The mutant landscape of the Marvel Universe has changed dramatically! With the fall of Krakoa, the new From the Ashes era is on the horizon—home to new team books and solo series, each embracing different missions and methods to survive a world that fears them now more than ever.
October will be a big month for X-Men readers as the From the Ashes era’s most prominent threats make their entrance, two mutant icons begin new solo adventures in Storm and Mystique, a team of mutant hunting cyborgs make their debut in Sentinels, and much more. Here’s what fans can look forward to:
DAZZLER #2 (of 4)
Written by JASON LOO
Art by RAFAEL LOUREIRO
Cover by TERRY DODSON & RACHEL DODSON
On Sale 10/23
LONDON CALLING!
Dazzler and her entourage travel across the pond for the next stop on her world tour. But when a live studio session goes dangerously awry, it’s time for Domino and Strong Guy to shine! But who is the mystery villain out to cancel Dazzler’s performances – permanently?! Featuring action, heartbreak and another original set of song lyrics!
Written by EVE L. EWING
Art by CARMEN CARNERO
On Sale 10/9
THE WHITE QUEEN MAKES HER MOVE!
Kate Pryde’s continued attempts at living a normal, non-mutant life go laughably wrong as she finds herself in the middle of a brawl started by a couple of headstrong teens with remarkable abilities – which, of course, they’re terrible at controlling. She’s sworn off being anybody’s teacher, mentor, professor, sensei or anything that reminds her of her old life. But will the White Queen force her hand?
Written by DECLAN SHALVEY
Art by DECLAN SHALVEY
On Sale 10/16
REMINDING THE WORLD TO HATE AND FEAR HER!
How do you track a subject with a history that contradicts itself? How do you stop a force whose motives change like quicksilver? How do you stop a target that can be anyone? That’s the question that confronts Nick Fury as he stumbles upon a web of lies and espionage leading back to Mystique. From the ashes of Krakoa, the shape-shifting mutant sifts through the dark underbelly of the Marvel Universe to tell a tale of action and espionage targeting Marvel’s most mysterious mutant.
Written by COLLIN KELLY & JACKSON LANZING
Art by ENID BALÁM
Cover by SARA PICHELLI
On Sale 10/30
THE FUTURE OF MUTANTKIND FALLS TO PRODIGY!
Genius. Student. New Mutant. Young Avenger. X-Man. As Proidgy, David Alleyne has been all these things and more – but now he faces his most difficult challenge yet. Facing down his past and looking his present in the eye, Prodigy must fight to understand what mutant culture really means to those left behind by Krakoa… and how far he’ll go to protect the mutants of New York City from a devastating – and dangerous – conspiracy of their own. Featuring guest art by Enid Balám!
Written by STEPHANIE PHILLIPS
Art by ALESSANDRO MIRACOLO
BEWARE…THE GOD BUTCHER!
His call has gone out across the universe: He will have his retribution. He will bring his awful vengeance to bear. Gorr the God Butcher is going to kill the Phoenix. Plus: Captain Marvel comes to call…
SENTINELS #1
Written by ALEX PAKNADEL
Art by JUSTIN MASON
On Sale 10/9
WHO ARE THE NEW SENTINELS?
The original Sentinel Program was human supremacy and fear coded into circuitry. But now their legacy falls into the hands of mutantkind! Powered by cutting-edge nanotech, this new generation of Sentinels protects a fragile peace between mutants and humans. But when being a Sentinel is your job – your life – is it possible to stay human? Meet a brand-new team of heroes that will take on the most heinous mutants! Their first mission: Capture Omega Red!
STORM #1
Written by MUREWA AYODELE
Art by LUCAS WERNECK
Cover by MATEUS MANHANINI
On Sale 10/2
Ororo Munroe has lived many lives. She’s been a thief, a goddess, an X-Man, a queen and now an Avenger! She is the most prominent, most respected and most powerful mutant on the world stage – and in that role, she intends to be a force for positive change! First up: A major meltdown at a nuclear facility in Oklahoma City draws Storm from her Sanctuary in Atlanta – and into a moral conflict that will test her iron resolve!
UNCANNY X-MEN #4
Written by GAIL SIMONE
Art by DAVID MARQUEZ
ROGUE STANDS ALONE AND A MUTANT PROPHECY REVEALED!
With one X-Man down and hell coming for the rest, Rogue finds herself alone against a power of darkness she is completely unprepared for. No backup, no lifeline and NO WAY OUT. And as she fights alone, a secret of the new recruits is revealed – is one of them the Endling that will destroy all mutantkind?
Written by SALADIN AHMED
Art by MARTÍN CÓCCOLO
WHERE GOES THE WENDIGO?!
Who stalks Wolverine in the Canadian North? And what mysterious designs does the Wendigo have on the Best There Is? Logan just wants to be left alone, but a war on two fronts will evolve with an unexpected turn! Don’t miss the debut of the all-new Wendigo, as the secret it hides will shape Wolverine’s mission…
Written by MARK RUSSELL
Art by BOB QUINN
Cover by GREG LAND
On Sale 10/23
X-FACTOR GOES TO THE MOON!
A computer-controlled lunar base has gone out of control! How can Havok and Frenzy stop a foe that can predict the team’s every move? And does the key to victory lie with the team’s most mysterious new member: Granny Smite?!
Written by GEOFFREY THORNE
Art by MARCUS TO
Cover by STEPHEN SEGOVIA
On Sale 10/9
MAN-THING STRIKES AS THE NEXUS OF ALL REALITIES IS AT STAKE!
The Nexus of All Realities is in danger – meaning if X-Force can’t seal this Fracture Node, they’ve got more to worry about than just one ol’ Earth! What extradimensional forces stand ready to take down Forge’s team? And the Nexus’ guardian, the Man-Thing – is he friend or foe? The all-new X-Force series continues to turn up the heat…and wait’ll you see what we’re cooking!
Written by JED MACKAY
Art by RYAN STEGMAN
On Sale 10/2
TELEPATHIC TEAM-UP!
While the X-Men engage the social-media sociopath Upstarts, Kid Omega and Psylocke dive deep into the mind of a troubled mutant. Silence: Psychic Rescue in Progress! But Quentin Quire has never been good at keeping his mouth shut…
Written by JED MACKAY
Art by NETHO DIAZ
Cover by RYAN STEGMAN
On Sale 10/23
SECRETS BEHIND THE X-MEN’S NEW HOME REVEALED!
While the X-Men attempt to unravel the globe-spanning conspiracy arrayed against them, Temper and Magik work to investigate one closer to home. Merle, Alaska, holds more secrets than just the ones kept within the Factory, and the two mutants must leave the safety of their headquarters and hit the streets for answers.
Check out the October covers and preorder these issues at your local comic shop today! For more information, visit Marvel.com.
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