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]
Publication history
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
Ongoing series
Limited series
One-shots
Events and crossovers
Main characters by series
These characters are credited as main cast in the respective comics.
References
- Jesse Schedeen. Marvel Reveals 'Shadows of Tomorrow,' the Next Phase of X-Men Comics | NYCC 2025 IGN, October 10, 2025^
- David Brooke. After ‘Age of Revelation’ Marvel reveals ‘Shadows of Tomorrow’ X-Men teaser AIPT, September 19, 2025, retrieved October 15, 2025^
- NYCC 2025: The X-Men Enter the 'Shadows of Tomorrow' Marvel Comics, October 10, 2025, retrieved October 19, 2025^
- The X-Men Stand Together in 'X-Men United' Marvel Comics, November 20, 2025, retrieved November 21, 2025^
- David Brooke. Cyclops’ team breaks, Storm’s daughter arrives, and Wolverine pays the price in Marvel’s May X-Men reveals Adventures in Poor Taste, February 9, 2026, retrieved February 10, 2026^
- David Brooke. Full June 2026 Marvel Comics solicitations: Armageddon begins, Spidey nears #1000, and the X-Men line expands Adventures in Poor Taste, March 19, 2026, retrieved March 20, 2026^
- 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^
- The Future Reclaims Bishop in New Solo Series Marvel Comics, March 5, 2026, retrieved March 6, 2026^
- Jules Chin Greene. Marvel’s X-Men get an all-new villain who can tear through reality and their own comic book art Popverse, December 12, 2025, retrieved February 2, 2026^
- Chris Hassan. EXCLUSIVE ‘Uncanny X-Men Annual’ #1 First Look and Mikki Kendall Interview Adventures in Poor Taste, March 2, 2026, retrieved March 20, 2026^
- 'X-Men: The Hellfire Murder' Promises Secrets, Sabotage, and Death for Mutantkind's Biggest Night Marvel, March 31, 2026, retrieved April 1, 2026^
- David Brooke. Marvel Comics teases a cryptic new threat: DNX Adventures in Poor Taste, April 10, 2026, retrieved April 10, 2026^