At the recent New York Comic Con, Marvel Comics dropped a bombshell, revealing the electrifying future of the X-Men universe! As the ‘Age of Revelation’ crossover concludes in December 2025, a brand-new era, dramatically titled ‘Shadows of Tomorrow,’ will dawn in 2026, promising a sweeping new status quo for mutantkind.
‘Shadows of Tomorrow’ will see some beloved ongoing X-books, such as Jed MacKay’s ‘X-Men’ and Gail Simone’s ‘Uncanny X-Men,’ continue their current numbering, building on existing narratives. Other popular titles like Storm and Magik are set for complete relaunches, bringing fresh perspectives and new directions. And perhaps most excitingly, Marvel is set to debut a wave of entirely new X-Men comics, including highly anticipated solo series for Cyclops and Rogue!
Get ready to dive into all the thrilling new X-books scheduled to hit shelves in January 2026:
X-MEN #23
Written by: Jed MacKay
Art and Cover by: Tony Daniel
AGE OF REVELATION EPILOGUE! As the ‘Age of Revelation’ draws to a close, one X-Man from the present finds themselves inexplicably stranded in the perilous world of tomorrow. The burning question remains: what has their future counterpart been doing in their body back in the present day?
X-MEN #24
Written by: Jed MacKay
Art and Cover by: Tony Daniel
BRING ON THE BAD GUYS! In the chaotic aftermath of the ‘Age of Revelation,’ the dangerous gene-terrorist group known as 3K has been unexpectedly revitalized. But even as they rise, internal conflicts threaten to unravel their sinister plans from within.
UNCANNY X-MEN #22
Written by: Gail Simone
Art and Cover by: David Marquez
MEAN GIRL MUTINA! A celebratory event takes a dark turn with the arrival of Mutina, the daughter of darkness herself. She presents the Uncanny X-Men with an unimaginable request, and refusing her might have dire consequences! Prepare for murderous mutants, chaotic festivities, and a reveal that will change how you see one of the core X-Men forever!
WOLVERINE #14
Written by: Saladin Ahmed
Art by: Martín Cóccolo
Cover by: Dan Panosian
WOLVERINE ENCOUNTERS SILVER SABLE! The iconic Wolverine series roars back into action as Logan crosses paths with Silver Sable. They embark on a critical mission to rescue a group of Morlocks, but are they truly allies? And who has Wolverine in their sights? This all-new era kicks off with a bang!
CYCLOPS #1 (OF 5)
Written by: Alex Paknadel
Art by: Rogê Antônio
Cover by: Federico Vicentini
THE ONE-EYED X-MAN UNLEASHED! Scott Summers is renowned for his unwavering control over his powers and emotions. But what happens when he’s isolated from the X-Men, lost in a brutal mountain wilderness without the essential visor that reins in his devastating optic blasts? Can he survive when Donald Pierce and his relentless cyborg Reavers are on his trail? This promises to be a thrilling tale, showcasing the X-Men’s leader at his most primal and savage!
GENERATION X-23 #1
Written by: Jody Houser
Art by: Jacopo Camagni
Cover by: Partha Pratim Sarkar
HER NAME IS WOLVERINE. BUT THE LEGEND OF X-23 GROWS. Laura Kinney, once X-23, was engineered and molded into the ultimate assassin. Though she’s long since left that life behind, it appears her past isn’t quite done with her yet! When Laura and Gabby encounter a presumed long-lost friend, the shocking conspiracy they uncover will turn their world upside down. A new generation of X-subjects emerges, walking in X-23’s deadly footsteps! Featuring a host of new heroes and villains, ‘Generation X-23’ has an explosive surprise in store for Wolverine!
INGLORIOUS X-FORCE #1
Written by: Tim Seeley
Art by: Michael Sta. Maria
Cover by: R.B. Silva
Variant Cover by: Francesco Manna
INGLORIOUS VENGEANCE! Cable returns from the future, burdened with a handful of cryptic clues and unsettling gaps in his memory. An assassination looms, and it’s up to Hellverine, Archangel, and his former teammate Boom-Boom to charge headfirst into danger. But who is their target, and what dark secret does Cable’s fractured memory conceal? Jump into the ground floor of this thrilling mystery and prepare for the most extreme ride in X-dom as an all-new X-FORCE blazes into battle!
MAGIK & COLOSSUS #1 (OF 5)
Written by: Ashley Allen
Art by: Germán Peralta
Cover by: David Nakayama
THE MUTANT SIBLINGS REUNITE! Illyana Rasputin, a cynical sorceress harnessing power from the dark realm of Limbo, and Piotr Rasputin, a man of metal with a heart of gold, are siblings with deep roots. But when they return to their mother country, they discover ancient monsters from Russian folklore preying on the innocent! Can these two formidable mutant siblings overcome their differences to save their homeland? The talented creative team behind Magik reunites for an X-Men story packed with epic battles, mystical encounters, and profound family drama!
ROGUE #1 (OF 5)
Written by: Erica Schultz
Art by: Luigi Zagaria
Cover by: David Nakayama
YOU CAN’T OUTRUN THE PAST! Rogue enjoys an idyllic life with her beloved Remy LeBeau, but her past harbors unsettling secrets. These skeletons emerge when she least expects them. Rogue has fought hard to leave her villainous days behind, but the past has a way of catching up. What happens when it slams you right in the face? What past sin could force Rogue to abandon Haven House? Do Mystique and Destiny hold the answers?
STORM: EARTH’S MIGHTIEST MUTANT #1
Written by: Murewa Ayodele
Art by: Federica Mancin
Cover by: R.B Silva
THE WAR ABOVE ALL THUNDERS LOUDER AND CLOSER. As the cosmos teeters on the brink of annihilation, Storm, unaware of the impending cataclysm, shifts her focus inward – to her home, Earth. The planet’s Mightiest Mutant once again becomes its unwavering protector in a daring new chapter of her life. This fresh beginning sees Storm engaging in a Japanese tea ceremony with an enemy and attending a masquerade of monsters in France. Yet, it all culminates in a heart-wrenching funeral, for in this new era of Ororo Munroe, Mistress Death is always lurking nearby.
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #1
Written by: Benjamin Percy
Art and Cover by: Geoff Shaw
DANGEROUS. UNHINGED. DEADLY. Deadpool finds himself teetering on the edge, which means his missions are more lethal, the stakes are sky-high, and his signature humor is darker than ever before. But Wade Wilson isn’t laughing. A haunting, dark memory plagues Deadpool as a mysterious client guides him down a troubling path. Does this road lead to redemption? No, it’s something far more sinister. Wade can never truly be forgiven for his past actions… and so, a new ongoing series begins!