Marvel Comics is about to revisit one of the vital pivotal storylines within the historical past of the X-Males franchise – and on the middle of the “Darkish Phoenix Saga” this time round will likely be Kamala Khan, the highly effective younger mutant hero, and one of many quickest rising stars within the writer’s huge roster of superpowered characters.
As formally revealed by Marvel, Big-Dimension Darkish Phoenix Saga #1 – written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, with artwork by Rod Reis – will ship one other one of many franchise’s basic time journey storyline, one during which Marvel guarantees that “the story [fans] know” will likely be “destroyed in entrance of [Kamala’s] eyes,” suggesting that the one-shot particular might doubtlessly result in an altered establishment for the X-Males transferring ahead.
The Big-Dimension Darkish Phoenix Saga follows up on this yr’s Big-Dimension X-Males, which inserts Kamala into the basic story that introduced characters like Wolverine, Storm, and extra into the franchise’s fold.
Kamala Khan Will Face Off Towards The Formidable Darkish Phoenix As X-Males’s Newest Temporal Odyssey Continues
Big-Dimension Darkish Phoenix Saga #1 – Written By Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing; Artwork By Rod Reis; Foremost Cowl By Adam Kubert; Variant By Rod Reis
Kamala Khan is, after all, certainly one of Marvel’s most dear younger protagonists – her “demise” a number of years again was not well-received by followers, or critics, however her subsequent resurrection and affirmation as a mutant has generated a extra optimistic response. She has had a distinguished position within the X-Males franchise since then, together with a starring position within the canceled-too-soon NYX e-book, however the reveal of her position within the upcoming Big-Dimension collection of one-shots makes it clear that Marvel has way more grandiose plans for the character.
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Big-Dimension Darkish Phoenix Saga is simply the second introduced title of a five-part occasion, so followers know that following her face-off with Darkish Phoenix, Kamala will likely be vaulted throughout time to a different very important second in X-history. What stays unknown, and open to fan hypothesis, is how these tales will recontextualize – and probably reinvent – that historical past, both by making tangible adjustments to X-Males lore, or a minimum of by upending followers’ long-held understanding of the collection’ canon. Both approach, it’s a deliberate try to extra absolutely enmesh Kamala Khan previously, current, and way forward for X-Males.
Followers, Get Prepared: Marvel Is About To Make Some Main Modifications To X-Males Lore
Big-Dimension Darkish Phoenix Saga #1 – Out there June 11, 2025 From Marvel Comics
Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing are among the many most highly-regarded writers within the comedian e-book business proper now – having simply concluded the aforementioned NYX collection for Marvel, whereas additionally persevering with their groundbreaking tenure on IDW’s Star Trek comedian collection – and as such, they are on the brief listing of creators who followers can belief to do that Darkish Phoenix Saga redux a minimum of some measure of justice. Kelly and Lanzing spoke concerning the authentic story’s influence, and what they will doubtlessly add to it, noting:
The Darkish Phoenix Saga is without doubt one of the enduring excessive watermarks not only for X-Males comics, however superhero tales as an entire. Claremont and Byrne modified the sport with this story – and 45 years later, it is nonetheless the sort of story you may return to repeatedly for renewed depth and brilliance.
However what’s most fun is digging into Jean Gray’s mindset throughout certainly one of her strangest, darkest hours – as she finds a brand new pal in Kamala Khan. Jean Gray’s place amongst her fellow X-Males will get an entire new stage of character and which means from the wild, cosmic occasions of GIANT-SIZE DARK PHOENIX SAGA #1.
In different phrases, Kelly and Lanzing’s trademark artistic ambition will likely be on full show.
If the general plot of this Big-Dimension occasion did not make it clear sufficient, this definitively confirms that Marvel has main plans to shake the foundations of the X-Males franchise.
One other tantalizing tidbit for hardcore X-fans is the affirmation that Big-Dimension Darkish Phoenix Saga #1 may even embody a back-up story – written by Steve Foxe, with artwork by Lucas Werneck – which is able to elucidate “the hidden secret that binds Scott Summer season and Jean Gray collectively.” If the general plot of this Big-Dimension occasion did not make it clear sufficient, this definitively confirms that Marvel has main plans to shake the foundations of the X-Males franchise, in methods that may go far past Kamala Khan’s starring position within the collection.
Supply: Marvel.com, Official Announcement
Big-Dimension Darkish Phoenix Saga #1 will likely be obtainable June 11, 2025 from Marvel Comics.
X-Males
- Film(s)
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X-Males (2000), X2, X-Males: The Final Stand (2006), X-Males Origins: Wolverine (2009), X-Males: First Class (2011), The Wolverine (2013), X-Males: Days of Future Previous (2014), Deadpool (2016), X-Males: Apocalypse (2016), Logan (2017), Deadpool 2 (2018), Darkish Phoenix (2019), The New Mutants, Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
- First Movie
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X-Males (2000)
- TV Present(s)
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X-Males: Pryde of the X-Males, X-Males (1992), X-Males: Evolution (2000), Wolverine and the X-Males (2008), Marvel Anime: Wolverine, Marvel Anime: X-Males, Legion (2017), The Gifted (2017), X-Males ’97 (2024)
- Character(s)
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Professor X, Cyclops, Iceman, Beast, Angel, Phoenix, Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, Storm, Jubilee, Morph, Nightcrawler, Havok, Banshee, Colossus, Magneto, Psylocke, Juggernaut, Cable, X-23
- Video Recreation(s)
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X-Males: Youngsters of the Atom (1994), Marvel Tremendous Heroes (1995), X-Males vs. Road Fighter (1996), Marvel Tremendous Heroes vs. Road Fighter (1997), Marvel vs. Capcom (1998), X-Males: Mutant Academy (2000), Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (2000), X-Males: Mutant Academy 2 (2001), X-Males: Subsequent Dimension (2002), Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Destiny of Two Worlds (2011), Final Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (2011), X-Males Legends (2005), X-Males Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse (2005), X2: Wolverine’s Revenge (2003), X-Males (1993), X-Males 2: Clone Wars (1995), X-Males: Mutant Apocalypse (1994)
