X-Men ‘97. The latest episode of the series sees him aligned with the Zero Tolerance group, which is headed by Bastion and also has Zemo. However, Doom’s involvement with the group has irked fans as the character is not as villainous as the others.

Doctor Doom And More Make Cameos In X-Men ‘97 A still from X-Men ’97

The Beau DeMayo-created revival of X-Men: The Animated Series, X-Men ‘97...

Dazzler's mysterious healing abilities are finally explained in Dead X-Men #4 after she is seemingly killed mid-fight. Fans get clarification on Dazzler's mysterious immortality throughout her X-Men history, establishing limits to her powers. With the Krakoan Resurrection Protocols apparently gone for good, Dazzler's healing abilities make her even more prominent among the X-Men.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Dead X-Men #4Neither the X-Men nor the Marvel Universe at large have a shortage of powerful healing factors. From icons like Wolverine and Deadpool to more underrated regenerators like Elixir or Triage, there are some mutants who are just notoriously hard to kill. And one of these shockingly durable heroes, the X-Men icon known as Dazzler, has finally had her mysterious healing abilities explained.

Dead X-Men #4 by Steve Foxe, David Balden, Bernard Chang, Vincenzo Carrat, Frank Martin, and VCs Cory Petit once more pits the titular lineup against the cybernetic Moira MacTaggert variant,...

Marvel's new X-Force is taking on a broken world with strong defenders of mutantkind. Forge is assembling a powerful team that includes both new blood and old allies, with a special guest appearance by Deadpool. Marvel provides a fresh look for X-Force in a series of stunning variant covers.

X-Force is designed to be the mutant team doing the real dirty work of saving the world, and the new roster is gearing up to carry on that legacy with full force. The team toes the line between being heroes and going a little too far, and the new line-up is certain to continue pushing boundaries. Now, they're gearing up to make their debut with a series of stunning variant covers.

X-Force #1 will hit shelves in late July, but Marvel has released a new set of variant covers that showcase the team in full glory and a surprise guest. X-Force veteran,...

The wedding bells are ringing... and the iconic X-Men antiheroes Mystique and Destiny are finally getting married in the pages of X-Men: The Wedding Special #1. A special edition of this year's Marvel's Voices: Pride, the Wedding Special will be Marvel's first woman-to-woman marriage shown on panel, and a new cover by the talented Luciano Vecchio celebrates the queerness of Marvel while paying homage to a classic Spider-Man story.

Mystique and Destiny have been alive, and in love, for over a century. While the fierce couple has undoubtedly married privately over their long life together, the Wedding Special will finally see their union celebrated by friends and family.

My Homage Variant Cover for X-Men: The Wedding SpecialAfter this cover of Spideys wedding. pic.twitter.com/PvTPB8wtJ3 Luciano Vecchio (@LucianoVecchio) April 23, 2024

Luciano Vecchio's cover for X-Men: The Wedding Special - which is written by beloved queer writers like Kieron Gillen and...

Xavier stoops to new lows, murdering fan-favorite hero Rasputin IV in cold blood. Rasputin IV was a key player in the X-Men's battle against Orchis forces. Despite Xavier's monstrous actions, Rasputin may be resurrected in the White Hot Room.

Warning: contains spoilers for Rise of the Power of X #4

Professor Xavier will save his X-Men at any cost... even if it means murdering a fan-favorite mutant hero in cold blood. Xavier has been on a desperate descent into martyrdom since Orchis' assault on the Hellfire Gala weeks ago, and in a preview for Rise of the Powers of X #4 the former mutant leader ruthlessly kills the reality-hopping Rasputin IV, one more betrayal in a long line of "sacrifices."

Rasputin IV was first introduced as a mutant chimera - created by Mister Sinister - in Powers of X, and returned to X-Men comics during the Sins of Sinister event, which ended...

X-Men ’97 dropped its latest episode, Lifedeath – Part 2, and fans have plenty to discuss in Marvel discussion forums. However, one character’s appearance may have a significant impact on the series. The episode provides a first look into a major villain with blood ties to the leader of the X-Men, Cyclops. While Scott and Alex were believed to be the only Summers brothers, Marvel Comics introduced a third one, Gabriel Summers aka Vulcan, in X-Men: Deadly Genesis.

Gabriel Summers aka Vulcan in X-Men ’97

Gabriel is the troubled Summers brother, who has no idea of his birth parents or Scott. Katherine Summers was pregnant when the Summers were abducted by D’Ken of the Shi’ar throne world. Katherine was killed and the fetus was placed in an incubator, which accelerated his growth to adolescence.

X-Men ’97‘s New Addition Vulcan Had A Troubled Childhood

The third Summers brother,...

Marvel introduces a new musclebound hero, Tank, with unique abilities, joining the revamped X-Force led by Forge. Tank's redesign showcases colossal body-morphing powers, making him a promising addition that cribs what makes Juggernaut work. Meanwhile, Juggernaut joins the main X-Men team, giving them a Hulk-strength hero of their own.

While Juggernaut is finally getting his due on Marvel's main X-Men roster, Marvel is also giving fans a similar musclebound hero over in the pages of the revamped X-Force. As Marvel announces the new team - led by Omega-level mutant Forge - fans get to see a drastically redesigned Tank. As a huge and hulking mutant who's more than just a strong guy, Tank’s powers and abilities make him a fresh addition to the world of X-Men.

As the X-Men line relaunches this July, Marvel has unveiled the new X-Force team led by Forge with members including Betsy Braddock, Rachel Summers,...

X-Men's Forge officially upgraded to Omega-level mutant status, joining rare list of powerful mutants. 'From the Ashes' era will see Forge leading X-Force, using his abilities to fix what's broken in the world. Marvel hints at Forge reaching new level of power, potentially unlocking abilities to sense and fix problems.

As a new era of X-Men comics begins, the franchise is officially upgrading an iconic mutant to Omega-level status. Marvel's most powerful mutants can warp reality itself, and the Omega-Level label is a rare honor applied to only around two dozen mutants in all of Marvel lore. Now, a new entry is being added to the list, as a hero who fans have long argued should be an Omega officially reaches the next level.

Following its 2019-2024 Krakoan Era, X-Men will receive a linewide revamp this July, as it enters the 'From the Ashes' era. Marvel just announced this...

The X-Men's Krakoan Age is coming to an end, as mutants face extreme struggles in the upcoming "From The Ashes" era. Forge will lead a new, powerful version of X-Force with an expertly chosen team of mutants, including iconic heroes like Betsy Braddock and Rachel Summers. The team will tackle impossible missions, with each mission including a guest hero starting with Deadpool, in the July 31, 2024 debut of X-Force #1.

From the ashes, a new team arises... As the X-Men hero Forge leads his very own iteration of the iconic X-Force, tasked with saving a broken world in Marvel's upcoming X-Force. Since the debut of X-Force in 1991's New Mutants #100 the explosive team has been known for its revolutionary philosophy, proactive missions, and pushing the boundaries of acceptability, a legacy Forge's new X-Force group will continue.

The X-Men's current Krakoan Age is almost over. While we know now that...

Professor X's descent down the slippery slope from idealistic heroism into villainy has been solidified in Rise Of The Powers Of X #3, as he attempts to kill Moira X as a child, and then commits one of the most shocking betrayals in X-Men history. The destruction of Krakoa and looming threats have pushed Xavier to desperation, leading him to betray his allies, including shooting Rachel Summers – daughter of his oldest, most loyal followers – in the back. One way or another, Professor X will pay for his actions, and his role as the leader of the X-Men will never be the same.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Rise Of The Powers Of X #3As founder of the X-Men, Marvel Comics’ Professor Charles Xavier has been one of mutantkind’s foremost leaders and advocates for most of his life. In that role, on more than one occasion, Xavier’s responsibility to...

Warning: contains spoilers for Rise of the Power of X #3The desperate former X-Men leader Charles Xavier, who has been on a downward spiral for months now, recently betrayed his beloved students Cyclops and Jean Grey in a truly egregious way. In Rise of the Powers of X #3, after a botched attempt to murder Moira X as a child, Xavier unceremoniously shoots Askani, the alternate reality daughter of Scott and Jean, in the back, injuring or killing the young hero.

Askani, or Rachel Summers, has been working with Xavier, Rasputin IV, and Mister Sinister - in Cypher’s body - inside “No Place X,” attempting to destroy Enigma through any means necessary while also leading the Dead X-Men on a mission through time and space.

Rise of the Powers of X #3, from writer Kieron Gillen and artist R. B. Silva, sees Xavier finally reaching Moira’s 10th life to...

Kitty Pryde was coded to be queer in X-Men, with her true love intended to be her best friend Rachel Summers by creator Chris Claremont. Claremont's vision for Kitty as the first mutant President of the US with a sapphic First Lady was explored in X-Men: The End trilogy. Despite being relegated to an alternate world, Claremont believes Kate and Rachel's romance is essential to their characters' future.

Throughout her history on the X-Men, Kitty Pryde was often coded to be queer, and her co-creator Chris Claremont was able to add to this legacy in a story that saw the former Shadowcat elected president. In the trilogy of miniseries, X-Men: The End, Claremont had the opportunity to flesh out his ideal finale for Kitty, who now goes by Kate in current comics. He envisioned Pryde as the first mutant President of the United States, with a queer First Lady waiting in the wings.

According to Chris Claremont, when he introduced her in Days of Future Past, Rachel Summers was originally meant to be the offspring of Jean Grey and the Phoenix Force. Claremont's planned Rachel's origin would have had far-reaching consequences for the X-Men and the Marvel Universe, though ultimately, the official canon version remains that Cyclops is her father. Claremont's even more groundbreaking idea, for Nightcrawler's true parentage, eventually made its way into canon over forty years after the author originally made it subtext in his vaunted Uncanny X-Men run.

Legendary X-Men writer Chris Claremont's groundbreaking idea for the true parentage of Nightcrawler finally became canon over forty years after he first teased it – though as it turns out, that was just one of several wild ideas he had for mutant characters' origins. As Claremont revealed, Rachel Summers, ostensibly the offspring of Jean Grey and Cyclops, was originally...

The Disney Plus animated series X-Men ‘97 has been receiving positive responses since its release. The revival of the classic show X-Men: The Animated Series was in the headlines earlier this month for parting ways with showrunner Beau DeMayo. The show’s premiere on March 20 reportedly garnered over 4 million views, making it the second most-viewed animated series on the platform.

The third episode of the series is reportedly adapted from the comic Inferno and follows Jean Grey’s clone. Introduced at the end of episode two, the clone is transformed into the Goblin Queen by Mister Sinister and then assumes the identity of Madelyn Pryor. The episode also sees Nathan Summers, the son of Cyclops and Jean Grey make an appearance.

What Happens In Episode 3 of X-Men ‘97? A still from X-Men ’97

The animated series X-Men ‘97 picks up from where X-Men: The Animated Series ended back in 1996. The...

Betsy Braddock and Rachel Summers are set to star in a new X-Men series in the upcoming From The Ashes era. The beloved queer couple will face challenges in a post-Krakoa world, further exploring their relationship and roles as mutant heroes. Fans are excited to see Rachel and Betsy's relationship grow even stronger as they continue fighting against injustice.

As the Krakoan Age of the X-Men ends, and their new From The Ashes era soon begins, Marvel has revealed that the iconic queer couple Betsy Braddock - Captain Britain - and Rachel Summers - Askani - will star in a unrevealed new series. The fierce power couple previously starred in Betsy's Captain Britain series, relying on each other's inner strength and mutant abilities to fight against the villainous Morgan Le Fay.

During the fall of Krakoa, Rachel and Betsy are separated while fighting against the forces of Orchis and Enigma,...

Psylocke and Cyclops are married in Moira X's 5th life in Dead X-Men #3, bringing back a controversial romance from '90s X-Men comics. The Dead X-Men are on a mission to stop evil Cyborg Moira and are traveling through Moira's past lives to do so in this issue. Scott and Betsy's relationship in Dead X-Men #3 revisits their strange flirtation from the '90s X-Men comics, providing a unique twist.

Warning: contains spoilers for Dead X-Men #3As the newly revived X-Men travel through Moira's past lives in Dead X-Men #3, the intrepid heroes encounter a fascinating timeline with a fresh X-Men team, led by the powerful Psylocke. Taking place during Moira's inspiring 5th life, the Dead X-Men's adventure to the land of "Faraway" reveals that in this timeline, Psylocke is married to Cyclops, bringing back a controversial and surprising romance from 90's X-Men comics.

The Dead X-Men - comprised of Prodigy,...

"X-Men '97" is bringing the marvelous mutant heroes back to the small screen like they never left it, picking up right after the original series finale, "Graduation Day." Since that aired, the show's '90s setting has gone from contemporary to period piece.

The long-awaited trailer for "X-Men '97" debuted on February 15, 2024, and there's plenty to discuss even with less than 2 minutes of footage. For one, we've now finally seen the series' animation style, which brings modern shading and three-dimensionality to the original's classic cartoon look.

Much of the original voice cast is back (even if they only get a line each to show it), while Ray Chase and Matthew Waterson sound uncanny as Cyclops and Magneto. I'll admit I've been skeptical of "X-Men '97" before now — I've never been a huge fan of the original (the production values were quite low and often off-putting). Plus, the X-Men's world is so vast,...

Raven and Irene, the iconic antiheroes, will have their wedding ceremony published by Marvel, the first wedding between two women in Marvel history. Marvel's Voices: Pride special will explore Mystique and Destiny's romance, paving the way for other queer Marvel heroes to shine. Nightcrawler, officiating his mothers' vows, brings a touching element to Mystique and Destiny's long-awaited wedding celebration in X-Men: The Wedding Special.

The Krakoan Age of the X-Men saw a flourishing of queer mutant stories, perhaps none more meaningful than Mystique finally being allowed to call Destiny her wife, before Destiny was resurrected and the two iconic antiheroes reunited. Now, in Marvel's Voices: Pride one-shot special, the untold story of Raven and Irene's secret marriage will be told while the fierce couple renews their vows in X-Men: The Wedding Special.

Raven and Irene's wedding will be the first time that Marvel publishes a marriage ceremony between two women,...

X-Men '97 has the advantage of adapting Marvel Comics storylines that would be challenging for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The reboot can explore omitted or post-original series stories and be more effective than the MCU in terms of narrative. The release of the X-Men '97 trailer hints at the continuation of the original series' impressive legacy, teasing several possible stories to be explored.

X-Men '97 is in a privileged position to adapt storylines from Marvel Comics that the Marvel Cinematic Universe would struggle with. X-Men '97 will continue the classic X-Men: The Animated Series, which was known for its incredible and faithful story adaptations. However, several great stories were omitted from the original series or were released afterward. Many of these would be ideal for X-Men '97 and could function more effectively than they would in the MCU.

X-Men '97 is Marvel's reboot of the classic X-Men: The Animated Series...

Mumbai, Feb 13 (Ians) Actor Sharad Kelkar has lent his voice to the character of Wolverine in the Hindi version of the fourth season of the podcast series ‘Marvel’s Wastelanders: Wolverine’.

The podcast series also features voices of Mithila Palkar as Sofia, Neelam Kothari as Jean Grey, Aadil Khan as Captain America, Vijay Vikram Singh as Professor X/Charles Xavier, Chandan Roy Sanyal as Crossbones, Aalekh Sangal as Red Skull, Chetanya Adib as Cyclops, Abish Mathew as Kevin and Sachin Kumbhar as Bucky.

It follows the events after killing of the Avengers, the X-Men, as Super Villains win. Since the Red Skull took over the United States, a traumatised Wolverine has wandered in a daze of survivor’s guilt and self-loathing over his feelings of failure to protect his fellow X-Men and their mutant students.

As per an official synopsis: “Wolverine encounters Sofia, a young mutant in-hiding and vows to...

Alternate reality Moira wields a powerful new "Weapon M" that allows her to traverse realities and makes her a terrifying villain. The Dead X-Men, resurrected mutants sent on a mission by Rachel Summers and Xavier, must now contend with this evil Moira. Moira's Weapon M is made from various mutant parts, including Omega Red's carbonadium coil and adamantium from a Wolverine corpse. She will stop at nothing to ensure her victory.

Warning: contains spoilers for Dead X-Men #1

As a team of freshly resurrected mutants fight their way through the Multiverse in Dead X-Men #1, the crew of X-Men must now contend with an alternate reality Moira MacTaggert, who wields a powerful new "Weapon M." This maniacal and nearly cyborg Moira was able to complete Weapon M in the series first issue, handing the deranged villain the means to traverse realities alongside the Dead X-Men, giving them a final boss who will be terrifyingly difficult to defeat.

Prodigy, the newest member of the X-Men, has the potential to be the most powerful mutant ever. The success of the team's mission depends on Prodigy's ability to absorb the memories of their target, Moira X. Prodigy's powers are taking a toll on him, causing pain and weakening him, but his role is mission-critical for the fate of all mutants.

Warning! Spoilers for Dead X-Men #1 ahead!While mutants like Professor X, Jean Grey or Psylocke are often held up as the most powerful psychics the X-Men have to offer, the team’s newest member Prodigy could dwarf them all. David Alleyne aka Prodigy used to have a series of mental blocks in place to keep his powers in check, but he has removed them for the X-Men’s latest mission. Prodigy is already one of the world's smartest mutants, but the success of that mission could make him one of the most important mutants ever,...