https://www.cbr.com Read up on the latest X-Men franchise News, Reviews and Features from the team at CBR. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:00:16 GMT en-US hourly 60 Fan service has always been a major part of the X-Men comics — like bringing back the original X-Men in X-Factor. Jean Grey came back from the dead, and Cyclops gave up on his retirement. Beast, Angel, and Iceman likewise returned to the X-Men line. In the process, they created an era-defining book that introduced classic villains to the franchise.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-xmen-comics-bad-fan-service/ The Fall of X rapidly approaches and the X-line from Marvel is brimming with tense anticipation. As part of a series of one-shots, X-Men: Before the Fall - The Heralds of Apocalypse #1 continues to set the stage for the next era of the Krakoan age. While Orchis' schemes have been at the forefront of the buildup to Fall of X, this issue focuses on a different angle to the impending struggles of mutantkind. The spotlight here is shifted to Apocalypse, Genesis, and the origins of Arakko as revelations bring war. X-Men: Before the Fall - Heralds of Apocalypse #1, written by Al Ewing with art by Luca Pizzari, Stefano Landini, and Raphael Pimento, colors by Ceci De La Cruz, letters and production by VC's Travis Lanham, and design by Tom Muller, dives deep into the history of Arakko and the relationship between Apocalypse and Genesis while planting seeds for future wars.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:20:29 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-x-men-before-the-fall-heralds-of-apocalypse-1-review/ When the X-Men and their fellow Mutants moved to the nation of Krakoa, they announced to the world that they were more than an advancement of the human genome. Moreover, they proved that they could benefit the world as a nation. They protected the innocent with their X-Men and offered medicines that could abate or outright cure many complex diseases. To celebrate their advancements, Krakoa decided it was best to showcase their future endeavors in a more public forum with the Hellfire Gala.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:50:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-last-hellfire-gala/ With the release of this week's X-Men: Before the Fall – Heralds of Apocalypse #1, the X-Men get one step closer to their next (and perhaps last?) crossover event, Fall of X. The sprawling crossover will affect every corner of the X-Men comic book universe, and in the pages of X-Men Red, the Fall of X tie-in will involve the Genesis War.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:20:46 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-red-al-ewing-apocalypse-genesis-war-fall-of-x/ The X-Men's Krakoa Era has been a huge benefit for the mutant population in Marvel Comics. Now, the X-Men represent more than heroes, they're representatives of a nation that demands respect but also to ally with the world. That said, with so much good that has come from Krakoa, there's also been a new struggle. For starters, the very presence of a united mutant nation has kickstarted plans from groups like Orchis to undermine and eradicate mutants using science and Sentinels. That said, potentially the largest risk of all may have come from within Krakoa.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-comics-beast-becomes-monster/ Marvel focused on the shared universe aspect of superhero comics, creating a model that has been copied throughout the pop culture landscape. Over the years, the relationships between characters have grown and changed, with friendships forming as easily as rivalries. Marvel fans have witnessed all manner of alliances between characters.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 22:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-best-strange-team-ups/ The X-Men have starred in some amazing stories over the years. The team's adventures have run the gamut of fantasy, sci-fi, superheroics, dystopian future tales, and multiversal shenanigans. Fans have thrilled to these stories, but many of them have wanted more. They wanted to live some of these classic stories. For years, fans have debated about what X-Men stories they want to live through as part of a video game.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:20:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/possible-xmen-comic-video-game-adaptations/ As a founding member of the X-Men, Jean Grey has steadily proven to be one of Marvel's single strongest characters. Considered an Omega-Level mutant with no discernable power limit, Jean is capable of bringing down mystical threats like Nightmare and can stand her ground against Celestials, even without possessing the awesome might of the Phoenix Force. It's a good thing for the Marvel Universe that she's (usually) a noble and heroic figure, otherwise, the whole world could be in danger.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-jean-grey-evil-multiverse-threat-marvel/ Death doesn't last in long-lasting comic books, and Marvel Comics aren't any different. Even major comic events — including the deaths of Doctor Strange, Wolverine, and Nightcrawler — often get reversed within only a few years. Sometimes, deceased characters return before the year is even over.

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:30:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-important-deaths/ Black Canary has recruited a new team of female superheroes and anti-heroes for the newest Birds of Prey comic line-up. The new all-female superhero team will consist of Harley Quinn, Zealot, Cassandra Cain, Big Barda, and their leader Black Canary. The new comic series starring the super-group will release in September 2023.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:20:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-marvel-comics-best-superhero-teams-all-female-women/ Professor X may have founded a safe haven for the X-Men, but he's accidentally caused the fall of Krakoa. Since Xavier teamed up with Magneto and Moira MacTaggert to create a mutant nation-state, he has proudly been at the height of his power. Thanks to his efforts, mutants have international amnesty, resurrection, and the ability to travel anywhere in the galaxy in the blink of an eye. It's a golden age for mutants. Countless long-dead characters — including Shinobi Shaw, Thunderbird, and Pyro — have returned from the dead and changed the world.

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-traitor-causes-fall-of-x/ The modern X-Men period of stories has largely focused on the mutant nation of Krakoa and the group's attempts to help create a unified future for mutants. It's attracted plenty of enemies over the last few years, building to the challenges likely to explode during the events of the upcoming Fall of X.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-beast-colossus-traitor-tragedy-krakoa-marvel-comics/ Owing to its myriad time travelers, chronomancers, and re-setters, the denizens of the Marvel Comics Universe are often gifted with knowledge of the future long before it happens. While this is seen by many as a blessing, there are others who see it as a curse. For certain Marvel citizens, there may be no future to look forward to at all.

]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 11:15:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-mankind-future-extinction/ Wolverine's hunt for Beast has run into a slight snag in Wolverine #34 (by Benjamin Percy, Juan Jose Ryp, Frank D'Armata, and VC's Cory Petit). During the issue, readers discovered that Beast has made a mistake regarding his Wolverine clone army: he didn't turn off their healing factor.

]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 16:40:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-beast-mistake-helps-logan-wolverine-comics/ The highly anticipated Fall of X is quickly approaching, with the one-shot X-Men: Hellfire Gala 2023 #1 kicking off the event on July 26. And, Marvel's new trailer for the event teases the chaos and destruction that is about to unfold.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 21:37:37 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-fall-of-x-trailer-marvel/ The X-Men are known for their incredible powers, dedication to protecting humanity, and interest in preserving mutant rights. However, not every X-Men member boasts impressive powers or legacies. Some of the worst X-Men have completely useless powers, middling morals, and little desire to keep mutants safe.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:50:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/worst-xmen-best-debut/ Beast's descent into pure villainy has been a major undercurrent of the modern X-Men titles. In particular, the founding member of the team gave into some particularly harsh tactics while commanding X-Force. It's unlikely this version of Beast can find redemption. It's probably why a backdoor to resurrecting a heroic version of the character has already been established, and why his teased fate in Wolverine would be so cruelly fitting.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:15:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-beast-villain-threaten-xmen-resurrection/ Some of Marvel's most powerful characters are strong enough to shake the foundations of their entire universe. Despite the humble beginnings that many of them share, powerhouse characters like Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom have faced off against impossible odds with consistently impressive showings. But there's one member of the X-Men who may be more powerful than almost anyone in the entire Marvel Universe - and one of her variants proved it by going toe-to-toe with a Marvel's most overwhelming being.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:10:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/what-if-x-men-phoenix-galactus-fight-marvel/ Superheroes and mysteries go together like chocolate and peanut butter. The X-Men have proved this many times. While the team isn't known for fighting enemies who weave tangled webs of mystery, they have found themselves enmeshed in many conundrums involving members of the team. Members of the X-Men can't help but fall into wells of intrigue.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 22:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-greatest-mystery-comics/ Historically, thanks to the Comics Code Authority, open celebration of queer characters was not allowed in mainstream comic books, especially at big companies like Marvel. However, the CCA expired more than a decade ago and since then creators have transitioned from including queer-coded characters like Northstar to openly queer heroes like Hulkling, Deadpool, and Gwenpool.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:21:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/lgbtq-marvel-comics-queer-pride/ A quietly complex undercurrent of many X-Men characters and stories has to do with the fine line between self-faith and self-delusion. Xavier's dream for peaceful co-existence versus Magneto's ruthless approach, Cyclops' belief in harder measures during Decimation versus Wolverine's more optimistic faith in the Jean Grey School, and almost everything to do with controlling the Phoenix Force are only a few examples of how the X-Men have always been rooted in pushing themselves to the limit, and sometimes crossing boundaries they should have been avoiding. This has been particularly prevalent in the Krakoa Era, and especially with one of the team's founding members.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:50:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wolverine-beast-weakness-x-men-marvel/ Since the founding of Krakoa, the mass proliferation of mutant kind has some people uneasy. Across the world and beyond, various groups and individuals have been hard at work finding ways to even the playing field between humanity and what they see as a growing mutant menace. Famously, these efforts have yielded technological terrors like the Sentinels, but one enterprising individual has found another way to turn the tables. Taking possession of mutants and other powered individuals, they're weaponising them to fight against their own kind.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:40:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/powerbroker-is-weaponizing-and-selling-x-men/ Ever since New Mutants released in 1983, 20 years after the historic Uncanny X-Men comics began, Marvel has published multiple X-Men comics every month. From team books like X-Force and X-Factor to solo runs like Wolverine and Cable, each series followed different mutants and offered a unique perspective on the Marvel Universe.

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:15:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ongoing-xmen-comics/ The X-Men helped form the nation of Krakoa in House of X and Powers of X as a means of uniting the often divided mutant community. At first, the dream was a bright one, with the mutants reaching new heights across the universe, but things have taken a darker turn as of late. The latest development could very well break down any lingering hopes for mutant unity.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 16:40:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-mutant-civil-war-arakko-krakoa/ The X-Men have been handling all sorts of threats in the build-up to Fall of X. As their technological enemies in Orchis utilize both mundane and supernatural means of confronting the mutant nation, the X-Men and their allies have had to try and counter this any way they can. However, a new mystical complication could become a corrupting force that compromises the entire Marvel Universe.

]]> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 16:10:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-villain-lord-of-the-rings-weapon-marvel/ The X-Men's history is full of tropes. This is true of pretty much every superhero and team. Tropes are an integral part of the comic industry. Some of these tropes are beloved, and some are groan-worthy, but they've played an important part in the X-Men's history. A big one is mutants getting experimented upon.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:31:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-characters-always-get-experimented-on/ From the dangers of Blightswill, Sentinels and airborne viruses, the X-Men have faced a seemingly endless arsenal of anti-mutant weapons over the years. But as Orchis slowly winds up for its knockout punch against all mutantkind, the X-Men are about to learn that humanity now has a new weapon to use against them that is far more powerful than any conventional weapon known to man.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:15:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-public-opinion-anti-mutant-weapon-marvel/ The Krakoa Era of the X-Men is set to come to an end, with the storyline that began in Jonathan Hickman's iconic House of X now crumbling down. The full ramifications of this change are unknown, though a return to a more classic setup for the team is likely. Despite this reversion, the tone and scope of the Krakoa Era doesn't have to end, especially since a certain alternate universe is returning.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:50:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-krakoa-new-ultimate-universe-marvel-comics/ Superheroes are known for surviving impossible odds and coming back from the dead time and time again. However, sometimes it is important to shake things up with at least a fleeting sense of finality. Fortunately, Orchis has something in the works that, if achieved, will redraw the map of the Marvel Universe entirely.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 23:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-orchis-superhero-destruction-marvel/ In Bishop: War College #1 (by Holtham, Sean Damien Hill, Victor Nava, Roberto Poggi, Espen Grundetjern, and VC’s Travis Lanham), Tempo loses control over her time powers because of the Fenris Twins spreading blightswill underneath Krakoa. As a result, both she and Bishop get catapulted into an alternate universe and a vastly different Krakoa. Bishop meets Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters and their all-Black X-Men team. On this earth, Bishop's variant is a peace-loving teacher who's never used his powers to fight.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-bishop-war-college-alternate-universe/ Next month's X-Men: Hellfire Gala 2023 #1 one-shot is set to kick off the next major event in the lives of Marvel's X-Men characters, The Fall of X, and Marvel has released a trailer for the new comic book, teasing some of the major twists that the X-Men will be dealing with at this year's Hellfire Gala.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 21:21:34 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-hellfire-gala-trailer/ The X-Men are a venerable institution at Marvel. Their debut years didn't see them burning up the sales chart - in fact, X-Men sold so bad it became a reprint book for five years. However, after a successful relaunch, the X-Men would become the most popular team in comics. However, while readers praise X-Men books like Days of Future Past and House of X, many amazing titles have fallen into obscurity.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-best-forgotten-comics/ Joining the team in Giant-Size X-Men alongside other franchise mainstays like Wolverine and Storm, Colossus has been a consistent presence in the X-Books for decades. In that time, he's been many things -- a dependable ally, a strong hero, and occasionally a dangerous traitor. Colossus' legacy may be irrevocably linked to the latter now though, given his latest actions in the Krakoa Era.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-colossus-kind-betrayal-marvel/ Some of the X-Men's greatest enemies are the Sentinels, a dangerous and conceptually perfect armada of mutant-hunting robots. They've been redesigned many times over the years, with the latest version of them turning mutant corpses into lethal weapons, using the discarded skeletons of dead Wolverines to become deadly agents. The newest version of them also takes cues from a major Marvel hero, one whose weapons could become very dangerous in anti-mutant hands.

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-stark-sentinel-orchis-iron-man-marvel/ "Provide Some Answers," is a feature spotlighting when long unresolved plot points are eventually resolved. Today, we look at how Beast and Dazzler's short-lived romance from the 1980s was finally resolved decades after the fact.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 15:38:49 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-beast-dazzler-romance-resolution/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe is moving toward introducing the X-Men to the franchise, and for LGBTQ fans, this can only be good news. Whether it was the subtextual nature of their fight against prejudice in the past or their roster of LGBTQ characters in the present, the X-Men have always been one of the more LGTBQ-friendly groups in the vast landscape of Marvel Comics. For LGBTQ representation in the MCU, their addition can only be a great boon. Two particularly important couples from the X-Men that the MCU shouldn't skip include Mystique and Destiny, as well as Iceman and Christian Frost.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 14:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-x-men-lgbtq-marvel-couples/ Much of the focus from House of X up to the upcoming Fall of X has been on the older generation of X-Men. While they have been responsible for the creation of a mutant country, a lot of their recent problems stem from the decisions of these older X-Men. Whether it’s the leadership of their teams or the Quiet Council taking control, cracks have begun to show. These cracks will eventually lead to the crumbling of the foundations of Krakoa.

]]> Sat, 10 Jun 2023 19:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/fall-of-x-academy-x-spotlight-marvel/ Superhero comics revolve around superheroes using superpowers. The X-Men rely on their mutant powers, the Avengers need supernatural abilities that can rival the strength of gods, and even Spider-Man needs something to give him that sense of great responsibility.

]]> Sat, 10 Jun 2023 15:30:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/determined-marvel-heroes-missing-powers/ As part of a series of one-shots, X-Men: Before the Fall - Mutant First Strike #1 helps set the stage for the upcoming Fall of X. Beginning with this year's Hellfire Gala issue, Fall of X is the next highly anticipated and ultra-secretive era for the X-Men. The Krakoan Era has seen unprecedented progress and celebration for mutantkind, but it hasn't been without challenges. Orchis has been consistently plotting and working against Krakoa from the start and with Fall of X, many of their machinations look to be reaching a boiling point. X-Men: Before the Fall - Mutant First Strike #1, written by Steve Orlando with art by Valentina Pinti, colors by Frank William, letters by VC's Travis Lanham, and design by Tom Muller and Jay Bowen, is a thoughtful and exciting story that builds on the rising tension between Krakoa and the rest of the world.

]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:57:44 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-x-men-before-the-fall-1-review/ There's one great challenge for every new superhero. Marvel and DC face it every time they create a new hero. How exactly do those heroes develop their powers? Are they born with them? Do they develop them along the way? Are they bitten by a snake, given mongoose blood as a treatment, and develop super speed? A superhero's origin story is, of course, the foundation of their character

]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 16:40:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-best-heroes-confusing-origins/ Orchis has been carrying out a crusade against the mutant nation since the concept was first introduced to the Marvel Universe. The anti-mutant organization has been hard at work recruiting villains and geniuses from across both heroic and villainous groups to create horrifying new weapons, all in the name of wiping out the X-Men and their allies. In that time, they've utilized a lot of different methods, with varying degrees of success.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 22:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-orchis-strategy-public-perception-marvel/ Time travel can be cruel. If one goes back to the past and changes one minor action, their future could be destroyed. But when it comes to the X-Men, such concerns never seem to stop them from leaping through the time stream, potentially damaging the futures of many and uprooting the lives of those they come across.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-bishop-flashpoint-marvel/ In comics, few stories truly end. With decades of history behind every decision, major shifts in the overall narrative can lead to ramifications that run on between books and across time. Classic books receive sequels regularly, and they can occasionally be poor imitations of the original product.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:10:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-sequels-better-than-original/ The X-Men have had numerous teams over the years, with different iterations of the X-Men, X-Factor, X-Force, and plenty of others having different leaders and missions. This has resulted in the X-Men having a deep bench of gifted commanders. But the Krakoa Era has highlighted which one could be one to take charge of the mutant nation.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-bishop-best-leader-marvel/ While many classic and obscure X-Men villains have found renewed attention in the Krakoa Era, Selene has been largely sidelined. The mystical and ancient mutant played minor roles and had a few appearances in titles like X-Corp before being unceremoniously taken off the board by Krakoa's more heroic figures. But it was only a matter of time before she returned, and she's doing it with some very worrisome back-up.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 01:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-selene-threat-return-marvel/ In March 2019 Disney's acquisition of Fox meant a reclamation of the Marvel rights that the company held. In July of the same year the House of X miniseries was released, and it seemed as though with it Marvel were making a statement about their big intentions for the franchise moving forward. However, four years later, the plot of the main line X-Men titles is mired in the political back-biting, and vague, shadowy government threats that were introduced in Jonathan Hickman's story.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:00:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-x-force-storytelling-marvel/ The X-Men have fought plenty of villains over the years, meaning their eventual arrival in the Marvel Cinematic Universe opens the doors to a lot of nefarious new characters. One of their most bizarre baddies, in particular, might be perfect for the MCU because of that expansive history. Arcade might not reach the threat levels of Kang or Thanos, but he'd be an ideal role for Andy Samberg and a potentially great subversion of an archetype he's explored frequently in his career.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-arcade-andy-samberg-perfect-role-mcu/ The '90s weren't the best decade for Marvel. Entering the decade dominant, the Image founders' exodus took the wind out of the industry leader's sails and put forced them to chase the upstart company. Marvel made a lot of missteps in this decade, but it wasn't all bad. The company also produced some true classics in the '90s.

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 17:40:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/1990s-marvel-titles-aged-well/ The X-Men have been around for 60 years, and the team has grown considerably since their first issues. The number of mutants in the Marvel Universe has swelled considerably with villains, heroes, and everything in between. New team members have come and gone many times over the years. The X-Men have come so far that they even run a nation of their own.

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 17:10:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-early-comics-strangest-details/ Deadpool 3 is hotly anticipated as the first Rated-R entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and for the return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Following his return, rumors have swirled that more of his fellow X-Men cast mates, including Famke Janssen's Jean Grey and James Marsden's Cyclops, might be joining along for the ride. While this would be an exciting development, Wolverine's MCU debut would do best to ignore a rather prominent romance that held down the original films.

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 01:01:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/deadpool-3-avoid-wolverine-jean-grey-romance/ Across the Marvel multiverse, Rogue and Nightcralwer's relationship in X-Men has been quietly complicated by their connection through Mystique. The shapeshifting villain is Nightcrawler's birth mother, but abandoned him as an infant to save her own life. Meanwhile, her strained relationship with her adopted daughter Rogue has led to plenty of discord amongst herself (and Rouge's paramor, Gambit). But this usually doesn't have a huge impact on Rogue and Nightcrawler themselves, who've served together on the X-Men.

]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2023 18:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-nightcrawler-rogue-relationships-tragic-marvel/ Marvel's heroes have always had a special something that made them so great. For many of them, that started right at the beginning. A great origin story is very important, and that's somewhere Marvel has always excelled. Reaching back into the Golden Age, Marvel has done an amazing job of introducing new heroes.

]]> Sat, 03 Jun 2023 17:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-heroes-best-first-appearances/ Under the guidance of Professor Xavier, the X-Men swore to protect a world that hates and fears mutants. They have spent decades shielding humanity, despite the fact that many of the Earth's humans would prefer to see them eradicated entirely. Still, no matter how much the X-Men work to defend their own enemies, many X-Men villains have met painful ends as a consequence of their often evil actions.

]]> Sat, 03 Jun 2023 11:30:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-best-deceased-villains-marvel-comics/ X-Men: First Class is often considered to be one of the best movie reboots of all time, reinvigorating the X-Men franchise for many more years to come. To this day, the 2011 film stands as a standout example of how reboots can improve a franchise over the previous entries.

]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 18:10:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/great-franchise-reboots-like-x-men-first-class/ With graphical technology taking a big leap forward, the ‘90s were a huge time for video games. Gamers could feel the evolution of their favorite hobby everywhere, especially at their local arcades. Advances in technology improved not just how games looked, but how they were played.

]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:20:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-90s-arcade-games/ Marvel's X-Men have had more than their fair share of fights. They've taken on alien armadas, threats at home, and Sentinels massive enough to wipe out entire nations. They've even had to face off against the Avengers on more than one occasion. For the X-Men, a world-defining fight is just another Tuesday.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 15:30:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-best-most-anticipated-showdowns-marvel-comics/ When it comes to being a leader there is a lot to know and a lot to learn. When it comes to being the leader of the X-Men, there is even more so. So, when Storm found herself elevated to the position, the challenges she faced as a leader highlighted the particular difficulties inherent in balancing leadership, mentorship, friendship, and mutantdom all at once.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 13:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-storm-leadership-challenges-marvel/ Given their power levels and impressive skill sets, it's almost impossible to defeat the X-Men. When the team of mutants knows what's coming, they can counter all sorts of threats. However, one variant of the team was brought down by a very unlikely superhero team.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 01:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-alpha-flight-what-if-defeat-marvel/ With her new solo series, Storm has been brought back decades to one of her most iconic eras of all. Unfortunately, it is also one of her most tragic. Of course, it is hard to think of many defining chapters that aren't, even if Storm's time with the Morlock's was more heartbreaking than almost any other.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 11:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-storm-series-best-dark-era-marvel/ The 90s were a time when many of Marvel’s characters saw some truly radical overhauls with many of its younger heroes striking out on their own. Among the new wave of youthful heroes was Kitty Pryde, grown up from her first days as a member of the X-Men. The trouble with being a superhero, though, and especially an X-Man, is that the ghosts of one’s past have a habit of coming back with a vengeance. In Kitty’s case, she had a literal ghost of an evil ninja hypnotist out to get her, and not even the full might of S.H.I.E.L.D. could stop it.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 16:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-kitty-pryde-agent-of-shield-marvel/ After being ripped through time and space to a whole new reality, Bishop quickly came to realize just how different this other world was from the one he has grown used to. Nowhere was this more evident than in the latest version of himself. This has made fighting alongside one another all but impossible. At least, that was the case until the Bishop fans know best revealed the real secret behind his success as a hero, and it has absolutely nothing to do with his powers.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 01:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-bishop-hidden-truth-marvel/ The X-Men have it much tougher than other Marvel teams. The group not only fights supervillains, but also battles against racism. They are constantly fighting against the complete and utter destruction of them not just as people, but as a race. This has led the team to some very dark places, creating teams of X-Men that aren't exactly the most heroic.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 17:30:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-darkest-alternate-versions-marvel-comics/ Marvel is the number one name in superhero comics. The publisher has dominated the industry for decades now, creating some of the greatest superheroes and weaving a plethora of gripping stories. Thanks to the MCU, Marvel's audience has grown, introducing many to classic characters and plotlines.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 14:41:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-must-read-series/ The perpetually evolving morality of the X-Men has always been one of the most fascinating aspects of the franchise. It's allowed old friends to turn against each other and has been at the core of some of Marvel's best tragedies. The mutant heroes have been pushed to the brink plenty of times, with many of the franchise's classic heroes having brief stints as dangerous threats.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 19:00:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-original-villains-marvel/ An X-Men: Hellfire Gala 2023 #1 variant cover created by Dan Veesenmeyer sees the X-Men '97 celebrating mutantkind's biggest night of the year.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 16:52:53 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-97-celebrate-hellfire-gala-variant-cover/ Professor X and Magneto have been fundamental parts of the X-Men franchise since the very beginning. The two characters serve as clear contrasts to one another in the debate over mutant/human relations since X-Men #1 (by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby). The former friends turned bitter rivals have led entire generations of mutants into conflict, always wishing they could have simply remained friends. But in one timeline, they did just that with the help of a surprising outside force.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-what-if-xavier-magneto-gabrielle-haller-marvel/ The X-Men have faced off with some pretty awful characters over the years. Some of them have found unlikely friendships and even paths to redemption. But some have proven to be so absolutely awful as human beings that even other villains can't stand them.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 20:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-fenris-twins-hated-marvel/ During the superhero boom of the late '00s and '10s, cinemagoers were treated to dozens of adaptations of beloved comic book characters. The period provided the birth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America: The First Avenger, genre favorites like Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy and Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy, and the rare few which were worthy of Oscars contention, like Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. However, it wasn't always plain sailing.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 20:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-last-stand-still-worst-superhero-movie/ Entering the comics industry in 1987, Jim Lee became a star at Marvel, penciling titles like Alpha Flight and Punisher War Journal, before exploding in popularity as artist and co-plotter on Uncanny X-Men. The debut issue of the 1991 spinoff series X-Men, penciled by Lee and co-written with Chris Claremont, remains the bestselling American comic book of all time over thirty years later. In 2021, IDW Publishing released Jim Lee’s X-Men Artist’s Edition, a collection of high-quality scans of his original line art from his X-Men days, which includes covers, double-page splashes, pin-ups and interiors.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 19:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-jim-lee-double-page-spread-quality/ In the aftermath of the Incursion Saga and the build up to 2015's Secret Wars, an empowered Doctor Doom was able to stitch together the remnants of the multiverse to create Battleworld. This realm was full of different takes on classic Marvel stories, introducing a host of unlikely character fusions. This sometimes resulted in heroic new takes on classic characters, villainous takes on old allies, and some unexpected unsettling variants on old favorites.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 15:01:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/secret-wars-x-men-gambit-collector-guardians-of-the-galaxy-marvel/ The Fastball Special is a longtime favorite technique of the X-Men. It was introduced in X-Men #100 (by Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum, Bonnie Wilford, and Annette Kawecki), with Colossus picking up Wolverine and hurling him at an enemy. The move has been a staple in the Marvel Universe ever since, with plenty of variations over the years.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 11:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wolverine-daughter-fastball-special-variation-marvel/ The events of A.X.E.: Judgment Day revealed the full deadly nature of Uranos, the grandfather to Thanos and perhaps the deadliest of the Eternals. His rampage was devastating enough to lay waste to much of the mutant world of Arakko with relative ease. Now, one of his deadliest tools has ended up in some very unlikely hands, and it could have a serious impact on the future of the mutant nation.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-new-mutants-uranos-weapon-stolen-marvel/ The focal point of Marvel's X-Men: Red #11 (Ewing, Caselli, Camagni) and Immortal X-Men #11 (Gillen, Werneck) has been Storm's fractured relationship with the rest of the X-Men, with her time strained between Krakoa and Arakko, and her faith in Charles Xavier shattered. Storm #1 takes a different approach by diving into the past, weaving a new story in the Uncanny X-Men timeline, and exploring Storm's time as the undisputed leader of the X-Men. Storm #1 is written by Ann Nocenti, with art by Sid Kotian, colors by Andrew Dalhouse, and letters by VC's Ariana Maher.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 21:37:54 GMT https://www.cbr.com/storm-1-review/ The X-Men are easily among some of Marvel's strongest characters. Events like Sins of Sinister have highlighted their true potential, giving them the capability to wipe out entire worlds if so inclined. One of them can even go back in time and potentially rewrite the entire universe around them. Now the universe is forcing them to confront the limits of their abilities.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 21:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-tempo-bishop-flashpoint-marvel/ Marvel is bringing the X-Men's Hellfire Gala to life at San Diego Comic-Con 2023.

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 20:10:54 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-hosting-real-hellfire-gala-sdcc/ The Krakoa Era has pushed the X-Men in a new direction, playing off their long history and deep connections. This was especially the case for Quentin Quire when he joined the mutant nation's iteration of X-Force. For dozens of issues, he was a central player in the series with a personal arc that highlighted his difficult but rewarding transformation into a hero. But that growth has been stunted.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 22:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-quentin-quire-return-marvel/ Since 2021, Marvel Comics has presented a special one-shot issue each year featuring the Hellfire Gala - a formal event organized by Emma Frost on behalf of the mutants of Krakoa and the X-Men. The Hellfire Gala attendees watch as readers vote for the official members of the next X-Men team for the coming year.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 18:20:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-hellfire-gala-2023-best-stylish-costumes/

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 18:06:32 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-enemies-orchis-wolverine-remains-new-sentinel/ Most conflicts are either about the supremacy of cultural beliefs and choices or for limited resources needed for the sustenance of the masses. However, a new war has started at the edge of Marvel Comics' galaxy due to an X-Men-made material with unique capabilities and enticing applications.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 13:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-x-men-mysterium-galactic-war-marvel/ Polaris is technically one of the oldest X-Men characters, working alongside the original roster of the team long before future mainstays like Storm and Wolverine joined their ranks. Polaris is even one of the franchises' earliest examples of a longstanding X-Men trope -- unexpected and hidden family connections between mutants.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 11:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-polaris-magneto-connection-marvel/ Marvel didn't invent the super-team, but they found new niches for it to occupy. Secrecy has always been a part of superhero comics, but many Marvel teams from the X-Men to the New Avengers, took it to the next level. Whether it be villainous groups constantly trying to stay one step ahead of the law, teams of villains masquerading as heroes, black ops hero groups, or more, many teams keep secrets.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 18:20:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-best-secretive-teams/ Since his debut, Wolverine has encountered a slew of allies who helped sculpt him into the rugged hero he is today. From his time with Alpha Flight to his tenure in Weapon X and the X-Men, many have crossed paths with the anti-hero. But perhaps one of the most interesting and well-equipped was a man who went by the name of Maverick. While he may not look like Wolverine, the two shared a unique bond because of their equally tragic lives.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 15:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wolverine-maverick-mutant-power-unique-retcon-marvel/ Resurrection has largely been a benefit for the mutants since the formation of the Krakoa Era. It's allowed the X-Men to more easily put their lives on the line, with the confidence that their allies on Krakoa will be able to bring them back to life. But a new complication in one mutant's multiple resurrections has come back to haunt the mutant nation in a serious way.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wolverine-x-men-sentinels-responsible-marvel/ On top of her impressive mutant powers, Illyana Rasputin, aka Magik's tenure in Limbo as a child unlocked a host of dangerous and powerful magical abilities. As a result, she has proven to be a very formidable member of the X-Men. And, in some realities, she has even taken the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme from Doctor Strange.

]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 21:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-magik-sorcerer-supreme-terrifying-marvel/ The X-Men are currently embroiled in a battle for their future, with forces like Orchis actively working to prevent the mutant race from reaching its full potential. Many of these possibilities have been glimpsed through the experiences of Moira MacTaggert, and remain haunting reminders of what the world could become if Krakoa fails. But the latest exploration of the organization hints that their ideal future shares some striking similarities with one of Marvel's single darkest timelines.

]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 18:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-orchis-future-marvel/ Beast's story arc across the Krakoa Era has been one filled with good intentions and questionable strategies, leading to a slippery slope of morality and brutality. Since he took control of X-Force during Dawn of X, Beast has become a harsh character who fully embraced a villainous mindset in the name of helping his fellow mutants. But given the results of his work glimpsed by the current X-Force roster, it's clear how much danger he's been putting the X-Men (and the entire Marvel Universe) in.

]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 12:01:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-beast-versions-terrifying-marvel/ Within the history of the X-Men, Thunderbird spent decades defined as a short-lived and ultimately tragic tale. A brash young hero with a chip on his shoulder, he was killed on his second mission and was dead for years, until the resurrection protocols of Krakoa came about. But if he'd survived his original demise, he might have gone through an even more somber storyline.

]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 00:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-thunderbird-horsemen-of-apocalypse-exiles-marvel/ The X-Men comics feature many different stories and teams working together to protect the world from various threats. However, after decades of publication, issues that bring the franchise's continuity into question are almost guaranteed to crop up. The same applies to the X-Men films released from 2000 to 2020, especially with one particular scene from 2006's X-Men: The Last Stand.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 18:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-the-last-stand-professor-x-death/ Wolverine has one of the most tragic backstories of any X-Man -- which is saying a lot, given the sheer wealth of tragedies that have befallen Marvel's mutants over the years. Turned into a tool for violence by the Weapon X program as a means of harnessing his dangerous potential, Logan has struggled to escape that conception of himself over the years. But in Marvel's latest dark possible timeline, he's doomed to only ever be a weapon.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 17:01:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-wolverine-future-tragic-marvel/ The Exiles are one of many teams of heroes in the Marvel Comics universe. These heroes come together because they share a commonality: they all come from different points in the multiverse and can be wiped away at any time. The comics starring the Exiles have a rotating cast of characters, making them different from other Marvel series where the same characters are always in the spotlight.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 17:40:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/exiles-greatest-marvel-comics/ The Sins of Sinister event has finally come to an end, and the Marvel multiverse is forever changed. Sinister's schemes are now clear to the Quiet Council, leaving Krakoa in a strained position. As Professor X, Storm, and the others wrestle with the aftermath of their decisions, they must consider exactly how they've gotten to this point.

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 18:20:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-sins-of-sinister-regrets/ Despite being the X-Men's founder, many stories over the years have highlighted the many failings of Charles Xavier. He's often defended his harshest choices as hard -- but necessary -- decisions, even when it turns other mutant heroes against him. But especially in the Krakoa Era, Professor Xavier's actions have been pitting him increasingly against his nominal allies, leading to major lapses in the professed morality of the mutant nation.

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 20:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-red-storm-xavier-conflict-marvel/ The Avengers roster continues to grow as newly popular heroes make the jump from a solo career to life in one of the world's most important superhero teams. Despite their significant power and strength, some heroes are yet to be featured in any configuration of the Avengers.

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 16:20:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-most-powerful-heroes-not-avengers/ Wolverine's development in the Krakoa Era has largely focused on a reflection of his role as the X-Men's most lethal protector, and whether a man of violence like him can ever find peace. Even with the inroads he'd made personally, the machinations of Beast have complicated matters by turning Logan into the weapon he's worked so hard to move beyond. But even trying to get payback might have worse consequences in the long-run.

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 11:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-wolverine-beast-enemy-of-the-state-marvel/ Marvel Comics is full of world-renowned heroes with unimaginable powers. The most intelligent of its heroes can change the world with little more than will and an invention, and they often do. The strongest heroes can stop natural disasters, put an end to worldwide cataclysms, and stop galactic invasions with ease.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 23:15:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-underachievers/ While many people might now know the Hellfire Club thanks to its inclusion in Stranger Things, the Hellfire Club of Marvel comics has been an established enemy, and sometimes partner, for the X-Men since 1979. Consisting of wealthy, connected leaders and their followers, the Hellfire Club began as a social club that sought to impose its power over everyone.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 19:20:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hellfire-club-x-men-ranked/ After decades of storylines, few of Marvel's villains have stuck to themselves over the years. The Master of Magnetism, Magneto, has partnered with Charles Xavier, and many of Spider-Man's villains have teamed up in various Sinister Sixes. Even entire families have come out of the woodwork to torment some of the greatest Marvel superheroes.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 18:20:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-villain-friendships-alliances/ Forge is one of the Marvel Universes' most brilliant minds, with the mutant ability to construct anything he can imagine. It's always made him a good ally for the X-Men to call upon, but his quick adaptation to the potential of Krakoa technology has made him invaluable to the growth of the mutant nation. It's such a useful ability that even the power-duplicating Synch believes is worth being considered an Omega-Level power, often in the name of helping mutants.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 18:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-forge-mistake-marvel/ X-Men: The Last Stand has many infamous scenes, but perhaps the worst is when Phoenix kills Cyclops. It happens so early in the film that it clues the audience to what the rest of the movie will be like: brutal and nonsensical. But why did she do it? One can try to explain it from a couple of angles. However, the real reason for writing off one of the series' most iconic characters is pettier than one could imagine.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 11:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-3-cyclops-phoenix-death-no-sense/ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 once again continued the trend of subtle lines that could allude to a much greater story in the future. In this case, that line came when Gamora discussed the many creations of the High-Evolutionary. Aside from The Sovereign, she also mentioned the Animen, which were servants of the High-Evolutionary that only appeared in one issue of Scarlet Spider: Unlimited #1 (by Glen Herdling and Tod Smith). However, due to their sparse history, it's likely that these creations may take on characteristics of a team with a similar name, the Ani-Men.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 01:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-ani-men-x-men-thunderbird-death/