Comics
Published April 15, 2021

A New Team of Mutant Super Heroes Chart the Course for the Reign of X in ‘X-Men’ #1

Gerry Duggan, Pepe Larraz, and Marte Gracia introduce a fearless new team of X-Men this July.

After months of speculation, Marvel Comics is proud to unveil the new team of X-Men! Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Sunfire, Rogue, Wolverine, Synch, and Polaris will be the lineup in X-MEN (2021), the new ongoing X-series launching in July. Brought to you by a team of X-Men all-stars—writer Gerry Duggan, artist Pepe Larraz, and colorist Marte Gracia—this new flagship X-Men title will showcase the incredible adventures of the first X-Men team since the mutant nation of Krakoa was formed in Jonathan Hickman’s revolutionary HOUSE OF X/POWERS OF X.

Cover to X-MEN (2021) #1
Cover to X-MEN (2021) #1: Written by Gerry Duggan, art and cover by Pepe Larraz, colors by Marte Gracia.

The current era of X-Men has evolved mutant storytelling like never before. No longer protecting a world that hates and fears them, the X-Men said goodbye to their dream of coexistence and founded a thriving mutant homeland. But in the aftermath of X OF SWORDS, original X-Men Cyclops and Marvel Girl realized that the world needed its premiere team of mutant Super Heroes. Things might be complicated between the nation of Krakoa and the rest of the Marvel Universe, but to the X-Men, things are simple—you do what’s right, you protect those who need protecting and you save the world we all share. This new team are the chosen champions of mutantkind, and they’re up for any battle to protect their people and their home planet.

“It's my privilege and honor to be reteamed with Pepe Larraz as we throw beautiful and deadly threats at the X-Men beginning in July,” writer Duggan said. “Mutants have saved themselves, and are now going to save the world. Krakoa will grow roots in the capital of the world, New York City, and the inaugural year will star Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Rogue, Wolverine, Synch, Sunfire, and Polaris. The threats to Earth will come fast and hit hard, and every page from Pepe and Marte will blow your hair back. See you in July.”

See the new team in all their glory on the main cover by Pepe Larraz as well as a special series of variant covers by Marvel’s Stormbreaker artists! Over four connecting covers, this phenomenal jam-piece stands as an homage to Chris Claremont and Jim Lee’s X-MEN (1991) #1, the all-time best-selling comic book that ushered in the franchise’s nineties blockbuster era. Each elite artist turned out a stunning depiction of the following characters:

X-Men (2021) #1_Stormbreaker Connected Cover
X-MEN (2021) #1 Stormbreakers Variant

Don’t miss the team’s official debut during June’s HELLFIRE GALA, the highly anticipated event that will tie in to all your favorite X-Men titles. And be there for mutant history in the making when X-MEN #1 hits stands on July 7.

[RELATEDRussell Dauterman Defines Mutant Fashion at the X-Men's Hellfire Gala]

 

You can grab this comic and more digitally or at your favorite local comic book shop. Be sure to ask your local shop about their current business policies to observe social distancing or other services they may offer, including holding or creating pull lists, curbside pick-ups, special deliveries, and other options to accommodate. Find and support your local comic book shop at ComicShopLocator.com or by visiting Marvel.com/LoveComicShops.

For digital comics, all purchases in the Marvel Comics app can be read on iPhone®, iPad® and select Android™ devices! Our smart-paneling feature provides an intuitive reader experience, ideal for all types of mobile device and tablet users! Download the app on iOS and Android now! 

Reign of X
Reign of X
After the Dawn comes the Reign! Read the next phase in X-Men history following the DAWN OF X, a fresh era encompassing major story arcs across all your favorite X-titles. Expect new teams, the return of major characters, new threats brought about by classic villains, and more game-changing revelations that will alter the X-Men mythos forever!
Explore

Related

X-MEN '97 #1 cover by Todd Nauck

Comics

March 27's New Marvel Comics: The Full List

Return to '90s X-Men, meet the Ultimate Universe's Green Goblin, team up with Jackpot and Black Cat, and more in this week's comics!

X-MEN: FOREVER (2024) #2 interior artwork by Luca Maresca

Comics

'X-Men: Forever' #2 First Look Burns for Jean Grey

In a special first look at 'X-Men: Forever' #2, Hope Summers lights a funeral pyre while the rest of mutantkind flourishes under the circumstances.

Shop Marvel Must Haves: To Me, My X-Men

Gear

Shop Marvel Must Haves: To Me, My X-Men

Make Mine Marvel with these Mutant Must Haves!

X-MEN: BLOOD HUNT – JUBILEE #1 variant cover by Peach Momoko

Comics

Peach Momoko's 'X-Men: Blood Hunt' Variant Covers Give the X-Men a Taste for Blood

On sale in June and July, all four 'X-Men: Blood Hunt' one-shots will feature stunning variant covers by artist Peach Momoko.