On Friday at New York Comic-Con, Marvel Comics’ X-Men panel revealed Shadow of Tomorrow, the next era of mutantkind storytelling, including multiple limited series and ongoing series debuting in 2026.
The X-Men panel included Vice Presidents and Editors-in-Chief Nick Lowe and Tom Brevoort, Editor-in-Chief CB Cebulski, and Creators Jed McKay, Ryan Stegman, Ashley Allen, Eve L. Ewing, and Ben Percy. Stefano Caselli’s promotional images for Shadow of Tomorrow gave attendees a preview of what was to come. This art will be used as the cover for a currently unreleased X-Men title.
As part of the Shadow of Tomorrow era, three limited series starring Rogue, Magic and Colossus, and Cyclops will debut in early 2026. Rogue has been announced for five issues, but Magik & Colossus and Cyclops do not have a set number of issues as of this writing. Please note that of these three titles, only Rogue #1 currently has an issue summary.
Check out the cover art and application requirements below.
Rogue #1
Limited series of 5 books, released in January 2026 Text: Erika Schultz Art: Luigi Zagaria Cover: David Nakayama You can’t get over the past! Rogue lives an idyllic life with sweet Remy LeBeau, but there’s still a skeleton in her closet…a skeleton that comes out when she least expects it. Rogue has worked hard to forget his villainous past. Unfortunately, the past does not remain the past. What if it hits you right in the face? What past sins will force Rogue to leave Haven House? Do Mystique and Destiny have the answer? Magic and the Colossus #2 cover art
Magic & Colossus #1 (/5)
New Limited Series, Released February 2026 By Ashley Allen Peralta Art from Germany Promotional Edition Cover by David Nakayama
Cyclops #1
New limited series, released February 2026 Text: Alex Paknadel Art: Roger Antonio Cover: Federico Visentini
There would be no new X-Men era without a slew of new ongoing series. Shadows of Tomorrow will launch several new titles in 2026, but only one team title (Inglorious X-Force). The rest are headings by each character.
Please check the cover page and application guidelines below.
Inglourious X Force #1
Ongoing New Series, Released January 2026 Written by Tim Seeley Written by Michael Staertmaria Cover by RB Silva Variant Cover by Francesco Manna INGLORIOUS VENGEANCE!Cable returns from the future with some clues…and a gaping hole in his memory. An assassination is imminent, and it’s up to Helverlyn, Archangel, and his former teammate Bun Bun to follow Cable into the fire. But who are they after? And what secrets are hidden in Cable’s false memories? Come to the mysterious ground floor and experience X-dom’s most extreme thrill ride as the all-new X-Force rushes into battle.
Wade Wilson: Deadpool #1
New series currently in progress, released in February 2026 Written by Benjamin Percy Art by Jeff Shaw Cover by Jeff Shaw It’s dangerous. No hinges. It’s deadly. Deadpool is a man on the brink, and that means the job is deadlier, the stakes are higher, and the humor darker than ever. But Wade Wilson isn’t laughing. Deadpool is haunted by dark memories and led down a disturbing path by a mysterious client. Is there salvation on this path? No, there are worse things. What Wade did will never be forgiven… A new ongoing series begins!
Generation X-23 #1
New ongoing series, released February 2026 Written by Jody Houser Art by Jacopo Camani Art by Partha Pratim Sarkar Cover Her name is Wolverine. But the legend of the X-23 extends further. Laura Kinney has been brainwashed since birth and trained to become the ultimate assassin as X-23. She’s long forgotten that life…but it seems she’s not quite over it yet! When Laura and Gabby encounter what they believe to be a long-lost friend, the tragic conspiracy they uncover turns their world upside down. Introducing the next generation of X-subjects, following in the terrifying footsteps of X-23! Featuring a host of new heroes and villains, Generation X-23 has a surprise in store for Wolverine!
Storm: Earth’s Mightiest Mutants #1
New ongoing series, released in February 2026 Words: Murewa Aoidere Art: Federica Mansingh Cover: RB Silva “The War Beyond All” – The most dangerous war in existence – The thunder is thundering louder and closer. As the universe prepares for destruction, Storm turns her gaze inward, toward her homeland and Earth, oblivious to the looming threat. Earth’s Mightiest Mutant becomes Earth’s protector once again…in a bold new chapter in her life. In this new beginning, Storm shares a Japanese tea ceremony with her enemies and travels to France for a masquerade ball with monsters. But it all ends with a heart-breaking funeral…because Mistress Death is never far away in this new era of Ororo Munro brought to you by Murewa Ayodele (I Am Iron Man, Storm, Rogue Storm) and Federica Mansingh (EXCEPTIONAL X-MEN, Miles Morales: Spider-Man). As death creeps in the shadows, expect bloodshed, brutality, brutality, and bold emotion in the brand new STORM: EARTH’S MIGHTIEST MUTANT.
Finally, the ongoing X-Men titles spill into Shadow of Tomorrow. Please see the cover page and application guidelines below.
X-Men #23
Return series, released in January 2026 Author: Jed McKay Art: Tony Daniel Cover: Tony Daniel Age of Liberation Epilogue! A modern-day X-Man is stranded in the age of the apocalypse, battling impossible odds in the world of tomorrow. But what was their future counterpart doing in their current body while they were there?
X-Men #24
Return Series, Released January 2026 Author: Jed McKay Art: Tony Daniel Cover: Tony Daniel Take on the bad guys! In the wake of the apocalypse, the genetic terrorist group 3K is revived. But will their internal plans bring them back?
Uncanny X-Men #22
Return Series, Released January 2026 Words: Gail Simone Art: Dave Marquez Cover: Dave Marquez MEAN GIRL MUTINA! Festival events are interrupted by Mutina, the Daughter of Darkness. And she has an unimaginable favor to ask the UNCANNY X-Men, and if they refuse, it will be disastrous! It’s murderous mutants, cake, and knives, and after this bloody affair, their views on one of the core X-Men will be forever changed!
Wolverine #14
Return series, released in January 2026 Written by Saladin Ahmed Art by Martin Coccolo Cover by Dan Panossian Wolverine meets Silver Sable! The flagship series returns as Wolverine crosses paths with Silver Sable on a mission to rescue the Morlocks cadre. But are they on the same side? And who is after Logan? A whole new era begins now!
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