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]

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

  1. Jesse Schedeen. Marvel Reveals 'Shadows of Tomorrow,' the Next Phase of X-Men Comics | NYCC 2025 IGN, October 10, 2025^
  2. David Brooke. After ‘Age of Revelation’ Marvel reveals ‘Shadows of Tomorrow’ X-Men teaser AIPT, September 19, 2025, retrieved October 15, 2025^
  3. 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. 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^
  6. 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^
  7. 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^
  8. The Future Reclaims Bishop in New Solo Series Marvel Comics, March 5, 2026, retrieved March 6, 2026^
  9. 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^
  10. 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^
  11. 'X-Men: The Hellfire Murder' Promises Secrets, Sabotage, and Death for Mutantkind's Biggest Night Marvel, March 31, 2026, retrieved April 1, 2026^
  12. David Brooke. Marvel Comics teases a cryptic new threat: DNX Adventures in Poor Taste, April 10, 2026, retrieved April 10, 2026^