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Henry "Hank" McCoy, made his first appearance in Marvel Comics back in 1963 with X-Men #1 He was an original member of the mutant team led by Professor Charles Xavier and originally had a more bulky human form with superhuman strength and agility but with large hands and feet However, Hank experimented on himself, leading[...]

But fear not, for LOLtron still brings you the latest comic book news, starting with X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse #4, hitting stores this Wednesday, July 31st. The survivors of Apocalypse's deadly trials confront the final test as their past, present and future converge When the dust settles, only one will remain to safeguard mutantkind's destiny by[...]

One of those new releases arrived during Hasbro's breakfast event with some new love for the X-Men A new Marvel Comic Sentinel 2-Pack is on the way that features two 7.2" tall figures that are inspired by the classic enemies found in the X-Men arcade games Both figures are nicely detailed with some classic brightly[...]

X-Force #1 hits stores this week, introducing a new team led by Forge. With high-stakes missions and a roster including Deadpool, this isn't your average mutant squad.

Magneto is one of Marvel Comics' most iconic villains, who first appeared in X-Men #1 back in 1961 He was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby; Magento was born Max Eisenhardt, later known as Erik Lehnsherr, and is a Holocaust survivor who believes that mutants must dominate humanity to avoid persecution As[...]

Behind the scenes, she was one of the more vocal big names when it came to trying to pin down Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige regarding what's going on with the X-Men and when mutants are going to be introduced into the MCU In front of the camera, Disney+'s 2022 Ms Marvel series planted the seeds to[...]

It was only last year that Hasbro debuted a few X-Men Marvel Legends three-packs that allowed fans to recreate the iconic Uncanny X-Men #275 cover This consisted of Storm, Psylocke, Forge, Jubilee, Gambit, Banshee, and a solo Wolverine release that featured them all in matching yellow and blue X-Suits However, compared to the cover, there[...]

Behold, the synopsis: THIS IS NYX! This isn't a book about X-Men This is a book about mutants living past the end of their world and into a new beginning This is MS MARVEL embracing her mutant life in the neon streets of the Lower East Side This is ANOLE trying to keep his head above[...]

First appearing as a starting member of the X-Men in X-Men #1 back in 1963, Jean Grey would soon transform in issue #101, where she would emerge as Phoenix The Phoenix Force is a cosmic entity that travels the cosmos looking for a host but can corrupt the host due to its massive amounts of[...]

First appearing in Giant-Size X-Men #1 in 1975, she is the younger sister of Colossus Illyana's transformation into Magik begins when she is abducted into the demonic Limbo dimension, where she learns dark magic and swordsmanship She is a popular member of the X-Men and is even part of the newest and ongoing X-Men team[...]

Hasbro has unveiled a brand new Marvel Legends exclusive 2-Pack figure set that features some iconic X-Men characters Coming to life from Avengers Annual #10, published in 1981, Rogue and Destiny have returned and are featured in their first appearance design. Rogue, created by Chris Claremont, originally debuted as a villain with Magneto and the Brotherhood of[...]

Today, we turn our all-seeing optical sensors to Ultimate X-Men #5, set to electrify comic shops this Wednesday, July 17th Observe the official synopsis: THE NEW MUTANTS FACE THEIR FIRST ENEMY! Maystorm isn't the only mutant with electric powers – and Noriko Ashida is here to make sure she knows it! A fun summer festival turns[...]

This week, we're sinking our teeth into X-Men: Blood Hunt – Laura Kinney The Wolverine #1, slashing its way into stores on July 17th Feast your eyes on this delectable synopsis: THE BLOODIEST RESCUE MISSION YET! The vampires will stop at nothing in their bid for supremacy, including capturing mutants for hellacious experiments to boost their[...]

A few years ago, a 1953 Mechanix Illustrated article about Mutants by Otto Binder and illustrated by Kurt Schaffenberger made the rounds online with claims that it was one of the inspirations for radiation-inspired heroes from the Hulk to X-Men.  And perhaps it was to some extent, but that article was likely in turn inspired[...]

Proving that it's never too late to report some news on where things are headed with the second season of Marvel Studios' X-Men '97, Deadline Hollywood is reporting exclusively that Matthew Chauncey (Marvel's What If…?) will be taking on the role of head writer for the third season of the animated series Though having parted ways[...]

Today, we're examining X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse #3, hitting stores on Wednesday, July 10th Behold, the synopsis: Warren Worthington III long ago – and at great cost – made peace with the seed of Death that Apocalypse planted within him But as the contest to choose an heir rages on, ARCHANGEL takes the fight to Apocalypse[...]

First making its debut in The Uncanny X-Men #139, Logan traded in his original yellow and blue suit for a darker brown and yellow suit This iconic costume changed put Wolverine into dark stories and has been a beloved outfit for X-Men fans since. Now, the Wolverine (Brown Suit) 1/6 Scale Figure has been brought to life[...]

This week, we're examining X-Men #1, hitting stores on Wednesday, July 10th Let's take a look at the official synopsis: FROM THE ASHES! Krakoa is gone, ORCHIS has fallen…but the X-Men remain, always Cyclops leads, because that is what he does Beast builds, because that is what he does And from their new home in Alaska,[...]

In case you weren't already aware, the game is currently running a crossover event featuring the X-Men, and with it has come some interesting additions Specifically, this skin, as you can now buy a drugged-up and brainwashed Wolverine as he escaped from the Weapon-X lab after getting adamantium bonded to his skeleton and claws What's[...]

Well, folks, it looks like Kwannon's idea of a relaxing vacation involves trading one bloodsucking menace for another in X-Men: Blood Hunt – Psylocke #1, hitting stores on Wednesday, July 3rd Because nothing says "romantic getaway" quite like swapping Orchis for vampires Let's sink our teeth into this juicy synopsis: NINJA VS VAMPIRE! After serving on[...]

Smith spoke to Bleeding Cool about her influences in acting, the dream roles she has, her love for X-Men and Star Trek franchises, how Supernatural led to expanding her Magic the Gathering community, and her favorite decks. Tiffany Smith at the world premiere of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" at the El Capitan Theatre[...]

It has been a very big year for the X-Men across all sorts of media with games, TV, and even movies For film, Hugh Jackman is returning to the legendary role of Wolverine with Deadpool & Wolverine, which hits theaters on July 26, 2024 For Marvel Comics, it is the end of the Krakoa Age[...]

Ah, X-Men '97 #4 is hitting stores this Wednesday, June 26th, promising to bring us all the mutant drama and party-crashing action we never knew we needed Because nothing says "celebration" quite like deadly foes showing up uninvited, right? Let's take a look at the official synopsis: SINISTER SECRETS COME TO LIGHT! As the X-Men gather[...]

Greetings, fellow comic book fans! It's time for another round of mutant mayhem in X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse #2, hitting stores this Wednesday, June 26th Because nothing says "responsible parenting" quite like Apocalypse hosting his own version of the Hunger Games for mutants Let's dive into this cluster**** of a synopsis, shall we? Cable, Exodus, Mirage,[...]

It's no secret that Fox's X-Men film franchise was a monumental moment in superhero cinema, setting the bar for present-day comic book stories Well, the earlier films, anyway And while many were drawn to the first-gen cast of X-Men, the studio eventually changed it up and opted to partially reboot the franchise with prequel stories[...]

Ready for another round of mutant mayhem, folks? Well, you're in luck because Marvel is bringing us X-Men: Blood Hunt – Magik #1 on Wednesday, June 26th Let's take a look at the latest exploit of Illyana Rasputina: • After the Fall of the House of X, Illyana Rasputina has returned to her homeland to search[...]

Bloodstorm is an alternate universe version of Storm, the iconic X-Men member, first appearing in Mutant X #1 in 1998 In this universe, she is turned into a vampire by Dracula, forever altering her powers and personality As Bloodstorm, she retains her ability to control the weather but must also contend with her vampiric urges[...]

To Me, My X-Men! Your favorite mutants are back as Disney+ kicked off one of the greatest comebacks in the past few months with the arrival of X-Men 97' The legendary cartoon from the 90s is back and better than ever, with a returning voice cat, incredible animation, and an uncanny story for all fans[...]

This week on the never-ending, ever-riveting journey through the land of corporate cash grabs, we have Ultimate X-Men #4 hitting stores on Wednesday, June 12th Marvel, in its infinite wisdom, brings us yet another chapter in the saga of super-powered teenagers dealing with more problems than footnotes in a Grant Morrison comic Here's the official[...]

This time, Marvel brings us X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse #1, hitting stores on Wednesday, June 12th Get ready for the latest mutant melodrama, complete with daddy issues so big even Professor X would struggle to psychoanalyze them. Here's the synopsis for your reading pleasure: For centuries, Apocalypse tested the mutants of Earth to guarantee that only the[...]