DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH" #1 CONTAINS A SURPRISING AND LIKELY CONTROVERSIAL CROSSOVER05/25/16 @ 12:42 pm EST
Source: Comic Book Resources | Categories: DC | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentSPOILER WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for "DC Universe: Rebirth" #1, on sale today, following select midnight sales at participating stores last night. First, if you're made it this far without yet being spoiled on the events of "DC Universe: Rebirth"#1, congratulations -- that couldn't have been easy, as a leak late Friday led to details quickly circulating around the Internet, prompting DC Comics itself to reveal some of the surprises via official channels.
As to the book itself: You didn't see
that coming, did you? For the first time ever, there is acknowledged contact between the characters of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' seminal 1986-1987 series, "Watchmen" and the DC Universe that's home to Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman -- a completely unexpected move that will likely not sit well with some fans, given the sacrosanct status the story has long held.
A lot of the major surprises in "DC Universe: Rebirth" -- a one-shot meant to kick-start the "Rebirth" relaunch of the DC Universe comics with a stated focus on hope, optimism and legacy -- were easy enough to guess. Geoff Johns -- the writer of the issue and DC's Chief Creative Officer -- stressed the importance of legacy in early promotion for the book, so the returns of Wally West, Ryan Choi and Ted Kord all fit nicely into that theme. But then there's the end of the book.
During the course of the 80-page (counting house ads in the back) issue, Wally West's narration reveals that the rebooted history of the New 52 was not caused by the time-altering events of 2011's Johns-helmed crossover "Flashpoint," but rather an outside force that took 10 years away from DC Universe history. Wally explains this to the current Flash, Barry Allen, stating, "Whoever they are, they did this for a reason. I think they took years from us to weaken us." Barry guesses that it might be the Reverse-Flash, but Wally tells him it's someone else, someone even more powerful than Darkseid -- which, within the DC Universe, doesn't leave a lot of contenders.
Of course, no one said the options were limited to the DC Universe.
As Wally and Barry's conversation continues, the scene shifts to Batman in the Batcave, glancing at the letter from his father that Barry gave to him at the end of "Flashpoint" (in "Flashpoint," Thomas Wayne became Batman, with Bruce dying in Crime Alley). Batman's attention is then drawn to something shiny in the walls of the Batcave, and he chips away to find -- insert dramatic pause -- the Comedian's blood-stained badge, the most iconic image from "Watchmen" and something that doesn't seem to make any sense at this point to be hanging out in the Batcave. Wally's dialogue on that page puts a finer point on it: "We're being watched."
And that's not it: A four-page epilogue also by Johns and Gary Frank shifts the narrative from Earth to Mars, where Wally West's missing watch -- seen on the first page of the issue -- is telekinetically disassembled and reassembled by an unseen presence; depicted in a nine-panel grid reminiscent of Gibbons' "Watchmen" storytelling. The narration is dialogue direct from the end of "Watchmen," with Ozymandias asking Doctor Manhattan, "I did the right thing, didn't I? It all worked out in the end." Doctor Manhattan answers, "In the end? Nothing ends, Adrian. Nothing ever ends."
So, yes: Somehow, Doctor Manhattan -- the only superpowered character in "Watchmen," who possesses seemingly limitless godlike abilities -- is responsible for the creation of the New 52, and for changing DC Universe history as fans knew it. The two pages following the epilogue are issue credits in the distinct black-and-yellow palette of "Watchmen," along with a watch face -- indicating 15 minutes to midnight -- adorned with the iconic blood splatter from Comedian's badge, accompanied by the text, "the clock is ticking across the DC Universe."
Like much of "Rebirth," the use of Doctor Manhattan feels like meta-commentary on the direction of DC Comics. A commentary by Devin Faraci on Birth Movies Death argues that the use of Doctor Manhattan is drawing a straight, metaphorical line between "Watchmen" and some of the drearier comics of the New 52, as the more realistic and adult tone of Moore and Gibbons' deconstructionist work has led to conventional superheroes being affected in a negative way by similar approaches. Doctor Manhattan literally made a fictional superhero universe a darker place, much like "Watchmen" did to real-life comic book series.
This marks the first-ever crossover between "Watchmen" characters and the DC Universe proper. "Watchmen" took place in its own, separate fictional universe, one with superheroes inspired by the Charlton Comics characters DC had acquired in 1983. It's also only the second time "Watchmen" has been revisited with new comics material since the original 12-issue series. The first time was "Before Watchmen," a controversial initiative that saw eight miniseries and a one-shot published between 2012 and 2013, acting as a series of prequels to the initial story.
As "Watchmen" is one of the most celebrated works in comic book history, attempts to revisit the story in any form has been met with scrutiny from critics and observers. Additionally, Moore himself has made his disapproval of any "Watchmen" follow-up extremely clear over the years, completely disavowing "Before Watchmen" or any similar efforts -- he was once quoted as saying he'd be "spitting venom all over" the 2009 Zack Snyder-directed live-action film.
"It seems a bit desperate to go after a book famous for its artistic integrity," Moore said of "Before Watchmen" in 2012. "It’s a finite series. 'Watchmen' was said to actually provide an alternative to the superhero story as an endless soap opera. To turn that into just another superhero comic that goes on forever demonstrates exactly why I feel the way I do about the comics industry. It’s mostly about franchises."
Gibbons was measured in his approval of "Before Watchmen" -- in DC's official press release announcing the event, he stated, "The original series of 'Watchmen' is the complete story that Alan Moore and I wanted to tell. However, I appreciate DC's reasons for this initiative and the wish of the artists and writers involved to pay tribute to our work. May these new additions have the success they desire." Neither Moore nor Gibbons are credited in the "Rebirth" one-shot.
It's not clear exactly how much of an uproar will be caused by the use of "Watchmen" characters and concepts in the DC Universe. It's probable that the existence of "Before Watchmen" has lessened the potential controversy of this move, as the seal has already been broken. It's also possible, fair or not, that Moore's increasingly ambivalent reputation among comics reader will impact public reaction; given comments like calling superhero fans "emotionally subnormal" and renewed criticism of a perceived over-reliance on sexual violence as a trope in his stories.
It's also not clear when DC plans to follow up on Doctor Manhattan's connection to the DC Universe. While plenty of future stories are teased in the "Rebirth" one-shot, with house ads in the back of the book directing readers to the Rebirth series set to continue those plot lines, it's not yet evident where the "Watchmen" of it all fits in going forward (though the cover for "Titans" #1, featuring the just-returned original Wally West does feature a blue-hued, apparently cosmically-powered individual in the background). An interview with Johns in USA Todayindicates the rest of the story won't come anytime soon, with the paper's Brian Truitt writing, "How 'Watchmen' is involved in the DC Universe is a mystery that will unfold in the background over the course of a couple years."
No matter what direction this story may take, it's still one of the most legitimately surprising developments in a superhero comic in years -- though maybe readers should have seen it coming, given that it now seems fairly obvious that it's Doctor Manhattan's hand on the cover of the "Rebirth" one-shot, an image that was released back in March:
"DC Universe: Rebirth" #1, from Johns, Frank, Ivan Reis, Phil Jimenez and Ethan Van Sciver is on sale now. (Via CBR)
SINISTER FORCES AT PLAY IN YOUR FIRST LOOK AT 'UNCANNY VALLEY' #204/19/24 @ 7:23 pm EST
Source: BOOM! Studios | Categories: MIsc | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentBOOM! Studios today revealed a first look at UNCANNY VALLEY #2, the next issue of a brand new original series by fan-favorite writer Tony Fleecs (
Stray Dogs), acclaimed illustrator Dave Wachter (
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), and letterer Pat Brosseau. Join in on the wild ride of cartoon mayhem, family drama, and deadly secrets in UNCANNY VALLEY, available May 2024! As the mystery of Oliver’s origins continues to unfold, the literal cartoonish realism of his existence has to somehow be connected to his mother’s family history. And with his uncanny powers setting him apart from the other kids, what will Oliver do to make his own way in the world? Especially considering that there are sinister forces at play, watching from beyond our world… UNCANNY VALLEY #2 features covers by Dave Wachter and Tony Fleecs, along with Jorge Corona (
Middlewest) & Sarah Stern, and Flaviano (
Grim). UNCANNY VALLEY is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including
BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney;
Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera;
Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano;
Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; Damn Them All by Simon Spurrier and Charlie Adlard;
Once Upon a Time at the End of the World by Jason Aaron, Alexandre Tefenkgi, Leila del Duca, and Nick Dragotta;
Know Your Station by Sarah Gailey and Liana Kangas;
A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo;
The Neighbors by Jude Ellison S. Doyle and Letizia Cadonici;
Ghostlore by Cullen Bunn and Leomacs;
Sirens of the City by Joanne Starer and Khary Randolph;
Coda by Simon Spurrier and Matías Bergara;
Rare Flavours by Ram V and Filipe Andrade;
Underheist by David and Maria Lapham; and
Animal Pound by Tom King and Peter Gross. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including
Dune: House Harkonnen from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Michael Shelfer;
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers by Melissa Flores and Simona Di Gianfelice; and
The Expanse: Dragon Tooth by Andy Diggle and Rubine. UNCANNY VALLEY #2 will be available in comic shops May 15, 2024. It is available for pre-order at your local
comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play.
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'SPACE MOUNTAIN' MOVIE LANDS 'COWBOY BEEBOP' SHOWRUNNERS04/19/24 @ 7:17 pm EST
Source: Hollywood Reporter | Categories: Disney | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentAction scribes Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec are going to Disneyland.The prolific team behind Amazon’s high-profile spy series
Citadel and showrunners on Netflix’s adaptation of
Cowboy Bebop have been tapped to write Disney’s live-action adaptation of
Space Mountain.Jonathan Eirich from Rideback, the banner that is behind Netflix’s hit live-action
Avatar: The Last Airbender series, is producing the feature, which has been in development for several years, along with Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell of Safehouse Pictures. Harold was the project’s previous writer. Rideback’s Ryan Halprin is exec producing.The ride has no overarching theme nor memorable characters seen in such rides as Pirates of the Caribbean. In fact, Space Mountain in Disneyland has been turned into Hyperspace Mountain and given a
Star Wars makeover on occasion. As such, the story is being created whole cloth with the ride acting as inspiration.Plot details are being kept in the hair-sweeping rush of the dark void as Appelbaum and Nemec build out the story. (via
THR)
JOE MANGANIELLO TO PRODUCE & STAR IN ZOMBIE THRILLER ‘MOUNTAIN MAN’04/19/24 @ 1:30 pm EST
Source: Deadline | Categories: MIsc | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentJoe Manganiello has come aboard to produce and star in
Mountain Man, a zombie thriller set to enter production later this year, which will launch sales via Film Bridge International at Cannes. An adaptation of the popular book series of the same name from Keith C. Blackmore,
Mountain Man tells the story of Gus, a lonely post-apocalyptic survivor facing isolation and the ever-present specter of a zombie attack, who struggles with alcohol abuse and suicidal thoughts until he discovers another survivor, a captivating woman who poses another threat altogether. John Lee (A24’s
False Positive) will direct from a script by Matt Deller, with Nick and Joe Manganiello’s 3:59 producing alongside Danny Chan (
Barbarian). (via
Deadline)
'ALIEN' SERIES ADDS SANDRA YI SENCINDIVER WITH FILMING ONGOING04/19/24 @ 1:22 pm EST
Source: Deadline | Categories: Alien | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentFoundation star Sandra Yi Sencindiver has joined FX and Noah Hawley’s
Alien series which is filming in Thailand. Exec-produced by Ridley Scott, the prequel series will be set towards the end of this century (franchise watchers estimate the date to be a few years before
Prometheus, and some thirty years before Scott’s film). It’ll be the first project in the franchise to take place on Earth and has been reported to deal with the emergence of the story’s infamous Weyland-Yutani Corporation and the race between corporations to create new android life. The series will star Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Essie Davis, Adarsh Gourav, Kit Young, Timothy Olyphant, David Rysdahl, Babou Cessay, Erana James, Lily Newmark and Adrian Edmonson.
Deadline is reporting that Sencindiver appears in multiple episodes and will play a senior member of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation. There is reportedly scope for the character to grow in future series.
A SYMBIOTE SHOWDOWN EXPLODES IN 'VENOM WAR'04/19/24 @ 1:21 pm EST
Source: Marvel | Categories: Venom | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentMaximum Carnage.
Absolute Carnage.
King in Black. Every few years, the wild symbiote corner of the Marvel Universe erupts in a saga oozing with violence, drama, and insanity that only Venom and his kind can deliver. This August, the next milestone symbiote event arrives in Al Ewing and Iban Coello’s VENOM WAR. A master at planning out epic storylines, Ewing has been laying the foundation for VENOM WAR since the very beginning of his current run of
Venom. Limitless in scope, the series has followed Eddie Brock and his son, Dylan, on separate journeys as the symbiote heroes. But after both have terrifying glimpses of the future, they realize only one of them can be Venom. Their father and son feud will become everyone’s problem as past and present symbiote characters alike are forced to take a side! LAST VENOM STANDING! The Venom Symbiote has bonded with both Eddie Brock and his son Dylan at different points. Now both Brocks are going head-to-head, determined to be the one, true Venom! Father versus son in a showdown of showdowns that threatens to tear the world asunder! From heavyweight talent champions Ewing and Coello comes a Battle for the ‘Biote like you’ve never seen! "This is what we've been building to since the start of this wild and way-out symbiote odyssey - the fateful confrontation between father and son!” Ewing explained. “Where better to have it than inside the squared circle? And who better to bring this all-action epic to the page with than my old buddy Iban Coello? I'm tellin' ya, goo believer -- this is vehemently varied Venom violence like never viewed, and only one host can wear the symbiote when the dust settles! Who's it gonna be?" Stay tuned in the weeks ahead for more VENOM WAR news, including tie-in series announcements.
‘TRANSFORMERS ONE’: PARAMOUNT REVEALS NEW RELEASE DATE AS OFFICIAL TRAILER LAUNCHES FROM SPACE04/18/24 @ 5:32 pm EST
Source: Hollywood Reporter | Categories: Transformers | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentParamount and Hasbro’s animated
Transformers One is pushing back its release in theaters by one week in order to take advantage of Imax screens and to provide some breathing room from the competition.The film will now open Sept. 20, 2024, instead of Sept. 13. That gives it two weeks of distance from Sony’s
Beetlejuice.
Beetlejuice.Paramount revealed the date change as it launched a new trailer for
Transformers One from nowhere other than space — a first for Hollywood, according to the studio. The launch kicked off at 6 a.m. PT with a livestreamed countdown showing the journey into space. After one hour, the craft reached its peak at 125,000 feet above the Earth, revealing the trailer with a custom introduction video from voice stars Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry. The star-studded voice cast also includes Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key and Steve Buscemi, with Laurence Fishburne and Jon Hamm. (via
THR)
Trailer:
https://youtu.be/u1rqoa8x7g4 HEROES PAY HEAVY PRICE TO BRING DOWN VAMPIRES IN 'BLOOD HUNT' #504/18/24 @ 5:33 pm EST
Source: Marvel | Categories: Blood Hunt | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentOn May 18, the next Marvel Comics crossover epic begins! From
Avengers and
Moon Knight scribe Jed MacKay and acclaimed
X-Men artists Pepe Larraz and Marte Gracia comes the bloodiest event in Marvel history--BLOOD HUNT! The saga kicks off when eternal night washes over Earth, and vampires, united by a single vision for the first time in millennia, emerge from the shadows. To keep them at bay, a new world order may need to be put in place… Today, fans can get a peek at the final issue of the main series, on sale in July. In BLOOD HUNT #5, Doctor Strange is presented with a dread bargain to gain a chance to save the world. The Avengers ride into a battle they cannot win. The dead battle the undead across the globe. Will it be enough? Will the world be saved, and how will it be changed if it is? Featuring a dramatic shift for the future of the Marvel Universe! Check out the BLOOD HUNT #5 cover and pick up the debut issue on May 1.
NEW 'WITCHBLADE' SERIES COMING FROM TOP COW04/18/24 @ 11:37 am EST
Source: Top Cow | Categories: Witchblade | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentTop Cow is reimagining the hit supernatural thriller series Witchblade. The new series, coming July 2024, will be penned by
NYT Best-Selling Marguerite Bennett (
Animosity,
Batwoman,
DC Bombshells) and visualized by artist Giuseppe Cafaro (Suicide Squad, Power Rangers, Red Sonja). The creative duo is working with original co-creator Marc Silvestri, who is the CEO of Top Cow Productions Inc. and one of the founders of Image Comics. Together, they will reintroduce the series to
Witchblade’s die-hard fans with a reimagined origin with contemporary takes on familiar characters and new story arcs that will hook new readers and rekindle the energy and excitement that fueled the 90’s Image Revolution that shaped generations of top creators.Marguerite Bennett, who has been focused on writing for the upcoming
Butterfly TV Series and
Ark: The Animated Series, says, “The ability to tell a ferocious story full of monsters, sexuality, vision, and history was irresistible.” She adds, “Our saga is sleek, vicious, ferocious, and has a lot to say about power in the 21st century and will be the first time that we are stopping the roller coaster to let more people on. I’ve loved
Witchblade since I was a child, and there is truly no other heroine like Sara with such an iconic legacy and such a rich, brutal relationship to her own body.”
In
Witchblade #1, New York City Police Detective Sara Pezzini's life was forever fractured by her father's murder. Cold, cunning, and hellbent on revenge, Sara now stalks a vicious criminal cabal beneath the city, where an ancient power collides and transforms her into something wild, magnificent, and beyond her darkest imaginings. How will Sara use this ancient power, or will she be consumed by it? Through last year’s
Witchblade Complete Collection Kickstarter, the world received a glimpse of Marc Silvestri’s
Witchblade Armor redesign. But, a whole new universe has been created by Giuseppe Cafaro, who states, “The
Witchbladeuniverse is being modernized to reflect how Marguerite beautifully explores the extreme sides of Sara through memories, her personal thoughts, like desire and hunger, in her solitude and when she is possessed by the Witchblade. So, I had to visually intersect a noir
True Detective-like world with a supernatural, horror world that is a fantastic mix between
Berserk and
Zodiac!”Marc Silvestri notes, “This is brand new mythology around Sara, and I can’t wait for you to fall in love with her and all the twists and turns. Discover Witchblade reimagined this summer, and join us as we bring all the fun of the 90s to the modern age and see how exciting comics can be. I can’t wait for you to read this new series.”
Witchblade #1 will be available at
comic book shops on Wednesday, July 17th, for $4.99 for 48 pages. The Final Order Cutoff deadline for comic shop retailers is Monday, June 24th, 2024.
- Cover A: Marc Silvestri and Arif Prianto (Full Color)
- Cover B: Giuseppe Cafaro and Arif Prianto (Full Color)
- Cover C: Blank Sketch Cover
- Cover D (1/10): Dani and Brad Simpson (Full Color)
- Cover E (1/25): Marc Silvestri and Arif Prianto, Virgin Cover (Full Color)
- Cover F (1/50): J.Scott Campbell (Full Color)
- Cover G (1/100): Bill Sienkiewicz. (Full Color)
- Cover H (1/250): Line art by Marc. Virgin Cover, Inks (B/W)
Witchblade #1 will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
'DIE' CREATORS GILLEN & HANS RETEAM FOR GRAPHIC NOVEL 'WE CALLED THEM GIANTS'04/18/24 @ 11:27 am EST
Source: Image Comics | Categories: Image | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentThe bestselling creators behind the three-time Hugo Award nominated, two-time British Fantasy Award winning series
Die—Kieron Gillen (
The Wicked + The Divine, Immortal X-men) and Stephanie Hans (
Secret Wars 1602: Witch Hunter Angela, Black Bolt)—will reteam for their first ever original graphic novel collaboration to be titled,
We Called Them Giants. This epic, post-apocalyptic story is scheduled to hit shelves in November from Image Comics. Gillen and Hans first made waves with their breakout hit dark fantasy
Die in 2018.
Die quickly caught reader attention and the series skyrocketed to the top of the sales charts and launched Hans’ career into superstardom. It went on to appear on many Best of the Year lists, including that of
Tor.com, and snagged multiple award nominations and wins. "After we finished
Die, we knew we wanted to do something completely different. Rather than a sprawling ongoing, do something smaller, intimate, self-contained and really pure,” said Gillen. “So, in the middle of the covid lockdowns, I was left alone with my cats, staring at them, and them staring at me, and thinking about the miracle of relationships between beings of completely different kinds of intelligences, and the wonder of the jump across that gap. The image of the feral girl in the devastation and the giants came quickly after that, and we were away. People will fall in love and have their hearts broken—the full Hans/Gillen experience. Despite the post-apocalypse setting the story has an almost weird-fable kind of vibe, and ends up basically as a conversation between
The Walking Dead and
The Iron Giant. Basically,
We Called Them Giants is the story of communication across a chasm at the end of the world. Folks have seen what Stephanie does on a month-by-month rush on an ongoing comic. Here, it's a thrill to see her luxuriate—creating this single long story, and being able to shape the whole thing into a poignant, romantic, devastating single canvas."
We Called Them Giants follows main character Lori, who wakes to find the streets empty. Everyone has gone. Or at least, nearly everyone. She’s thrown into a world where she has to scrape by in the ruins of civilization, nearly starving, hiding from gangs when… They arrive. Hans added: “As an Artist, it is always a joy to work on new challenges, especially when it is with such a great Writer. Kieron wrote an emotional story in which he let me go wild on designs. It’s a new, beautiful end of the world tale, a little bit epic, a bit nostalgic and a bit contemplative. It’s nothing like we did before. In all the best ways.”
We Called Them Giants promises readers the poignant, romantic, and devastating story of a young girl who wakes up to find her world has turned upside down. "This book is nothing short of incredible," said Eric Stephenson, Publisher and Chief Creative Officer at Image Comics. "Kieron and Stephanie had already established themselves as one of comics’ premier creative teams, but they’re operating at a whole other level with
We Called Them Giants."
We Called Them Giants hardcover (ISBN: 978-1534387072) will be available at local
comic book shops on Wednesday, October 30 and independent bookstores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indigo, and Waterstones on Tuesday, November 12.
We Called Them Giants will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
CYCLOPS ASSEMBLES A TEAM OF MIGHTY MUTANTS IN 'X-MEN' #1 VARIANTS04/18/24 @ 11:20 am EST
Source: Marvel | Categories: X-Men | Comments (0) | E-mail Article | Add a CommentFollowing Krakoa’s fall, it’s a dangerous time to be a mutant in the Marvel Universe. Luckily, Cyclops will step up to lead a formidable new team in Jed MacKay and Ryan Stegman’s X-MEN #1. Today, fans can see three new variant covers for the debut issue! In MacKay and Stegman’s X-MEN, mutant business is Cyclops’ business as the first X-Man makes it his mission to keep hope alive for the species—by any means necessary! Cyclops’ group includes some of his most trusted soldiers like Psylocke, Magik, and Beast, the brightest of the next generation including Kid Omega and Temper, along with powerhouses like Magneto and Juggernaut. Raising a flag of defiance at their new base in Alaska, everyone in the world will soon know that if they want to go after mutantkind, they’ll have to go through them first! X-MEN, the first of three flagship titles set in the X-Men’s From the Ashes era, will have new variant covers including a group shot by celebrated X-Men artist Tony Daniel, a character spotlight by J. Scott Campbell that will also be available as a virgin variant cover, and a hidden gem piece by the legendary George Pérez, whose iconic depiction of Beast during his time with the Avengers inspired Stegman’s own take on the character! Check out the covers and preorder X-MEN #1 at your local comic ship today!