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Astonishing X-Men #8
Charles Soule (W) • Paulo Siqueira (A)
Cover by: Mike Deodato Jr.
A Man Called X Part 2
• One of the most
terrifying adversaries the X-Men have ever faced has returned.
• Charles Xavier may
have made the greatest mistake of his life.
• Still reeling from
their narrow escape from the Shadow King and the loss of a crucial ally, how
will the mutant heroes face an enemy with the power to remake the world?
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X-Men Red #1
Tom Taylor (W) • Mahmud Asrar (A)
Cover by: Travis Charest
Variant Cover by: Mahmud Asrar
Variant Cover by: Rob Liefeld
Variant Cover by: Skottie Young
Remastered Variant Cover by:
Phil Jimenez
B&W Remastered Variant Cover by:
Phil Jimenez
Blank Variant Cover Also Available
Marvel Legacy Headshot Variant Cover by:
Travis Charest
Trading Card Variant Cover by:
John Tyler Christopher
The Hate Machine Part 1
The First Sensational
Arc of An All-New Team Of X-Men Starts Here!
Jean Grey is back!
Returned to a world she doesn’t recognize, the First Lady of the X-Men
gathers an unlikely team — Nightcrawler, Namor And Laura Kinney (a.k.a.
All-New Wolverine) — to face an evil that threatens to tear down Xavier's dream by any means necessary!
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X-Men Gold #21
Marc Guggenheim (W) • Diego
Bernard (A)
Cover by: Mike Deodato Jr.
Hulk Variant Cover by: TBA
Variant Cover by: Dan Mora
Brotherhood Part 1
• The Brotherhood of
Evil Mutants is back and deadlier than ever!
• What is happening
to Rachel Summers?
• Plus: The Gold team
bids farewell to one of their own. Who will it be?
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X-Men Gold #22
Marc Guggenheim (W) • Diego
Bernard (A)
Cover by: Dan Mora
Brotherhood Part 2
• The X-Men face
their deadliest foes...or do they?
• The new… Prestige?
• And... the Gold
team faces its most devastating loss.
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X-Men Blue #21
Cullen Bunn (W) • Jacopo Camagni (A)
Cover by: Arthur Adams
Poison X Variant Cover by:
Stephanie Hans
Trading Card Variant Cover by:
John Tyler Christopher
Poison X Part 2
• Symbiote Space
Pirates!
• The X-Men and Venom
have been asking the wrong questions in the wrong seedy spaceport cantina!
• Vicious Space
Pirates are bad enough...but they’re even worse when they’re using Alien
Symbiotes as weapons!
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X-Men Blue #22
Cullen Bunn (W) • Jacopo Camagni (A)
Cover by: Arthur Adams
Poison X Variant by: David Nakayama
Poison X Part 4
• The X-Men have given
themselves a power boost – in the form Of Alien Symbiotes!
• But their new
powers have made them the targets of the symbiote-consuming Poisons!
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Tuesday, November 21, 2017
X-Solicits for February 2018
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Cullen Bunn Talks Psylocke and Magneto
Question: Now that the cat is out of the bag, will we see Magneto and Psylocke meeting again? What happened was too big for both of them to just appear together randomly in some book in the future without ever addressing it.
Cullen Bunn: I certainly hope we see a big confrontation between them again.
Question: Is Magneto being alive going to play a part jn the story anytime soon? Will we have a chance to see Psylocke's reaction since she was the one who "killed" him?
Bunn: I think the world at large views Magneto as a natural disaster waiting to strike. So, yeah, that’ll play a part in the series for sure.
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Betsy Braddock, Chapter I – Childhood and Early Years
Before the
X: We’re excited to introduce a new feature that explores Betsy Braddock’s story before she joined the X-Men. These works, originally published by Marvel UK, might not be as familiar to all. This detailed biography of Betsy Braddock is grounded in the actual facts depicted in canon. The initial chapter delves into Betsy’s childhood and early years, presented in chronological order. We’ve compiled every available piece of information, including actual events, tales told by other characters, memories, flashbacks, and even insights gained from The Hand’s brainwashing, offering a glimpse into Betsy’s upbringing. Additionally, we consulted articles on Education in England and Pilot Licensing to provide context, shedding light on the chronology and connecting the dots between each event. With a total of five chapters released weekly, the upcoming one will explore Betsy’s origins as the sister of Captain Britain. We hope you enjoy the journey.
CHAPTER I - Childhood and Early Years
The family’s business, Braddock Enterprises, led by Sir James, was a stalwart in the realm of computer science and robotics. Operating from Braddock Manor, the estate included farms that provided employment to numerous families in neighboring villages. Additional properties in the family’s portfolio comprised a Summer Cottage in Cornwall on England’s south coast, Jamie’s flat in Chelsea, Brian’s townhouse in London at 1 Merlin Mews, Betsy’s Lake House, the Empress Matilda Docks in Rotherhithe, London, and a private plane. [Excalibur v1 #1, #19, #31, #59, #61, #62 / Mighty
World of Marvel v2 #16 / Captain Britain v2 #1 / Captain Britain v1 #34 / New
Excalibur v1 #18]
Betsy’s childhood was marked by joy and camaraderie. She and Brian shared a close bond, affectionately referring to each other as ‘Bee,’ while also looking up to their elder brother, Jamie. Like a skinned-knee tomboy, Betsy could often be found scraping in the garden and used to cry when forced to wear dresses. Sir James and Lady Elizabeth, often absent due to their commitments, entrusted the care of the twins to teenage Jamie, inadvertently burdening him. Secretly resentful, Jamie considered himself the flawed prototype before the arrival of the ‘terrific twins.’ Betsy faced teasing from Jamie, who would playfully threaten to throw her toy rabbit, Mr. Poo, into the river. The twins often sought refuge in a secret hideaway within Braddock Manor, observing Jamie’s transformation into a less benevolent figure. [Captain Britain v2 #1 / Uncanny X-Men v1 #456 / Excalibur Annual #2 / Excalibur v1 #18 / Excalibur v4 #1, #13]
As time passed, Betsy and Brian began attending prep school, possibly at Fettes College in Edinburgh. Betsy’s upbringing along the Scottish border involved hiking the coastal highlands and breathing the crisp Atlantic air. Financial setbacks altered the family’s fortunes, distancing them from their once affluent peers. Isolated at Braddock Manor, Betsy often felt an overwhelming sense of loneliness, exacerbated by the prevalent belief that the house was haunted. In her perception, her parents seemed disconnected, residing in a separate world that didn’t acknowledge or care about their existence. [Excalibur v1 #53 / Ultimates 2 v1 #4 / Daredevils v1 #1 / Uncanny X-Men v1 #256 / New Exiles v1 #1]
As the twins matured, their distinct personalities emerged. Betsy embraced adventure and playfulness, while Brian delved into the depths of physics, a pursuit that irked his more mischievous sister. Betsy’s childhood dreams were infused with the desire to run like hounds on the chase, soar like a hawk on the hunt, and fight like a force of nature. Flying had been a recurring dream since her earliest memories. Unconventional for a girl of her time, Betsy eschewed dolls and horseback riding in favor of imagining herself as a fighter aircraft pilot. While Brian immersed himself in his studies, Betsy found solace in playing with Jamie, particularly in the ruins of St. William’s Tower, her cherished childhood play spot. [Uncanny X-Men v1 #256, #456, #464 / Daredevils v1 #1 / X-Men v2 #20, #103]
The vibrant and lively Betsy and the ever successful Jamie rekindled their bond, embarking on their own adventures while Brian buried himself in books. A popular racing car driver, Jamie attracted a string of girlfriends, none of whom endeared themselves to Betsy. However, the aristocratic tones of Godfrey Calthrop, one of Jamie’s friends, stirred a reaction in her. Sir James often took Jamie and Betsy on foxhunts, an activity that left Brian preferring the solitude of indoor pursuits. Betsy’s first successful fox kill earned her Jamie’s pride but fueled Brian’s jealousy, intensifying his sense of emotional neglect in the shadow of his accomplished siblings. Rebelling against the family dynamics, Betsy found herself shipped off to a sheep farm in New Zealand at the age of 14, a lesson in responsibility orchestrated by Sir James and Lady Elizabeth. It was during her teenage years that Betsy grappled with an eating disorder and body dysmorphic disorder. [Uncanny X-Men v1 #256, #464, #473 / Excalibur Annual #2 / Uncanny X-Force v1 #23 / Excalibur v1 #54 / Uncanny X-Force v2 #6 / The X-Tremists v1 #3]
Sir James’ affiliation with the London branch of the Hellfire Club, situated in Grosvenor Crescent, Mayfair, added a layer of intrigue to the Braddock family life. Holding the title of Black Bishop, Sir James occasionally brought both Betsy and Brian to the club. While Betsy reveled in the brilliance of the parties, enjoying the gathering of Britain’s best and brightest, Brian consistently steered clear of such engagements. The leather and lash parties became formative experiences for Betsy. In their teenage years, Brian would escort Betsy to society events to fend off unwanted attention from girls. Betsy’s strict upbringing in a finishing school context made her hesitant to engage in relationships during this period, with even kissing being a rare occurrence. [Excalibur v1 #9, #21, #96, #97 / X-Men v2 #29 / Uncanny X-Men v4 #12 / Excalibur v4 #1 / X-Men Annual v2 #1995]
At the age of 18, the earliest permissible age, Betsy commenced training for a Commercial Pilot License. Surpassing both practical and theoretical requisites, she obtained her pilot’s license before mastering the skill of driving, dedicating every available moment to the skies. Betsy’s career took flight as a charter pilot, specializing in private jet charters. Simultaneously, her passion for singing led her to undergo formal vocal training at the Royal Academy of Music in London. The desire to perform in front of an audience had always been a dream. In addition to her aeronautical pursuits, Betsy showcased her prowess as a skilled ski racer, conquering winter slopes outside Braddock Manor and completing the Olympic slalom course in near-record time. [X-Men v2 #103 / Captain Britain v1 #8 / Psylocke v1 #1 / Uncanny X-Men v1 #319 / Captain Britain v2 #14 / New Mutants Annual #2 / Pilot licensing in the United Kingdom / What’s the minimum age for a commercial airline pilot?]
Upon concluding her secondary education at 18, referred to as the sixth form/Key Stage 5 in the UK, Betsy left Braddock Manor to pursue higher education. The university and course of study remain unspecified. Tragically, during her time away at college, both of Betsy’s parents, Sir James Braddock and Lady Elizabeth, met their demise in an explosion that devastated the private laboratory at the Manor. The grieving process led to their burial beyond the west wing of the Manor, with a monument erected in their honor in Otherworld. Betsy fondly remembered her father’s infectious smile and unassuming brilliance. However, the death of her mother haunted her in recurring nightmares, making Betsy feel like a child again as she grappled with the loss. The siblings drifted apart after their parents’ demise, with Betsy and Brian maintaining contact, while Jamie, now the head of Braddock Enterprises, became a distant figure heard of only through the papers. Brian engaged in a summer internship at the Darkmoor Energy Research Centre, while Betsy grappled with a profound sense of loneliness during this period. [Captain Britain v2 #1 / Captain Britain v1 #14 / Excalibur v2 #3, #4 / Uncanny X-Force v1 #35 / Uncanny X-Men v1 #460 / Excalibur Annual #2 / Excalibur v1 #55, #59 / The X-Tremists v1 #2 / Education in England / Key Stage 5 / Higher education in England]
Betsy’s childhood was marked by joy and camaraderie. She and Brian shared a close bond, affectionately referring to each other as ‘Bee,’ while also looking up to their elder brother, Jamie. Like a skinned-knee tomboy, Betsy could often be found scraping in the garden and used to cry when forced to wear dresses. Sir James and Lady Elizabeth, often absent due to their commitments, entrusted the care of the twins to teenage Jamie, inadvertently burdening him. Secretly resentful, Jamie considered himself the flawed prototype before the arrival of the ‘terrific twins.’ Betsy faced teasing from Jamie, who would playfully threaten to throw her toy rabbit, Mr. Poo, into the river. The twins often sought refuge in a secret hideaway within Braddock Manor, observing Jamie’s transformation into a less benevolent figure. [Captain Britain v2 #1 / Uncanny X-Men v1 #456 / Excalibur Annual #2 / Excalibur v1 #18 / Excalibur v4 #1, #13]
As time passed, Betsy and Brian began attending prep school, possibly at Fettes College in Edinburgh. Betsy’s upbringing along the Scottish border involved hiking the coastal highlands and breathing the crisp Atlantic air. Financial setbacks altered the family’s fortunes, distancing them from their once affluent peers. Isolated at Braddock Manor, Betsy often felt an overwhelming sense of loneliness, exacerbated by the prevalent belief that the house was haunted. In her perception, her parents seemed disconnected, residing in a separate world that didn’t acknowledge or care about their existence. [Excalibur v1 #53 / Ultimates 2 v1 #4 / Daredevils v1 #1 / Uncanny X-Men v1 #256 / New Exiles v1 #1]
As the twins matured, their distinct personalities emerged. Betsy embraced adventure and playfulness, while Brian delved into the depths of physics, a pursuit that irked his more mischievous sister. Betsy’s childhood dreams were infused with the desire to run like hounds on the chase, soar like a hawk on the hunt, and fight like a force of nature. Flying had been a recurring dream since her earliest memories. Unconventional for a girl of her time, Betsy eschewed dolls and horseback riding in favor of imagining herself as a fighter aircraft pilot. While Brian immersed himself in his studies, Betsy found solace in playing with Jamie, particularly in the ruins of St. William’s Tower, her cherished childhood play spot. [Uncanny X-Men v1 #256, #456, #464 / Daredevils v1 #1 / X-Men v2 #20, #103]
The vibrant and lively Betsy and the ever successful Jamie rekindled their bond, embarking on their own adventures while Brian buried himself in books. A popular racing car driver, Jamie attracted a string of girlfriends, none of whom endeared themselves to Betsy. However, the aristocratic tones of Godfrey Calthrop, one of Jamie’s friends, stirred a reaction in her. Sir James often took Jamie and Betsy on foxhunts, an activity that left Brian preferring the solitude of indoor pursuits. Betsy’s first successful fox kill earned her Jamie’s pride but fueled Brian’s jealousy, intensifying his sense of emotional neglect in the shadow of his accomplished siblings. Rebelling against the family dynamics, Betsy found herself shipped off to a sheep farm in New Zealand at the age of 14, a lesson in responsibility orchestrated by Sir James and Lady Elizabeth. It was during her teenage years that Betsy grappled with an eating disorder and body dysmorphic disorder. [Uncanny X-Men v1 #256, #464, #473 / Excalibur Annual #2 / Uncanny X-Force v1 #23 / Excalibur v1 #54 / Uncanny X-Force v2 #6 / The X-Tremists v1 #3]
Sir James’ affiliation with the London branch of the Hellfire Club, situated in Grosvenor Crescent, Mayfair, added a layer of intrigue to the Braddock family life. Holding the title of Black Bishop, Sir James occasionally brought both Betsy and Brian to the club. While Betsy reveled in the brilliance of the parties, enjoying the gathering of Britain’s best and brightest, Brian consistently steered clear of such engagements. The leather and lash parties became formative experiences for Betsy. In their teenage years, Brian would escort Betsy to society events to fend off unwanted attention from girls. Betsy’s strict upbringing in a finishing school context made her hesitant to engage in relationships during this period, with even kissing being a rare occurrence. [Excalibur v1 #9, #21, #96, #97 / X-Men v2 #29 / Uncanny X-Men v4 #12 / Excalibur v4 #1 / X-Men Annual v2 #1995]
At the age of 18, the earliest permissible age, Betsy commenced training for a Commercial Pilot License. Surpassing both practical and theoretical requisites, she obtained her pilot’s license before mastering the skill of driving, dedicating every available moment to the skies. Betsy’s career took flight as a charter pilot, specializing in private jet charters. Simultaneously, her passion for singing led her to undergo formal vocal training at the Royal Academy of Music in London. The desire to perform in front of an audience had always been a dream. In addition to her aeronautical pursuits, Betsy showcased her prowess as a skilled ski racer, conquering winter slopes outside Braddock Manor and completing the Olympic slalom course in near-record time. [X-Men v2 #103 / Captain Britain v1 #8 / Psylocke v1 #1 / Uncanny X-Men v1 #319 / Captain Britain v2 #14 / New Mutants Annual #2 / Pilot licensing in the United Kingdom / What’s the minimum age for a commercial airline pilot?]
Upon concluding her secondary education at 18, referred to as the sixth form/Key Stage 5 in the UK, Betsy left Braddock Manor to pursue higher education. The university and course of study remain unspecified. Tragically, during her time away at college, both of Betsy’s parents, Sir James Braddock and Lady Elizabeth, met their demise in an explosion that devastated the private laboratory at the Manor. The grieving process led to their burial beyond the west wing of the Manor, with a monument erected in their honor in Otherworld. Betsy fondly remembered her father’s infectious smile and unassuming brilliance. However, the death of her mother haunted her in recurring nightmares, making Betsy feel like a child again as she grappled with the loss. The siblings drifted apart after their parents’ demise, with Betsy and Brian maintaining contact, while Jamie, now the head of Braddock Enterprises, became a distant figure heard of only through the papers. Brian engaged in a summer internship at the Darkmoor Energy Research Centre, while Betsy grappled with a profound sense of loneliness during this period. [Captain Britain v2 #1 / Captain Britain v1 #14 / Excalibur v2 #3, #4 / Uncanny X-Force v1 #35 / Uncanny X-Men v1 #460 / Excalibur Annual #2 / Excalibur v1 #55, #59 / The X-Tremists v1 #2 / Education in England / Key Stage 5 / Higher education in England]
Monday, November 13, 2017
Marvel Announces New 'X-Men Red' Ongoing with Jean Grey
The X-Men are getting a new color-coded title in February with X-Men: Red from writer Tom Taylor and artist Mahmud Asrar, with covers from Travis Charest.
X-Men: Red will focus on a team led by Jean Grey after her return in Phoenix: Resurrection. No further information about the plot or cast of X-Men: Red has been announced.
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Rumor: The X-Men To Join 'Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite'
ComicBookMovie: According to an insider, Star-Lord, Ms. Marvel plus Capcom’s Asura, Gill, and Lady will debut in Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite's season 2. These are not the only characters that are currently in development, as the user mentioned eagerly awaited X-Men characters like Wolverine, Cyclops, Psylocke, Storm and Deadpool. Fantastic 4 will finally be represented by Doctor Doom, but he’s not the only villain in works, as Magneto and Green Goblin should debut soon. The developer also plans to include Daredevil, Ms. Marvel and twelve characters from the Capcom universe.
Four player 2 vs 2 mode is being implemented to the game, but it’s hard to say when the publisher will be ready to release it. Logan and Wade Wilson are expected to launch next summer, but the fate of the rest of Marvel characters is currently unknown. Sadly, you shouldn’t expect to see Ant-Man anytime soon due to major technical issues. Capcom is also fixing the graphics and the art style to improve the look of MvC: Infinite and aims to have "between 58 to 60 characters” when it’s all said and done.
Friday, November 3, 2017
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Astonishing X-Men #5 Spoilers
Astral Plane: Rogue asks why Xavier couldn’t save Gambit, to which he replies he didn’t save him so instead he would save the rest of them. Xavier explains he’s maintaining false realities for the three of them to fool the Shadow King into thinking they are still trapped. He explains that the very nature of the Astral Plane allows him to do different things at once such as engaging in a battle with Logan and having a private talk with Fantomex without Rogue and Mystique knowing. Xavier says he had to let Gambit go to shift Farouk’s focus; Remy’s and Logan’s minds are trapped in the Astral Plane while their bodies are possessed in the real world. Xavier explains that when he died, Farouk collected his spirit and brought him to the Astral Plane. After that, they battled each other for what it seemed like a thousand years, long enough for Xavier to create a plan to beat him. The Professor creates psychic armors for Rogue, Mystique and Fantomex and urges them to fight as time runs short.
Xavier’s Private Talk with Fantomex: Xavier says he thinks of Fantomex as an ally, but Jean-Phillipe insists he only does what is convenient for him. Xavier thinks people can change. Fantomex has tried, but he always snaps back to the default setting. Xavier says he can find a new path and that change is hard, but on the Astral Plane, they have all the time in the world.
London: Gambit wakes up, charges the entire rooftop and jump into the military helicopter. The Shard explodes, and Betsy uses a telekinetic bubble to protect herself, the soldiers and the X-Men’ bodies, leading everyone to the next rooftop. She gets upset with the military and destroys their weapons. Gambit orders the pilot to land on the streets. While Bishop is looking for Logan, Gambit touches and infects him. Warren flies above them and runs off. Gambit meets Logan, and together, they order the people of London to infect others. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defense decides to sterilize London. Warren tells Betsy about the possession spreading by touch. Psylocke urges him to stop Logan and Gambit and tells him he knows exactly how. Warren is reluctant to set Archangel free, but Psylocke says she can help lock him away just like they did once before. Warren agrees; if Betsy saves him, he will save the rest.
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Astonishing X-Men #5 Preview
Astonishing X-Men #5
Writer: Charles Soule
Cover & Art by: Ramon Rosanas
Character Variant Cover by: Greg Land
The Story: The Life of X Continues! The Shadow King and Charles Xavier continue their twisted game in the Astral Plane, competing for the very lives of Gambit, Rogue, Old Man Logan, Fantomex and Mystique. And back in the real world, this game is leaving lasting repercussions as Psylocke, Bishop and Angel attempt to defend London from Shadow King’s psychic attacks. With two of their allies fallen, can Xavier rally his X-Men for one final push against their foe?
In Stores: November 1, 2017
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“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.
