Extraordinary X-Men
| Extraordinary X-Men | |
|---|---|
 Cover of Extraordinary X-Men #1 (October 2015). Art by Humberto Ramos. | |
| Group publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | (October 2015) |
| Created by | Jeff Lemire Humberto Ramos |
| In-story information | |
| Member(s) | Colossus Forge Iceman Jean Grey (Past) Magik Nightcrawler Old Man Logan Storm |
| Extraordinary X-Men | |
| Format | Ongoing series |
| Genre | |
| Creative team | |
| Writer(s) | Jeff Lemire |
| Penciller(s) | Humberto Ramos |
| Inker(s) | Victor Olazaba |
| Letterer(s) | VC's Joe Caramagna |
| Colorist(s) | Edgar Delgado |
| Creator(s) | Jeff Lemire Humberto Ramos |
| Editor(s) | Christina Harrington (assistant) Daniel Ketchum (editor) Mark Paniccia (X-Men group editor) Axel Alonzo (editor in chief) |
Extraordinary X-Men is a comic series from Marvel Comics. The story takes place following the conclusion of the Secret Wars crossover event. The series is the flagship X-Men title under the All-New, All-Different Marvel re-branding.[1] Mutants are again faced with possible extinction since the Terrigen Mist causes mutants who are exposed to the gas become sterile and therefore are unable to have children. They can also suffer from a degenerative disease which was named "M-Pox" and that eventually kills the infected. It also prevents the activation of the X-Gene.
Plot summary
X-Haven
After the release of the Terrigen Mist, Storm, Iceman and Magik have decided to leave the Westchester and establish X-Haven in the Limbo dimension. However, before they go they try to recruit old friends, Colossus, living quietly in Russia; Nightcrawler, recently abducted; and All-New X-Men Jean Grey, who is attending college. Jean initially refuses to join, but reveals that she has sensed Wolverine, who should be dead. Storm is successful in only recruiting Colossus, but as he and Magik go to investigate Nightcrawler's disappearance, they are abducted by the Marauders. Mister Sinister is experimenting on blending Inhuman DNA with Mutant DNA. He hopes that Magik's sorcery will be the key, since all previous experiments failed. When he knocks out Magik, the defenses for X-Haven fall apart and demons start attacking the school. Storm, Ice Man, Anole, Glob Herman, Ernst, and Cerebra (who is implanted into a Sentinel) try to defend, while Forge creates a failsafe shield. Back in NYC, Jean Grey is disgusted when she sees humans attacking an Inhuman, thinking he's a mutant. She uses her powers and her current boyfriend Chris is disgusted that he's dating a mutant. She then meets with Old Man Logan and convinces him that since he's from a different timeline he won't kill the X-Men in this dimension and she'll do whatever she can to protect him from himself. They are then teleported to X-Haven and help with the final defenses before Forge powers up a shield. With X-Haven safe, they travel to Nightcrawler's last location and Wolverine tracks them into the sewers where they confront Mister Sinister and the Marauders. He reveals he's only trying to save the mutant race, but they are doomed for extinction. His only experiment to blend the Inhuman and mutants was a clone of Cyclops, who then rampages through New York City. After the battle, Storm announces that the X-Men are opening X-Haven to any mutant seeking sanctuary from the Terrigen Mist, but they will not attack humans or Inhumans. The speech goes viral and mutants respond from around the world.[2]
Members
| Issues | Characters |
|---|---|
| #1—[3] | Colossus, Forge,[4] Iceman, Jean Grey (O5), Magik, Nightcrawler, Old Man Logan, Storm |
Collected editions
| Title | Material collected | Pages | Publication date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extraordinary X-Men Vol. 1: X-Haven | Extraordinary X-Men (vol. 1) #1-5 | 120 | May 10, 2016 | Paperback: 978-0785199342 |
| X-Men: Apocalypse Wars | All-New X-Men (vol. 2) #9-11, Extraordinary X-Men (vol. 1) #8-12, Uncanny X-Men (vol. 4) #6-10 | 336 | October 18, 2016 | Hardcover: 978-1302902452 |
| Extraordinary X-Men Vol. 2: Apocalypse Wars | Extraordinary X-Men (vol. 1) #6-12 | 168 | November 1, 2016 | Paperback: 978-0785199359 |
| Extraordinary X-Men Vol. 3: Kingdoms Fall | Extraordinary X-Men (vol. 1) #13-16, Extraordinary X-Men Annual (vol. 1) #1 | 112 | February 28, 2017 | Paperback: 978-0785199366 |
References
- ^ Helvie, Forrest C. "The X-Men Become Extraordinary To Survive". Marvel. Marvel Comics. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
- ^ Extraordinary X-Men (vol. 1) #1. 4 November 2015.
- ^ "Lemire, Ramos launch "Extraordinary X-Men" post "Secret Wars"". Comic Book Resources. 29 June 2015.
- ^ "Axel-In-Charge: In-Depth with Alonso on Marvel's "All-New, All-Different" Lineup". Comic Book Resources.
