The x-Men are returning to Marvel in a big way. It started with X-Men Blue and X-Men Gold, followed by the announcement that Iceman is getting his own series. Now Marvel Comics has announced the return of Generation X as part of the ResurrXion event.
Once a shining beacon and safe haven for young mutants everywhere, the next class of X-Men begin their long journey right here at the Xavier Institute. But let’s face it: not all mutants are created equal. Some young mutants aren’t cut out to be the next X-Men. You just hope will survive their first run-in with a Sentinel. But Jubilee isn’t about to sell her class of underdogs short. Under her instruction and mentorship, she hopes to navigate them through growing pains and dangers that would put even the most seasoned X-Men to the test!
In an interview at Marvel.com, series writer Christina Strain said, “Traditionally, the Xavier Institute’s been the place for societally rejected young mutants to seek shelter. Once there, they’re taught how to properly harness their powers and sometimes, after graduating, some of them have gone on to become full-fledged X-Men. But let’s be real for a second. Not every young mutant is X-Men material…”
Generation X #1 features art by Amilcar Pinna with a cover by Terry Dodson. The series kicks off in the Spring!