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MIDNIGHT X-MEN #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
The world is caught between a new kind of war. One where humans no longer need to just fear mutants, but also other humans so to speak. Vampires have invaded the world, but unfortunately for them they infected some very powerful mutants. This led to war between the two different species of vampires, the human ones and the mutant ones known as empyres. But now Cardinal Stryker has ordered his holy troops to kill off the empyres, which will surely cause a three-way war. Bishop Wagner and the last X-Man are all that can stand in the way and possibly save the day.
GAMBIT: WANTED #3 (MARVEL COMICS)
Remy is now under the control of Suzerain and is hunting down Elodie. This forces the student to face the teacher and overcome him for her very survival. Can Elodie escape the grasp of Suzerain well also trying to save Gambit at the same time?
GAMBIT: WANTED #2 (MARVEL COMICS)
Not every hero feels like a hero right away. This is highlighted in this pre-X-Men story of Gambit, as we continue to follow Remy as he is a thief with a group of bandit kids he cares for. As Suzerain closes in on him and Elodie we get to see the qualities that will make him an X-Man in the future. But first he must beat the rough streets of New Orleans and the psychotic Bullseye.
GAMBIT: WANTED #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
Chris Claremont is back writing an X-Men title and we all will rejoice! Claremont is tasked with giving us a backstory of one of the most popular X-Men, Gambit. Gambit: Wanted takes us back to a time before Gambit officially joined the X-Men and was still a thief in New Orleans. But when him and his family find themselves on the wrong side of a powerful women, he’ll need to rely on his mutant powers to keep himself and his family safe.
WOLVERINE #23 (MARVEL COMICS)
Logan’s healing factor is stolen. His adamantium claws shattered.
To say things are not good for the walking weapon is an understatement.
X-MEN #32 (MARVEL COMICS)
The Anomaly arc continues and ups the ante from the first part. As the X-Men try to figure out what’s going on with Schwarzschild’s gravitic anomalies, they are confronted by Department H. Now the X-Men will have to try and save them from the anomalies while being under attack from them at the same time.
X-MEN #31 (MARVEL COMICS)
Fresh off the Danger Room story arc the X-Men are back for the next arc in the mutant saga, Anomaly! As the X-Men Science Team reports to the Canadian Rockies to investigate an anomaly, they find out it’s something completely different from what they thought.
CYCLOPS #5 (MARVEL COMICS)
As Pierce finally reveals his true intentions, he moves to kill off all of the mutant kids. Fortunately for the mutants, Cyclops is on his way to save them. In this final issue, will Cyclops stop Pierce and save the mutant kids or will they all parish?
X-MEN #30 (MARVEL COMICS)
We have arrived at the final issue of the Danger Room run and all bets are off. The X-Men make their final push to try and bounce back from the calculated attacks from the Danger Room. Will the X-Men pass the test and take down this threat, or will the Danger Room accomplish their goal and the demise of the X-Men?
WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF ARMAGEDDON #4 (MARVEL COMICS)
PRIMEWARRIOR has done the unthinkable.
Their experimentation has led to an evolution in creating super soldiers. Wolverine’s search for Tyler Torrens has brought him into the crossfire. They want the young mutant to continue their work. This isn’t flying well with Wolvie. The search has led him to the doorstep of David Colton. Being a former Captain America, Colton knows a thing or two about this issue
CYCLOPS #4 (MARVEL COMICS)
Pierce has recaptured Mei and has his Reavers hunting Cyclops. Unfortunately for them, Cyclops is on a mission to take them all out on his way to save Mei and the others. Which side will get the other first?
X-MEN #29 (MARVEL COMICS)
Now that the Danger Room has played their hand it’s time for the X-Men to start their comeback. Psylocke along with Xorn and John Greycrow take the fight to the mercenaries hired to take them out. Well Beast battles against foes in his own mind. But can the team come back together before Kid Omega and Temper do something that may change the world’s feelings about the X-Men.
WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF ARMAGEDDON #3 (MARVEL COMICS)
The past has come back to haunt Logan once again.
This time, it’s David Colton’s. The former Captain America’s cabin was the last known place for Tyler Torrens. PRIMEWARRIOR wants the young mutant. They sent NUKE to get him by any means necessary. Even if it means killing the two elite walking weapons.
CYCLOPS #3 (MARVEL COMICS)
Cyclops and Mei are being hunted by the Reavers on behalf of Donald Pierce. Now that they are cornered Cyclops is going to have to use his powers if he wants Mei and himself to survive. Can Cyclops control his blasts without his visor, or will he take them down regardless?
X-MEN #28 (MARVEL COMICS)
The Danger Room has separated the X-Men and has them on the verge of defeat. As the X-Men fight for their very survival, they still haven’t figured out who they are fighting against. Will the Danger Room eliminate the X-Men once and for all?
WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF ARMAGEDDON #2 (MARVEL COMICS)
A trinity of broken souls.
When a missing mutant has drawn Wolverine into a hunt, this raises some eyebrows. PRIMEWARRIOR is making a new breed of Super-Soldiers. Their latest partner is one that knows the program all too well. Nuke is looking for the same person. When all roads lead to a collision, a forgotten Captain America might be the key to unlocking a world of secrets.
X-MEN #27 (MARVEL COMICS)
The Danger Room has revealed their plans, and they have the X-Men reeling. As the X-Men fight against a foe that has not revealed themselves to them yet, how will they fight back an unseen threat?
MOONSTAR #1 (MARVEL COMICS)
Moonstar is here in her own series but should you ride your winged horse to the comic shop and check it out?
WOLVERINE #17 (MARVEL COMICS)
Wolverine and Silver Sable continue to help the New Morlocks and keep them safe, well engaging in their love affair. But when a young Morlock boy goes missing, it will take Wolverine’s special set of skills to bring him back.
X-MEN #26 (MARVEL COMICS)
The X-Men must split up so they can cover more problems at the same time. Both teams are in search of helping friends and this makes the missions personal. Can they overcome the external forces that have taken aim at them? Or is there a bigger plot at hand?