X-Men: Shadows of Tomorrow

X-Men: Shadows of Tomorrow is a 2026 relaunch of the X-Men line of comic books published by Marvel Comics that follows X-Men: From the Ashes and the Age of Revelation storyline.[1]

"X-Men: Shadows of Tomorrow"
PublisherMarvel Comics
Publication dateJanuary 2026
Genre
Main characterSee below
Creative team
WriterVarious
ArtistVarious
ColoristVarious

Publication history

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The Shadows of Tomorrow relaunch was first revealed on September 19, 2025.[2] The announcement confirmed the continuation of X-Men (vol. 7), Uncanny X-Men (vol. 6), and Wolverine (vol. 8) from From the Ashes in January 2026, and the launch of Cyclops and Wade Wilson: Deadpool in February 2026.

The Shadows of Tomorrow era was officially announced by Marvel Comics' Editor-in-Chief C. B. Cebulski and VP, Executive Editor Tom Brevoort at the "Marvel Comics: X-Men Panel" at New York Comic Con on October 10, 2025.[3] The announcement confirmed that Jed MacKay, Gail Simone, and Saladin Ahmed would continue writing X-Men (vol. 7), Uncanny X-Men (vol. 6), and Wolverine (vol. 8), respectively. It also revealed that Cyclops would be a five-issue limited series written by Alex Paknadel with art by Rogê Antônio, while Wade Wilson: Deadpool would launch as an ongoing series written by Benjamin Percy and illustrated by Geoff Shaw.[3] Other ongoing titles announced at the panel included Inglorious X-Force (written by Tim Seeley and illustrated by Michael Sta. Maria), Storm: Earth's Mightiest Mutant (written by Murewa Ayodele and illustrated by Federica Mancin), and Generation X-23 (written by Jody Houser and illustrated by Jacopo Camagni).[3] Other limited series announced at the panel included Rogue (five issues; written by Erica Schultz and illustrated by Luigi Zagaria) and Magik and Colossus (five issues; written by Ashley Allen and illustrated by Germán Peralta).[3]

Titles

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Ongoing series

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Title Issues Writer Artist Colorist Debut date Ref
X-Men (vol. 7) #23– Jed MacKay Tony S. Daniel TBA January 7, 2026 [1]
Wolverine (vol. 8) #14– Saladin Ahmed Martín Cóccolo TBA January 7, 2026 [1]
Uncanny X-Men (vol. 6) #22– Gail Simone David Marquez TBA January 14, 2026 [1]
Inglorious X-Force #1– Tim Seeley Michael Sta. Maria TBA January 21, 2026 [1]
Storm: Earth's Mightiest Mutant Murewa Ayodele Federica Mancin TBA February 4, 2026 [1]
Wade Wilson: Deadpool Benjamin Percy Geoff Shaw TBA February 11, 2026 [1]
Generation: X-23 Jody Houser Jacopo Camagni TBA February 18, 2026 [1]
X-Men United Eve L. Ewing Tiago Palma TBA March 11, 2026 [4]

Limited series

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Title Issues Writer(s) Artist Colorist Debut date Ref
Rogue #1–5 Erica Schultz Luigi Zagaria TBA January 21, 2026 [1]
Magik and Colossus Ashley Allen Germán Peralta Arthur Hesli February 4, 2026 [1]
Cyclops Alex Paknadel Rogê Antônio TBA February 11, 2026 [1]
Moonstar Ashley Allen Edoardo Audino TBA March 4, 2026 [5]

Main characters by series

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These characters are credited as main cast in the respective comics.

Series Characters Ref
Ongoing series
X-Men
Wolverine
Uncanny X-Men
Inglorious X-Force
Storm: Earth's Mightiest Mutant
Wade Wilson: Deadpool
Generation X-23
X-Men United
  • Beast
  • Cyclops
  • Emma Frost
  • Magneto
  • Rogue
  • Storm
  • Wolverine (Logan)
Limited series
Rogue
Magik and Colossus
Cyclops
Moonstar

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Schedeen, Jesse (October 10, 2025). "Marvel Reveals 'Shadows of Tomorrow,' the Next Phase of X-Men Comics | NYCC 2025". IGN.
  2. ^ Brooke, David (September 19, 2025). "After 'Age of Revelation' Marvel reveals 'Shadows of Tomorrow' X-Men teaser". AIPT. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d "NYCC 2025: The X-Men Enter the 'Shadows of Tomorrow'". Marvel Comics. October 10, 2025. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
  4. ^ "The X-Men Stand Together in 'X-Men United'". Marvel Comics. November 20, 2025. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
  5. ^ "Moonstar Takes Charge to Protect the Souls of the Marvel Universe in Her First-Ever Solo Series". Marvel Comics. November 24, 2025. Retrieved November 24, 2025.