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Marvel Celebrates X-Men Anniversary with New Series

8/21/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Marvel Comics is launching "X-Men of Apocalypse" to commemorate the X-Men's thirtieth anniversary, created by Jeph Loeb and Simone di Mio.
The series features the X-Men from the Age of Apocalypse entering the main Marvel Universe to protect their reality.
There are rumors of a new Inhumans comic by Jonathan Hickman for their 60th anniversary, reflecting Marvel's renewed interest in the Inhumans.

History

Historical Context

Marvel Comics launched the "X-Men" series in 1991, which quickly became a cultural touchstone, reshaping comic book narratives. The 1995 "Age of Apocalypse" storyline reimagined character arcs and themes, further solidifying the franchise's impact. Today, the release of "X-Men of Apocalypse" honors this legacy, illustrating Marvel's strategy of revitalizing its iconic series to maintain relevance in modern pop culture.

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Story summary

Marvel Comics is launching "X-Men of Apocalypse" to commemorate the X-Men's thirtieth anniversary, created by Jeph Loeb and Simone di Mio.
The series features the X-Men from the Age of Apocalypse entering the main Marvel Universe to protect their reality.
There are rumors of a new Inhumans comic by Jonathan Hickman for their 60th anniversary, reflecting Marvel's renewed interest in the Inhumans.

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