After the dawn comes the reign.
Reign of X is a comic book relaunch in the X-Men franchise by Marvel Comics. It is the second phase of the wider Krakoan Age and the sequel to Dawn of X, following the end of the crossover event X of Swords.
As with Dawn of X, this formed part of Jonathan Hickman’s wider redesign of the X-Men titles and Hickman served as the overall architect, working with all of the different creative teams to co-ordinate the wider arc.
"Reign of X" concluded with the limited series Inferno (2021), and the interlinked titles X Lives of Wolverine and X Deaths of Wolverine, leading into a third phase titled Destiny of X.
Inferno also marked Hickman’s last work on the X-Men books, leaving before his wider Krakoa arc was finished. The Destiny of X arc will be overseen by other writers.
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Reign of X
Ongoing series
- Hellions — Mr. Sinister sets out to find a purpose for Krakoa’s most dangerous mutants with Havok and Psylocke’s help. Also featuring: Orphanmaker, Nanny, Empath, Greycrow, and Wild Child. Written by Zeb Wells and drawn by Stephen Segovia.
- X-Factor — Mutants have conquered death through The Five, but when a mutant dies, X-Factor is there to investigate the circumstances to follow the rules of resurrection. Featuring Northstar, Daken, Prestige, Eye-Boy, Prodigy, and Polaris. Written by Leah Williams and drawn by David Baldeón.
- S.W.O.R.D. - Following the dissolution of Alpha Flight, Abigail Brand enlists Magneto, Wiz Kid, Manifold, Frenzy, Kid Cable, Fabian Cortez, and more to protect the cosmos! Written by Al Ewing and drawn by Valerio Schiti.
- Marauders — Led by Captain Kate Pryde and funded by Emma Frost and the Hellfire Trading Company, this new team of Marauders sails the seas to protect those feared and hated. Featuring Kitty Pryde, Lockheed, Emma Frost, Storm, Iceman, Bishop, and Pyro. Written by Gerry Duggan and drawn by Matteo Lolli.
- New Mutants — The New Mutants re-form and set out on a quest that takes to them to space! Featuring classic New Mutants Sunspot, Magik, Cypher (merged with Warlock), Mirage, Karma and Wolfsbane, joined by Chamber and Mondo. Written by Jonathan Hickman and Ed Brisson and drawn by Rod Reis. At issue 14, Vita Ayala takes over as writer and shifts the focus to the New Mutants as teachers to the younger generation.
- X-Force — The cost of the future isn't cheap, but X-Force is here to help. Featuring Marvel Girl, Wolverine, Domino, Black Tom, Beast, Colossus, Sage, and Quentin Quire. Written by Benjamin Percy and drawn by Joshua Cassara.
- Excalibur — A new connection forms between mutants, the magic of the world and the Otherworld. Featuring Captain Britain III (Betsy Braddock), Gambit, Rogue, Jubilee, Apocalypse, and Rictor. Written by Tini Howard and drawn by Marcus To.
- Wolverine — Written by Benjamin Percy and drawn by Adam Kubert and Victor Bogdonavic.
- X-Men — The saga of Cyclops and his band of mutant powerhouses begins here! Described as the "hub world" of the new X-Men titles. Features Cyclops as a constant among a constantly changing cast of characters. Written by Jonathan Hickman and drawn by Leinil Francis Yu.
- Cable — Kid Cable stars in his first series. Speak softly and carry a big $&%@ gun. Written by Gerry Duggan and drawn by Phil Noto.
- Children of the Atomnote — When did the X-Men get sidekicks?! A new team of "mouthy, sarcastic zoomers" explore new mutant culture. Written by Vita Ayala and drawn by Bernard Chang.
- Way of X — When Nightcrawler begins to create his mutant religion, he realizes there's something wrong in Krakoa and assembles a team to figure out the mystery. Written by Simon Spurrier and drawn by Bob Quinn.
- X-Corp — Mutandkind means business! The deals have been made and X-Corporation is here to take charge, with CXOs Monet St Croix and Warren Worthington III. But will X-Corp crash or soar? Written by Tini Howard and drawn by Alberto Foche.
- X-Men (2021) — A new book about the Krakoan team of X-Men. Featuring Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Sunfire, Rogue, Wolverine, Synch, and Polaris. By Gerry Duggan and Pepe Larraz.
- X-Men Unlimited Infinity Comic — A series exclusive to the Marvel Unlimited app, featuring stories from numerous creators. Initially began with the creative team of Jonathan Hickman and Declan Shalvey.
Limited series
- X-Men: The Trial of Magneto — The trial that threatens to divide mutantkind! Coming in August 2021. By Leah Williams and Lukas Werneck.
- Inferno — The biggest mysteries of Jonathan Hickman's X-Men era burn away thanks to Mystique. A four-issue mini-series coming in September 2021. By Jonathan Hickman, Valerio Schiti, R.B. Silva, and Stefano Caselli.
- X Lives of Wolverine
- X Deaths of Wolverine
- Devil's Reign: X-Men — The X-Men tie-in mini-series to Marvel's 2022 Daredevil-centric Crisis Crossover.
- Sabretooth
One-shots
- King in Black: Marauders
- Planet-Size X-Men — A special, double-sized one-shot exploring what happens during the Hellfire Gala and the reveal of Krakoa's brand-new team of X-Mennote . Written by Gerry Duggan and illustrated by Pepe Larraz.
- Cable: Reloaded — The original, elder Cable is back in action to help save the galaxy from The Last Annihilation. By Al Ewing and Bob Quinn. One-shot.
- X-Men: The Onslaught Revelation — A one-shot special that acts as the "season finale" for Way of X, as Nightcrawler finally confronts the being in the shadows, Onslaught. By Si Spurrier and Bob Quinn.
- The Death of Doctor Strange: X-Men/Black Knight
- Secret X-Men
Reign of X contains examples of the following tropes:
- Organic Technology: In S.W.O.R.D. (2020) The Six (Manifold, Fabian Cortez, Peepers, Risque, Wiz Kid, and Armor) combine their abilities to help the S.W.O.R.D. staion traverse anywhere within and without the Universe.
