X-MEN Class of 2016 Role Call

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All-New, All-Different Marvel Now X-Men Teams by Ken Lashley courtesy Marvel

The third flagship X-Men book of the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now arrives this week. Uncanny X-Men #1 by Cullen Bunn and Greg Land is a nearly all-villain strike force.

All the teams are facing the wrath of a classic villain in The Apocalypse Wars this Spring. This widescreen collection of all three variant covers by Ken Lashley and Nolan Woodard courtesy Marvel gives you a full look at the new roster for the heroic mutants.

If you’re rejoining or joining the X-Men for the first time here’s a who’s who from left to right. Roll call! Continue reading X-MEN Class of 2016 Role Call

Inside UNCANNY X-MEN #600

Uncanny X-Men #600 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Men #600 courtesy Marvel

The 600th issue of mutant adventures.

The grand finale of the Brian Michael Bendis X-Men era.

It looks like Beast will finally face the consequences for toying with time.

This is The Trial of Hank McCoy. Who will survive?

Marvel shared this look inside Uncanny X-Men #600 by Bendis with an all-star team of artists: Stuart Immonen, Chris Bachalo, Sara Pichelli, David Marquez, Mahmud Asrar, Kris Anka, and Frazer Irving. Continue reading Inside UNCANNY X-MEN #600

OUT ICEMEN in X-MEN

All-New X-Men #31 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #31 courtesy Marvel

Iceman is out and in two big new X-books this month.

Earlier this year, young Bobby Drake came out to young Jean Grey. Young Iceman stars in All-New X-Men while the adult Drake is part of Jeff Lemire’s Extraordinary X-Men team.

The genetic crisis affecting the mutant race is priority but Bobby’s personal life is still on top o of readers minds. While answering fan questions on X-Position, Lemire confirmed Drake’s sexuality will be part of the story and another gay hero will join the cast. Continue reading OUT ICEMEN in X-MEN