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Marvel Unveils New X-Men Era: 'Shadows of Tomorrow'

10/11/2025

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Summary

Story summary

At New York Comic Con, Marvel Comics unveiled 'Shadows of Tomorrow,' the X-Men's new era, set for January 2026.
The change follows the 'Age of Revelation' crossover, which ends in December 2025.
Jed MacKay's X-Men and Gail Simone's Uncanny X-Men will continue, with a Cyclops series and a Rogue series debuting.
The storyline will explore survival and conflict, featuring Wolverine and the gene-terrorist group 3K.

History

Historical Context

Marvel Comics launched the "X-Men" series in 1991, revitalizing the franchise with over 8 million copies sold and introducing iconic characters like Wolverine and Cyclops. This series reflected ongoing themes of survival and conflict, paralleling historical narratives of marginalized groups. The X-Men's struggle against oppression continues to resonate, influencing both comic culture and broader discussions on identity and societal conflict.

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Story summary

At New York Comic Con, Marvel Comics unveiled 'Shadows of Tomorrow,' the X-Men's new era, set for January 2026.
The change follows the 'Age of Revelation' crossover, which ends in December 2025.
Jed MacKay's X-Men and Gail Simone's Uncanny X-Men will continue, with a Cyclops series and a Rogue series debuting.
The storyline will explore survival and conflict, featuring Wolverine and the gene-terrorist group 3K.

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