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With Brian Braddock’s 50th anniversary approaching in October 2026, followed by Betsy Braddock’s own 50th anniversary in December, we encourage fans to email the X-Office at officex@marvel.com and politely remind them how important these milestones are.

Let them know that you would love to see both characters celebrated in a meaningful way. You can also mention how much you appreciated recent projects such as Psylocke: Ninja and X-Men: Outback, which honored Betsy’s history and legacy.

Please keep your message respectful and positive. A kind note of appreciation, combined with enthusiasm for Brian and Betsy’s upcoming anniversaries, can go a long way in showing Marvel how much these characters still mean to readers.

J. Scott Campbell Announces New Psylocke: Ninja #5 Variants

J. Scott Campbell has announced his next Artist Exclusive variant for Psylocke: Ninja #5, spotlighting part two of his special cover release for the issue. The new drop will include two versions, Covers A and D, now with what Campbell describes as “100% more ninja.” Pre-orders are set to open this Saturday at 9:00 a.m. PST, exclusively through jscottcampbell.com.

X-Men Monday #342 – Steve Orlando Talks ‘X-Men: Outback’

AIPT!: If you’re looking to get away this summer but don’t want to spend on airfare, consider the more affordable trip to Australia that Marvel Comics is offering in the form of X-Men: Outback. Written by Steve Orlando and illustrated by Stephen Segovia (with covers by Russell Dauterman), this retro limited series will present five issues of all-new adventures set during the X-Men’s fan-favorite Outback era. And to help you decide whether a trip to the Outback is in order, Steve returned to X-Men Monday to discuss his cast of X-Men and what you can expect. Let’s see what he has to say.

AIPT: Which character on the Outback team you were most excited to be writing a new bit of history for.

Orlando: As for who I’m excited to write a new bit of history for… I DO really like our Colossus and Psylocke-focused issue, our third. We get to build out some of Colossus’s backstory as well as allude to stories we know are still to come. But that being said, I think our fifth issue, where we meet Longshot’s ex from his time as a revolutionary in Mojoworld, has probably been the one I’m most excited for as far as new history for characters. 

AIPT: You have a big team to juggle, but what excites you about writing Betsy in the Outback era, and was there anything you wanted to explore or delve into that you think will be supplemental?

Orlando: With Psylocke, in this era, she has just begun to wear her armor—she believes she could be a liability, even if others don’t. So we’ll see her find the confidence we know she has waiting—and she will, of course, be a force. Betsy plays into the resolution of our first issue and gets a spotlight along with Colossus in our third—though, of course, everyone appears in each issue. But much like in the original run, some folks will step into the spotlight more than others depending on the issue. This is an era where Betsy is questioning herself, but everyone can see the strength she has—watching her discover, or rediscover it, I think, is one of the heights of the era.

X-Men: Outback #4 (of 5)

Written by: Steve Orlando

Art by: Stephen Segovia

Cover by: Russell Dauterman

The Morlocks Of The Outback Are In Trouble – And Only The X-Men Can Help!

Havok and Madelyne Pryor must help the Morlocks of Australia escape from the Lava Men! Can even Havok withstand the heat? Will these X-Men be able to establish a truce between the Lava Men and the Morlocks before Maddie’s fiery visions of the future come true?

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Psylocke: Ninja #5 Spoilers

Spoilers: The Hand holds Jubilee captive at the peak of Madripoor's treacherous cliffs, intending to use her as bait to execute Psylocke and Elektra because a high-profile death sends a far more powerful message than a quiet assassination. However, their grandstanding is abruptly shattered when Jubilee cuts her bonds and unleashes an explosive blast directly into Doka's face, sending him plummeting to his death.

High upon the cliffs of Madripoor, Psylocke and Elektra scale the sheer rock face in complete silence to rescue Jubilee. During the grueling ascent, the two former assassins are abruptly intercepted by Snakeroot zealots Genkotsu and Tekagi. Working in brutal synergy, Betsy overwhelms Genkotsu with a crushing psychic assault, forcing him to decapitate his own ally, Tekagi. Elektra swiftly executes the mind-controlled Genkotsu, cementing their lethal, unspoken alliance as they push toward the summit.

Reaching the peak, a chaotic melee instantly erupts. While Elektra clashes with Lord Daito, frantically dodging his demonic sword, Psylocke engages Matsu'o Tsurayaba, who viciously counters her telepathic illusions and leaves her dangling perilously over the cliff's fatal abyss. When an impatient Daito orders Matsu'o to drop the mutant to her death, Matsu'o shockingly betrays the Snakeroot leader, hurling a kunai directly into Daito's skull and sending his lifeless body plummeting off the mountain.

Still holding Psylocke over the edge, Matsu'o desperately begs her to reveal her true name, secretly hoping that she will embrace the identity of his lost love, Kwannon. Confused by his intentions — as she is unaware of the body-swap incident at this point — Betsy fiercely rejects Matsu'o’s delusions and his twisted idea of salvation. Summoning her psychic knife, she strikes directly into his mind and plunges Matsu'o into a devastating catatonic prison. Preferring the deadly fall over submission, Psylocke lets go of his grip. At the absolute last second, Elektra lunges forward and catches her hand, pulling her to safety and declaring that the two warriors now form a complete circuit. Standing victorious at the peak, Psylocke resolutely insists on leaving Matsu'o behind in his self-made mental prison, firmly reaffirming that he will never recover what he has lost. Psylocke and Elektra finally rescue Jubilee. In the aftermath, Elektra firmly declines Betsy's offer for further assistance, insisting she must walk her path of redemption completely alone.

A week later, deep within the Hand sanctuary, the disgraced and recently resurrected members of the Snakeroot Clan kneel before their leader, Jonin. As punishment for their humiliating failure on the cliffs, Jonin assigns the zealots a critical new mission: track down S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Johnathan Garrett, who secretly harbors the lingering, dangerous remnants of Elektra's dark soul (see: Daredevil: Fall from Grace).

Meanwhile, Wolverine urgently summons Psylocke and Jubilee to Genosha to rescue the kidnapped mutants of X-Factor, prompting him to caringly ask if Betsy is truly prepared to face former teammates like Dazzler, Havok, and Colossus again. As Betsy thoughtfully reflects on their shared past and expresses a sincere hope for their eventual forgiveness, her lingering psychic rapport with Elektra suddenly flares to life. Transcending physical distance, Betsy's mind reaches the lone assassin—now meditating at the remote Chaste temple, clad in pure white with a newly shaven head—and honors their unspoken bond by gifting her a beautiful, glowing psychic rose. Snapping back to reality just as she, Logan, and Jubilee touch down in the war-torn nation of Genosha, Betsy proudly reaffirms her true identity as Elizabeth Braddock – Betsy –, accepting her continuous evolution while standing firmly ready to protect those who need her (see X-Tinction Agenda).

Psylocke & Archangel: Crimson Dawn Finally Arrives on Marvel Unlimited

Psylocke & Archangel: Crimson Dawn is finally available on Marvel Unlimited. Originally published in 1997, this four-issue miniseries by Ben Raab and Salvador Larroca follows Betsy Braddock and Warren Worthington III as they deal with the aftermath of their traumatic transformations: Psylocke altered by the mystical Crimson Dawn, and Archangel restored with organic feathered wings.

Their strained relationship is soon interrupted by threats from the world of the Crimson Dawn. Kuragari, an enemy of the Dawn, targets those connected to it, sending Undercloaks after them and using a mystical ring to kidnap Psylocke. This pulls Betsy and Warren into a darker conflict across the Crimson Dawn realm, as Kuragari attempts to corrupt Psylocke completely and turn her fully to the dark side. READ IT HERE.

Artwork from Psylocke & Archangel: Crimson Dawn #1 below:

Psylocke: Ninja #5 Preview

Psylocke: Ninja #5

Writer: Tim Seeley

Art by: Nico Leon

Cover by: Derrick Chew

The Story:

AN ALLIANCE AGAINST THE HAND! Psylocke and Elektra must put aside their differences to save Jubilee from the Snakeroot Clan! But can these two murderous assassins overcome their bloodlust and fulfill their heroic destinies? And will Psylocke’s past with the Hand come back to bite her…or to help her?

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X-Men: Outback #3 Solicitation

X-Men: Outback #3 (of 5)

Steve Orlando (W)

Stephen Segovia (A)

Cover by: Russell Dauterman

Variant Cover by: Ejikure

Variant Cover by: TBA

From the Quantum Realm, Comes a New Threat!

• Lying low in the Australian Outback, the X-Men have seemed to find peace – that is until the ancient necromancer Yaga Dyara arrives from the Quantum Realm seeking to end Colossus’ Rasputin bloodline for good.

• How can Piotr and his comrades succeed against this sorcerer’s cosmic threat?

• Will Yaga’s undead magic stamp out the Rasputin line for good?

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Psylocke: Ninja #5 Variant Cover by J. Scott Campbell

Psylocke: Ninja #5 Variant Cover by  J. Scott Campbell

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