Marvel’s new comics this week is headlined by the highly anticipated Rise of the Powers of X #1. The debut issue kicks off the beginning of the end for the X-Men’s Krakoan Era. This series, along with its Fall of the House of X counterpart, shows the ramifications of the current war with Orchis. As the end begins for the X-Men, other new comics this week include more Gang War spinoffs and the return of Giant-Size storytelling. Marvel is kicking off the new year with a bang!
Rise of the Powers of X
Rise of the Powers of X debuts this week and will catch readers up on their favorite mutants. Plus, it will show a glimpse of a world under the control of the mutant-hating group Orchis. The debut issue also shows readers what Nimrod and Omega Sentinel are up to as they conspire with a plan all their own. It is all leading to the end of this war which will lead to the end of the Krakoan Era.
This new series, which goes along with The Fall of the House of X to show the end of the Krakoan Age, comes from writer Kieron Gillen. Gillen is joined by artist RB Silva, colorist David Curiel, and letter Clayton Cowles. It is a big one for Marvel and the X-Men as it will impact several series throughout the year.
Comics, Comics, And More Comics
While the end of the Krakoan Age begins, elsewhere in the Marvel Universe some other big events are under way. The second issue of Daredevil: Gang War continues to follow Daredevil’s part in the criminal war of New York. Similarly, Luke Cage: Gang War #3 and Miles Morales: Spider-Man #15 follow the titular heroes and their fight in the Gang War event.
This week, Marvel is also bringing back Giant-Size storytelling with Giant-Size Spider-Man #1. Meanwhile, the Sabertooth War kicks off in Fall of X tie-in Wolverine #41. Also debuting this week is Blade #7, Spider-Gwen: Smash #2, Captain America #4, and Miguel O’Hara: Spider-Man 2099 #2.
