X-Position: Rick Remender

CBR: In this week's X-Position, Rick Remender tackles all the issues from more reactions to Charles Xavier's death, the powers of Emin and Uriel -- the Apocalypse Twins, plans for the upcoming "Infinity" event and more.

I feel like at its core, "The Dark Angel Saga" was Psylocke's journey to take. Between Archangel's twins running around and the Avengers finding out about X-Force's involvement with it, will we see the lovely miss Braddock giving her input anytime soon?

Rick Remender: The Twins' focus is on hating Wolverine, the person who led X-Force to kill the child Apocalypse as well as Archangel, their father. They see him as the number 1 target and the man who has to pay for these crimes. So at this stage there will be no Betsy in the story. But that could change moving forward, who knows?

"X-Men" #1 Variant Covers

Phantom Variant Cover by Humberto Ramos

Hastings Variant Cover by Kevin Wada

Midtown Exclusive Variant Cover by J. Scott Campbell

Uncanny X-Force #5 Preview

Uncanny X-Force #5

Writer: Sam Humphries

Art by: Adrian Alphona/Dexter Soy

Cover by: Kris Anka

The Story:

• Guest-penciler ADRIAN ALPHONA (co-creator of RUNAWAYS) joins UXF!

• Psylocke digs deep into Bishop’s head and what she finds will shock you!

• One of the biggest X-Villains of the past 20 years threatens the Uncanny X-Force!

In Stores: May 29, 2013

X-Men #1 Preview

X-Men #1

Writer: Brian Wood

Art by: Olivier Coipel

Cover by: Olivier Coipel

The Story: Because you demanded it! The X-Women finally get their own book, from critically acclaimed superstars Brian Wood (X-MEN, ULTIMATE X-MEN, DMZ, The Massive) and Olivier Coipel (AVX, HOUSE OF M, THOR)! An old enemy shows up at the X-Men’s door, seeking asylum from an ancient evil come back to earth. Meanwhile, Jubilee has come home, and she’s brought with her an orphaned baby who might hold the key to the earth’s survival…or its destruction. Against a backdrop of what seems like an alien invasion and an eons-spanning war between brother and sister, Storm steps up and puts together a team to protect the child and stop a new threat that could destroy all life on earth!

In Stores: May 29, 2013

Tokidoki Psylocke Tee

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"X-Men" Variant by Ed McGuinness

CBR: UK based comic store, Limited Edition Comix, has produced a variant cover with Marvel Comics in aid of The Sick Children’s Trust, a charity that the store and its customers support.

The X-Men #1 variant cover, due to ship on the 27th May, is drawn by Ed McGuinness and features the X-Men’s stunning Psylocke and will have a print run of only 3500 copies worldwide with all profits going to the Sick Children’s Trust.

Richard Emms, director of Limited Edition Comix in Stevenage, comments on the release of the X-Men #1 variant cover, its connection to the charity and what it means to the store’s customers who have supported the charity too.

“We feel extremely privileged to be able to do something for The Sick Children’s Trust and on this scale. We can’t thank James (Viscardi at Marvel Comics) for all his help putting this together for us and getting Ed (Mcguinness) involved with the cover too. Ed’s cover is simply stunning and any X-fan should have this in their collection.

The Sick Children’s Trust is something that we will support each and every year and so too will our customers, as it is a charity that is very close to all of our hearts. Friends and loyal patrons of the store will know why we support this organization and we hope the whole comic buying world will support it too.

The variant cover will go on sale as from this Friday on our website, eBay and also several big comic book stores in the USA, including Midtown Comics in the coming week or so. The suggested retail price will be around $10 (£5.95) and you can buy as many as you want! We are not limiting these books at all as a sell-out means a ton of cash is going to the charity. We are also happy for comic store owners to contact us about stocking this variant cover too.”

The Sick Children’s Trust provides free, high-quality ‘Home from Home’ accommodation for families whose children are seriously ill in hospital.

For further information about this exclusive variant please contact Richard Emms on emms.rich@gmail.com or visit www.ltd-edition-comix.com

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Olivier Coipel Pencils for X-Men #1

X-Solicits for August 2013

	Uncanny X-Force #10 Writer: Sam Humphries Art by: Dexter Soy Cover by: Kris Anka • The skies of Madripoor run red as Uncanny X-Force face off against Fantomex...Fantomex...and Fantomex! • We know what Psylocke did last summer, and it’s a doozy! Find out in this edition of Uncanny X-Force True Hollywood Story. • Storm has no tolerance for your drama. She is a mutant, a goddess, and a headmistress. She’s got enough going on. Stop with the five-paragraph texts. Do not email her. No voicemail. • What happens in Paris, stays in Paris...unless Puck finds out, in which case it’s probably all over Twitter!
	X-Men #4 Writer: Brian Wood Art by: David Lopez Cover by: Terry Dodson Variant Cover by: TBA • After the game-changing events of PRIMER, the women of the X-Men must contemplate the future of their makeshift team. • Are the X-women ready for the BATTLE OF THE ATOM that’s right around the corner? • Meanwhile: Jubilee may still look like a kid, but she finds herself burdened with some very adult responsibilities. What kind of plans can a mutant vampire teen mom make for her own future?
	Ultimate Comics X-Men #30 Writer: Brian Wood Art by: Alvaro Martinez Cover by: Gabriel Hardman “World War X” Continues!!! • Sneak attack on UTOPIA! • Global war: MUTANT VS MUTANT • JEAN GREY to world: “Stay out of it!”

‘Deadpool’ Box Art Features Psylocke and More

Connected Digital World: High Moon Deadpool‘s box art has been leaked ahead of next month’s launch. TheDeadpool cover features the eponymous anti-hero alongside characters such as Wolverine, Psylocke, Cable, Rogue and Domino.

The character, who is known for breaking the fourth wall, is accompanied by a self-recommendation in place of a review quote.

The action brawler features platforming and shooter elements and includes various Marvel character cameos, as well as Wade Wilson’s typical narration.

Nolan North will reprise his role as the voice of Deadpool following Marvel vs Capcom 3,Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions and the Hulk vs animated television show.

David Lopez & Terry Dodson Rejoin the X-Men

Marvel: Debuting on May 29, Brian Wood's X-MEN has already gotten fans talking and readers ready for the team's next stage of evolution.

The team consists of heavy-hitters Storm, Psylocke, Kitty Pryde, Rogue, Rachel Grey and Jubilee, a roster that's being brought to life in the opening arc by artist Olivier Coipel.

X-MEN #4 adds artist David Lopez to the title's creative team. Last year he provided pulse-pounding pencils to Wood's dynamic run on X-MEN and he’s also contributed to NEW MUTANTS as well as WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN. Following Lopez in the rotation will be UNCANNY X-MEN stalwart Terry Dodson.

We spoke with Wood about the action-packed artistic future of X-MEN.

Marvel.com: Brian, David Lopez previously collaborated with you on last year's X-MEN series. Was he a shoe-in for inclusion from the get go?

Brian Wood: I think it was always the plan and everyone's intention to bring David in as soon as possible. Certainly for me it was. I love David's work and it clicks just right with my words.

Marvel.com: Both Olivier and David are phenomenal artists who excel at drawing character emotion and action. But what makes them different? Is David's arc a story best suited for David Lopez, and how so?

Brian Wood: I always try and tailor the script to the strengths of the artist, so yeah, I'll have that in mind when I come up with ideas and write the actual scripts for David, just like I did for Olivier, and everyone else I work with. As far as what makes them different—I mean, I generally dislike comparing artists like that, but they are both proven, solid, amazing X-Men artists.

Marvel.com: Your previous run on X-MEN contained equal parts personal drama and high action. Will a similar balance be played out in David's new issues, or will it be heavier on one side?

Brian Wood: Well, ideally, we'll find the right mix. Action and drama is basically what the X-Men is as a concept. But this new series, this is designed to be a very action-heavy book, so what you'll probably see, comparing it to last year's X-MEN, is bigger, badder, and seriously amped up action alongside the drama and the interpersonal stuff. David's up to the task, I know he is!

Marvel.com: When picking artists for X-MEN, what has to be considered? Is there a unifying trait that Olivier, Terry and David all have?

Brian Wood: Being great? [Laughs] That's the most honest answer. Put together like that, this is a dream team. I missed working with Terry way back in 1999 when I came onto GENERATION X just as he was moving off it, and so I'm happy to finally get the chance to work with him.

Marvel.com: Is there one character in particular that each artist seems to have gravitated towards? Does one of their takes on one of the X-Men stand out as particularly exciting?

Brian Wood: It's hard for me to say since it all looks solid to me. I know from talking to Olivier at C2E2 recently that he feels pretty strongly about Storm, and I know David draws a killer Storm from working with him last year. Personally, I'm a big Jubilee fan so she's who I'm looking out for the most. Oh, also, Rogue! In my stories, I'm amping her up a bit, making her a total brawler, and I love how Olivier's drawn her in all these action scenes.