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[King Harlem]

The X-Men Stand Together in 'X-Men United'​

This March, 'X-Men United,' a bold new ongoing X-Men series by Eve L. Ewing and Tiago Palma, reopens the door to the X-Men's school for mutantkind!​

This March, the X-Men come together to build a new way for mutantkind to thrive in X-MEN UNITED! The previously-teased series, part of the line’s upcoming SHADOWS OF TOMORROW era, will be by written by Eve L. Ewing, following her acclaimed work on EXCEPTIONAL X-MEN, and drawn by Tiago Palma, the rising star who made his Marvel Comics debut earlier this year in NEW AVENGERS.

The ambitious series unites the entire X-tapestry—from different generations, factions, and eras—under one, eXciting initiative, turning the classic concept of a school for mutants on its head with the introduction of Graymatter Lane! Founded by Emma Frost and with faculty including Wolverine, Magneto, Beast, Rogue and Storm and guest instructors from throughout the Marvel Universe, Graymatter Lane is more than simply an academy—it's the central hub for mutant interaction across the world and beyond! This venture represents a bold undertaking that requires all hands on deck, but not all of the X-Men are ready to embrace the idea of another mutant institute for higher learning!

The X-Men Stand Together in 'X-Men United'

Clearly the post Krakoa era flopped so here we are with another new direction.....

I miss reading the X-men, but I just don't enjoy any of the ongoing series. I tried to jump back on with the Professor X series that they did (trash) and with this current Age of Revelation crossover (trash). I'll give this X-men United a try as well. Haven't really been a fan of Eve Ewing, but we will see.

 

[Jmare007]

So mutants are back in the mansion but this time it's an Avengers University type of thing

fukk Marvel

 

[Primetime]

They ran outta ideas and don't know what to do

Went from a sovereign-nation state with far reaching political influence, to now everyone back to working part-time at a boarding school

What are they even "teaching" at this point

 

[WhenWeWereKings]

They ran outta ideas and don't know what to do

Went from a sovereign-nation state with far reaching political influence, to now everyone back to working part-time at a boarding school

What are they even "teaching" at this point

That's why they shouldn't have bushed krakoa. It made the X-Men concept unreadable.

 

[R=G]

The X-Men Stand Together in 'X-Men United'​

This March, 'X-Men United,' a bold new ongoing X-Men series by Eve L. Ewing and Tiago Palma, reopens the door to the X-Men's school for mutantkind!​

This March, the X-Men come together to build a new way for mutantkind to thrive in X-MEN UNITED! The previously-teased series, part of the line’s upcoming SHADOWS OF TOMORROW era, will be by written by Eve L. Ewing, following her acclaimed work on EXCEPTIONAL X-MEN, and drawn by Tiago Palma, the rising star who made his Marvel Comics debut earlier this year in NEW AVENGERS.

The ambitious series unites the entire X-tapestry—from different generations, factions, and eras—under one, eXciting initiative, turning the classic concept of a school for mutants on its head with the introduction of Graymatter Lane! Founded by Emma Frost and with faculty including Wolverine, Magneto, Beast, Rogue and Storm and guest instructors from throughout the Marvel Universe, Graymatter Lane is more than simply an academy—it's the central hub for mutant interaction across the world and beyond! This venture represents a bold undertaking that requires all hands on deck, but not all of the X-Men are ready to embrace the idea of another mutant institute for higher learning!

The X-Men Stand Together in 'X-Men United'

Clearly the post Krakoa era flopped so here we are with another new direction.....

Of course it flopped..too much Cyclops abd the Rogue stories have been weird...Jean was in space and didn't interact with Surfer or Thor? Wtf...

 

[Jmare007]

That's why they shouldn't have bushed krakoa. It made the X-Men concept unreadable.

If they were going to bush the Krakoa idea, it should've been a longer run than the Krakoa Era itself

To "put the toys back in the box" they needed something just as impactful and that felt like a natural regression back. The latter being the more difficult part because, as opposed to Hickman's idea, the end of Krakoa couldn't feel like something out of nowhere and a complete new retcon. The concept of Krakoa was too big and powerful to erase it like it never happened so they should've waited for another big writer to pitch them a new long ass run to make it feel like a big sprawling story.

Now they are back to the era post Messiah Complex were no matter what they do with the mutants, it's gonna feel wack and repetitive.

 

[WhenWeWereKings]

Of course it flopped..too much Cyclops abd the Rogue stories have been weird...Jean was in space and didn't interact with Surfer or Thor? Wtf...

I dont even think thats why it flopped. The creative direction was a tired trope that's been beaten to death.

if you're gonna retread a concept then it has to be done brilliantly. To further that point, the stories and characters were bland just like the direction.

If they were going to bush the Krakoa idea, it should've been a longer run than the Krakoa Era itself

To "put the toys back in the box" they needed something just as impactful and that felt like a natural regression back. The latter being the more difficult part because, as opposed to Hickman's idea, the end of Krakoa couldn't feel like something out of nowhere and a complete new retcon. The concept of Krakoa was too big and powerful to erase it like it never happened so they should've waited for another big writer to pitch them a new long ass run to make it feel like a big sprawling story.

Now they are back to the era post Messiah Complex were no matter what they do with the mutants, it's gonna feel wack and repetitive.

You articulated my thoughts better than I could, but this is exactly how I feel.
Post Krakoa era was doomed to fail because there was no clear direction or natural progression to that new direction.

There should've been more fallout from the failed state idea. There was lots of story potential that either wasnt fully explored or was completely ignored.

The only thing the editors knew is that they wanted to move on and go back to mutants being feared and hated.

Once again if your gonna retread old ideas you have to atleast nail the execution of it. They failed miserably at that as well.

The transition to the new(old) era definitely wasn't helped by how janky and rushed the end of the Krakoan story line was either.

 

[R=G]

I dont even think thats why it flopped. The creative direction was a tired trope that's been beaten to death.

if you're gonna retread a concept then it has to be done brilliantly. To further that point, the stories and characters were bland just like the direction.



You articulated my thoughts better than I could, but this is exactly how I feel.
Post Krakoa era was doomed to fail because there was no clear direction or natural progression to that new direction.

There should've been more fallout from the failed state idea. There was lots of story potential that either wasnt fully explored or was completely ignored.

The only thing the editors knew is that they wanted to move on and go back to mutants being feared and hated.

Once again if your gonna retread old ideas you have to atleast nail the execution of it. They failed miserably at that as well.

Of course it's bland..a Rogue/Cyclops feud? More Emma Frost? Odd stuff.

 

[King Harlem]

DC KO is so fun. The Superman vs Captain Atom issue was great. The preview art for the Joker vs Red Hood issue looks good too.

 

[John Reena]

Brehs, ya peeped Absolute Batman #15?!



Absolute Joker

 

[King Harlem]

Top 10 Comic Book Sales for November 2025

1. Batman/Deadpool #1
2. Batman #3
3. Absolute Batman #14
4. DC K.O. Knightfight #1
5. DC K.O. #2
6. Batman #162
7. Absolute Superman #13
8. Absolute Batman Annual #1
9. Amazing Spider-Man #15
10. Absolute Wonder Woman #14

8.5 of the top 10 spots are DC. DC is dominating things right now. At this point the only things from Marvel I look forward to are from the Ultimate line and that's going to end soon.

 

[Jmare007]

Top 10 Comic Book Sales for November 2025

1. Batman/Deadpool #1
2. Batman #3
3. Absolute Batman #14
4. DC K.O. Knightfight #1
5. DC K.O. #2
6. Batman #162
7. Absolute Superman #13
8. Absolute Batman Annual #1
9. Amazing Spider-Man #15
10. Absolute Wonder Woman #14

8.5 of the top 10 spots are DC. DC is dominating things right now. At this point the only things from Marvel I look forward to are from the Ultimate line and that's going to end soon.

Marvel is beyond cooked. They are forcing Chip to write a big crossover (Armageddon) for the summer out of a pitch he had for his Captain America book, they are desperate as fukk I hope Chip can come up with something worth a damn, they are hyping it as a something on the level of Disassembled for the Avengers

And after that they have nothing. Everything they announced at NYCC was met with a groan


Meanwhile, DC announced the team for Superman/Spiderman and it's Waid and Jimenez


Watch Marvel announce Bendis and Romita Jr

 

[King_Kamala61]

I just read Predator VS titles.....my goodness..also they keep making Tchalla look like a bytch

 

[WhenWeWereKings]

Marvel is beyond cooked. They are forcing Chip to write a big crossover (Armageddon) for the summer out of a pitch he had for his Captain America book, they are desperate as fukk I hope Chip can come up with something worth a damn, they are hyping it as a something on the level of Disassembled for the Avengers

And after that they have nothing. Everything they announced at NYCC was met with a groan


Meanwhile, DC announced the team for Superman/Spiderman and it's Waid and Jimenez


Watch Marvel announce Bendis and Romita Jr

Marvel is trash right now.