The upcoming conflict between the X-Men and Orchis appears destined to lead to a new reboot of the characters. The possibility seems inevitable after Marvel’s Tom Brevoort, who is taking over as editor for the next wave of X-books in July, shared a tease for the X-Men’s future with a graphic reading “X-Men From The Ashes.” The name itself hints at the Krakoan Age being reborn from the ashes, which could also hint at the Phoenix’s potential role in what’s coming.
Officially, no writer, artist, or storylines for the post-Krakoan Age have been revealed. Nor is it known how soft or hard a reboot will be for the X-Men or whether it will build on the past half-decade of their stories or try something new entirely. It’s possible the new stories will transfer the X-Men back to the X-Mansion while character development and beats stay mostly the same. But, the “X-Men: From the Ashes” tease hints that the team will again be put through the wringer as they fight for their existence against Orchis.
When the dust settles, the next chapter of “X-Men” stories will emerge. It’s an exciting but scary time for comic book readers and X-Men fans, as whatever comes next has massive shoes to fill in replacing the Krakoan Age. The initiative is the new gold standard for fresh takes on classic superhero characters. “X-Men From the Ashes” comes out in July 2024.
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