Betsy Braddock has a new codename: Butterfly! Tom Brevoort confirmed the name in his latest Substack newsletter, alongside new details and preview artwork from Maximum X-Men.
Written by Christopher Yost, with art by Tony S. Daniel, Mark Morales, and Leo Paciarotti, the series follows Avengers Armageddon. With the Avengers disbanded, Storm and Wolverine assemble a team to protect Earth from global threats. Joining them are Bishop, Colossus, Iceman, Betsy Braddock as Butterfly, Firestar, and Justice.
According to Brevoort, the book combines fast-paced action with character-driven moments. Its opening storyline involves an apparent invasion from the Negative Zone that develops into something more complicated. He also hints at a difficult road ahead for Justice.
Alongside the color page starring Betsy above, the previews include a lettered scene between Storm and Colossus, a penciled spread from issue #2, and the penciled cover for issue #3 featuring a new villain. Brevoort notes that the material is still in progress and may change before publication. Maximum X-Men #1 launches in December.
Source: Tom Brevoort – Man With A Hat
Click the images to enlarge. Artwork in progress.
“For so long, my life has been out of control. Chaos and serendipity, wrapped in insanity. I have suffered, I have lost. Not just my life, but my very soul, my self. But no more. Now I know who I am.” – Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Braddock, daughter of Otherworld, mutant, telepath, telekinetic, defender of the realm and, above all, X-Man.
