The X-Men Gain The Upper Hand Against Orchis In Fall Of The House Of X #3 And Rise Of The Powers Of X #3

Not following the comic at all these days, but I'm thinking that's gonna be an iconic cover....

I miss the days when X-Men comics had simpler titles, such as: "X-Men" or "The Uncanny X-Men". These are almost as lengthy as the first BORAT movie title.

Thank God. I know a lot of people were tried of the whole Krakoa age but I honestly wasn't. Marvel running to their authoritarian storylines too often for my taste where the heroes are constantly being hunted.

Wow, I stopped reading X-Men so long ago, now I barely recognize these guys.

At least the Fastball Special is still a thing.....

In 2019s HOUSE OF X and POWERS OF X, visionary writer Jonathan Hickman reshaped the X-Men mythos with the founding of Krakoa, the discovery of mutant resurrection, the reveal of Moira MacTaggerts past lives, and a glimpse into a shocking future where mutantkind was crushed under the might of the Sentinels, Nimrod, and post-humanity! In January, these critical plot threads and more come to a head in the finale of the Krakoan age: Gerry Duggan and Lucas Wernecks FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X and Kieron Gillen and R.B. Silvas RISE OF THE POWERS OF X. This all-new pair of interconnected series crafted by some the X-Mens chief world builders will deliver the climactic ending to over four years of revolutionary mutant storytelling and positions the X-Men for their next great evolution! The saga kicks off with two pivotal battles as a classic lineup of iconic X-Men have their long-awaited showdown with Orchis while in the future, a small band of surviving X-Men struggle with their stolen destiny.Krakoa, the living island nation thats welcomed, protected, and advanced mutantkind, has fallen! Now, the scattered X-Men recover and regroup in the FALL OF X era, bracing themselves for the fight to restore hope! Itll be a war across space and time that will be fought on two fronts: the present-day in FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X and the not-so-distant and the far future in RISE OF THE POWERS OF X. All of mutantkind has a role to play but two squads of X-Men will be at the forefront in the opening issues.FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X #1 will follow a team of Xaviers most dedicated studentsShadowkat, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Rogue, and Gambitas they seek to crush Orchis, the group of villains that brought down Krakoa. Set 10 years into a dark future, RISE OF THE POWER OF X #1 will introduce a new team of X-Menm Shadowtiger, Iron Man, Synch, Captain Krakoa, and Wolverine who are ready to make a bold sacrifice to prevent an even more tragic fate for mutantkind. Epic in scale with stakes beyond measure, both missions are vital in the struggle not just for mutant survival but for all existence!Today, fans can get a sneak peek at all thats to come in never-before-seen artwork from FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X #1 and RISE OF THE POWERS OF X #1. The new preview showcases both present and future X-Men teams in action against Nimrod and Omega Sentinel, plus a look at dramatic moments like Cyclopss trial, Professor Xs desperate call for help from Krakoa, Emma Frosts last stand, and Moira MacTaggert mapping out her endgame.On penning the final chapter of Krakoa, Gillen said, "I'm trying to not let the responsibility of it get to me - the Krakoan age, above anything else, is a story. Stories are about their structure - the potential of the opening, the developing richness of the middle and (relevantly) the elegance and/or sledgehammer to the face of the denouement. I only got into comics to do good work. I need this to be good, and I think it is."Be there for the latest mutant milestone in the X-Mens 60 year history when FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X and RISE OF THE POWERS OF X hit stands in January.FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X #1 (OF 5) 75960620766400111Written by GERRY DUGGANArt by LUCAS WERNECKColors by BRYAN VALENZACover by PEPE LARRAZOn Sale 1/3RISE OF THE POWERS OF X #1 (OF 5) 75960620767100111Written by KIERON GILLENArt by R.B. SILVAColors by DAVID CURIELCover by R.B. SILVAOn Sale 1/10

Artgerm is awesome, always love that art, but all I gotta say is...hey can I have this as a figure? thanks Hasbro for listening, I'll be sure to high five you when that happens, I know those dudes love my high fives, I mean money.

Its the beginning of the end of the X-Mens revolutionary Krakoan Age! Just like Jonathan Hickman boldly kicked it off in 2019 in twin series, HOUSE OF X and POWERS OF X, the finale of the Krakoan Age will be told across two intertwined series this January in Gerry Duggan and Lucas Wernecks FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X and Kieron Gillen and R.B. Silvas RISE OF THE POWERS OF X! Its a whos who of current mutant mastermind storytellers, and together, theyre bringing Krakoa down in epic style!The two five-issue limited series will deliver a breathtaking saga across mutant history and future as the X-Men of today and tomorrow wage the final war against extinction across their entire existence! Today, fans can peek ahead at the covers for FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X #2 and RISE OF THE POWERS OF X #2, both arriving in February.In FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X #2, the X-Men may be at their lowest spot, and they may be on the brink of complete eradicationbut they are not going down without a fight! Polaris returns to guide the X-Men home, bringing a wicked surprise for Orchis! This epic tale split in two continues as the Krakoan Age nears its conclusion!Outside time and space comes mutantdom's last hope in RISE OF THE POWERS OF X #2! Floating between dimensions, hiding from a Dominion who wishes to crush them. Can Xavier and his crew survive? And when we find out their plan, will we want them to? The end of the Krakoan Age continues in this epic tale split in two!The two series that are one has been where this story has been leading since the Dawn of Krakoa, Duggan said. Polaris is coming from Knowhere, and we hope you'll join us as well...Check out both covers now and stay tuned for more FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X and RISE OF THE POWERS OF X news in the weeks ahead.FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X #2 (OF 5)Written by GERRY DUGGANArt by LUCAS WERNECKCover by PEPE LARRAZOn Sale 2/14RISE OF THE POWERS OF X #2 (OF 5)Written by KIERON GILLENArt and Cover by R.B. SILVAOn Sale 2/21

On 11/2/2023 at 10:20 AM, since83 said:

I've really been liking the XMen titles lately.

They are having a distinct uptake right now but they are still a far cry from their best days.

I've really been liking the XMen titles lately.

Pretty!