A new era is dawning for the Marvel Universe, and it’s being ushered in by a familiar name with a brand-new mission: Revelation. Taking over from Apocalypse, Revelation seeks to create a mutant utopia, but only for the most powerful mutants.
While Apocalypse was known for his “survival of the fittest” mantra and often brutal methods, Revelation’s approach is more insidious. He believes that the only way for mutantkind to truly thrive is to separate themselves from humanity entirely and create a new society based on strength and power. To achieve this, he’s actively recruiting and gathering the most formidable mutants from across the globe, promising them a place in his new world.
His vision is a stark contrast to Professor X’s dream of peaceful coexistence with humanity. Revelation sees this dream as a weakness that will ultimately lead to the extinction of the mutant race. He views humans not as potential allies, but as an inferior species that will always fear and hate mutants.
The Marvel Universe is now faced with a fundamental schism within the mutant community. The X-Men find themselves on the front lines of this new conflict, attempting to stop Revelation from carrying out his plans. The story explores complex questions about morality, power, and what it truly means to be a hero in a world that fears you.
Revelation’s followers, known as the Chosen, are a formidable force, including some of the most powerful and ruthless mutants in existence. This creates a fascinating dynamic where the heroes are often forced to fight their former allies and friends, all while wrestling with the uncomfortable question of whether Revelation’s vision has some merit. This new era promises to be a dramatic and thought-provoking one for the X-Men, forcing them to confront their own beliefs and define what the future of mutantkind will truly look like.
Below is a sneak peek of what’s coming:
Amazing X-Men #1: Cyclops leads a new team of X-Men into the haunted ruins of Graymalkin, where they’ll face off against an old ally turned new foe: Wolverine! Written by Jed Mackay, art and cover Mahmud Asrar, on Sale 10/8.
Binary #1: Carol Danvers is reborn with the powers of the Phoenix. She’ll rise from the ashes to protect this new world. Written by Stephanie Phillips, art by Giada Belviso, cover by Rickie Yagawa, on Sale 10/8.
Laura Kinney: Sabretooth #1: Laura Kinney has taken on the mantle of Sabretooth and is fighting alongside Revelation. But what will happen when she’s pitted against her sister, Gabby? Written by Erica Schultz, art by Valentina Pinti, cover by Elena Casa Grande, on Sale 10/8.
Longshots #1: Mojo is back with a deadly new game show in the Mojoverse. Who will survive? Written by Gerry Duggan & Jonathan Hickman, art by Alan Robinson, cover by Dustin Weaver, on Sale 10/8.
World of Revelation #1: Find out the fates of the Fantastic Four, the Young Avengers, and Apocalypse himself, ten years in the future. Written by Ryan North, Al Ewing & Steve Foxe, Art by Adam Szalowski, Jesus Merino & Agustin Alessio, Cover by Phil Noto, on Sale 10/8.
X-Men: Book of Revelation #1: Journey into the heart of the Revelation Territories as the heir of Apocalypse comes face-to-face with one of his Horsemen. Written by Jed Mackay, Art and Cover by Netho Diaz, On Sale 10/22.
Each of these comics follows the opening salvo, X-Men: Age of Revelation Overture #1.
