X-Men X-Plosion
By Dustin M. Best
The 1992 X-Men animated series gave birth to many current X-Fans who share a deep affinity for one of the most iconic theme songs of all time.
Now that I know you are pumped for the iconic X-Men, now is an Uncanny! time to jump on board with a multitude of new series! There is a mutant for everyone, so let’s take a look at the titles.
X-Men Prime
This one shot “primes” us after the wake of the Inhumans vs X-Men event. What will all the mutants do now after the threat of the Inhuman’s terrigen mist has subsided? Out of Limbo and back on Earth the members and former members band together like you’ve never seen before!
X-Men Gold
Release: April 5, 2017
Marc Guggenheim (W) – Ardian Syaf (A/C)
Potentially the more iconic team for 90’s X-Men fans, X-Men Gold debuts with a team consisting of Nightcrawler, Colossus, Prestige (Rachel Grey), Storm and leader…Kitty Pryde. Kitty is back from leading the Guardians of the Galaxy and is ready to
X-Men Blue
Release: April 12, 2017
Cullen Bunn (W) – Jorge Molina & Mateo Buffagni (A)
A nod to the original team, Jean Grey (Marvel Girl), Beast, Iceman, Cyclops and Iceman, the team from the past is ready to help re-shape the image that their older counterparts shattered. The world needs the X-Men, how will new mentor Magneto handle these youngsters? Find out on the 12th!
Weapon X
Release: April 12, 2017
Greg Pak (W) – Greg Land (A/C)
What happens when the infamous Weapon X program goes out of the mutant soldier creating business and into the mutant extermination business? Follow the train wreck waiting to happen “team” of Logan, Domino, Warpath, Lady Deathstroke and Sabretooth as they aim to take down Weapon X once and for all.
Jean Grey
Dennis Hopeless (W) – Victor Ibanez (A)
Release: May 2017
Young Jean Grey from the past, now in the present, is fully aware of what had occurred to her older self. Not looking to make those same mistakes, Jean sets out to ensure she has full control of her life…until the Phoenix Force comes knocking!
Generation X
Christina Strain (W) – Amilcar Pinna (A)
Release: May 2017
Remember that time when Fox aired the Generation X pilot episode? Of course you do…but just in case you had forgotten all about Jubilation Lee’s live action debut…
Welcome back 87 minutes later to the all new Generation X book coming in May! While Jubilee returns, she must now take up the mantle of leader of the “loveable losers” who are the mutants with odd powers. This should be a fun read for those who have always felt out of place, even with their own kind!
Cable
James Robinson (W) – Carlos Pacheco (A)
Release: May 2017
Nathan Summers is not only on his way to the big screen in Deadpool 2 and X-Force, he is also getting his own ongoing series! Fixing time is what Cable does best, and he continues to body-slide through the time-stream warding off the most dangerous, imminent threats.
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