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Published on August 15th, 2020 | by Andrew Bistak

THE X-MEN CLASH WITH MYSTERIOUS NEW FOES THIS NOVEMBER IN ‘X OF SWORDS’

X OF SWORDS, the massive X-Men crossover tying into each and every X-Men title, kicks off next month! By November, this sprawling story will reach a senses-shattering conclusion, and the covers for these exciting final chapters were unveiled today.

X OF SWORDS will continue writer Jonathan Hickman’s grand vision for the X-Men that began last year in the hit series, House of X and Powers of X. Hickman and Excalibur writer Tini Howard join every current X-Men writer—Gerry Duggan, Benjamin Percy, Ed Brisson, Zeb Wells, Leah Williams, and Vita Ayala—to deliver the next great X-Men milestone. Featuring breathtaking art by Leinil Francis Yu, Carmen Carnero, Pepe Larraz, Stefano Caselli, Joshua Cassara, Mahmud Asrar, Phil Noto, and more, X OF SWORDS will be an unforgettable saga that will go alongside classic crossovers like The Mutant Massacre, Age of Apocalypse, and Messiah Complex in X-Men history.

“X OF SWORDS is by far the biggest story we’ve done since HOUSE OF X, with every series coming together to tell one tale,” X-Men Editor Jordan D. White promises. “It’s crazy, it’s epic, it’s fun, it’s tragic… you’re gonna love it! I know I do.”

Amidst the dramatic battles and unbelievable twists, fans will get introduced to a host of new X-Men enemies when a mysterious group of swordbearers emerge from the land of Arakko. Get a closer look at these exciting new additions to the X-Men mythos in the newly revealed covers, including their enigmatic leader—a brand-new character who will send lasting shockwaves throughout the world of mutants. See all of November’s covers by visiting marvel.com and don’t miss a moment of this groundbreaking era of X-Men when X OF SWORDS begins next month!

X-MEN #14

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN

Art by MAHMUD ASRAR & LEINIL FRANCIS YU

Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU

X of Swords, Chapter 12

The Lovers. A Garden. A chasm of secrets.

MARAUDERS #14

Written by GERRY DUGGAN & BENJAMIN PERCY

Art by STEFANO CASELLI

Cover by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

X of Swords, Chapter 13

A toast. A dance. A dinner served: Part I

MARAUDERS #15

Written by GERRY DUGGAN & BENJAMIN PERCY

Art by STEFANO CASELLI

Cover by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

X of Swords, Chapter 14

A toast. A dance. A dinner served: Part II

EXCALIBUR #14

Written by TINI HOWARD

Art by PHIL NOTO

Cover by MAHMUD ASRAR

X of Swords, Chapter 15

Two swords. Two cups. Two must answer.

WOLVERINE #7

Written by BENJAMIN PERCY & GERRY DUGGAN

Art by JOSHUA CASSARA

Cover by ADAM KUBERT

X of Sword, Chapter 16

Endurance. Survival. The true lesson of pain.

X-FORCE #14

Written by BENJAMIN PERCY & GERRY DUGGAN

Art by JOSHUA CASSARA

Cover by DUSTIN WEAVER

X of Swords, Chapter 17

Chivalry gives way to fury. A knight must kneel.

HELLIONS #6

Written by ZEB WELLS

Art by CARMEN CARNERO

Cover by STEPHEN SEGOVIA

X of Swords, Chapter 18

Chaos. Deceit. A hero returns. 

CABLE #6

Written by GERRY DUGGAN

Art and Cover by PHIL NOTO

X of Swords, Chapter 19

A son. The stars. A Fool and his bravery.

 

X-MEN #15

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN

Art by MAHMUD ASRAR

Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU

X of Swords, Chapter 20

A great division. Bitter victories. Bitterer hearts.

 

EXCALIBUR #15

Written by TINI HOWARD

Art and Cover by MAHMUD ASRAR

X of Swords, Chapter 21

A game abandoned, but a great gamble remains. A Tower answers.

 

X OF SWORDS: DESTRUCTION #1

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN & TINI HOWARD

Art and Cover by PEPE LARRAZ

X of Swords, Chapter 22

The wheel of fortune turns. The unfortunate fall. A sword against the darkness.


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When he's not trying to save the world, Andrew enjoys travel (although loathes turbulence), going to the movies, reading and being a dad to his two dogs (and now twins) with his wife.



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