New York, NY— March 17, 2021 — “Humans of planet Earth. While you slept, the world changed.” The now iconic opening line from House of X #1, the start of writer Jonathan Hickman’s radical transformation of the X-Men franchise, foretold the incredible plans that mutantkind was about to unleash on the Marvel Universe. This June, the X-Men set out to change the world yet again at mutantkind’s inaugural HELLFIRE GALA.

Yesterday, the first of many exciting new character designs X-Men artists have contributed specifically for the HELLFIRE GALA were revealed by Entertainment Weekly, and the world saw the meaning of “Mutant Fashion” as envisioned by superstar artist Russell Dauterman. Today, readers can check out the covers of all 12 HELLFIRE GALA issues, getting their first glimpse at the secrets, the battles, and of course, the fashion that await at this unforgettable evening.

These highly-anticipated stories will be told across 12 issues, offering different perspectives and viewpoints of a single night that will go down in Marvel Comics history. Throughout the event, fans can expect critical moments to occur that will shape the X-Men’s future as we know it—including the unveiling of the first Krakoan X-Men team, the final member of which was decided by a mega-popular Marvel.com vote.

The HELLFIRE GALA is the result of an epic creative collaboration of all the current X-Men writers and artists. Here’s what Gerry Duggan, writer of Marauders and the upcoming seminal HELLFIRE GALA one-shot, Planet-Size X-Men, had to say about working on this one-of-a-kind event:

“As the builders of Krakoa began discussing the gala within the pages of Marauders and beyond, the writers and editors began noodling on what the evening could be. At our X-Retreat just over a year ago in Chicago we had some very large story ideas and production plans that were ratified to give our artists the time they needed to collaborate on the designs. Russell has been an important part of the Marauders team from the beginning, and it only made sense to ask that he lead the way. The writers jammed on very simple prompts for a few of the looks, but by and large each character was a blank slate for Russell and our other artists. Our regular series artists were also asked to contribute around a half dozen high fashions, so if you don’t see your favorite character on a cover, you’ll likely see them at the party.

“We haven’t sent any of these books to press yet, but I know we’ve already left a giant mark on the line with this party. The White Queen and House Carnation set out to create a special evening like no other, and it’s going to make any other galas you might hear about look like a county fair. Not that it’s a contest, but…Krakoa wins. The whole world’s watching us now, so we must be nothing less than fabulous.”

Check out these Marvel Comics titles and so much more. If you’re interested in most of the MARVEL COMIC titles coming out in June, click HERE for the article. If you’re interested in SPIDER-MAN specific titles coming out in June, click HERE for the article. If you’re interested in the Heroes Reborn Titles hitting shelves in June, click HERE! Moreover, to snag any of these comics, trades, or volumes through Amazon, simply click on the name of the highlighted/underlined series below. Enjoy and God Bless!

On Sale 6/2

HELLIONS #12

ZEB WELLS [W] • STEPHEN SEGOVIA (A/C)

ANGEL CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY STEPHEN SEGOVIA

WHO INVITED THE HELLIONS TO THE HELLFIRE GALA?

Who thought it was a good idea to invite the antisocial HELLIONS to the fanciest bash of the year? Oh, no one? They weren’t invited but they showed up anyway? Yeah, that sounds about right.

32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

MARAUDERS #21

GERRY DUGGAN & CHRIS CLAREMONT [W] • MATTEO LOLLI & JOHN BOLTON  (A)

Cover by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

Variant Cover by DAVID FINCH

PRIDE MONTH VARIANT COVER BY PHIL JIMENEZ

VIRGIN PRIDE MONTH VARIANT COVER BY PHIL JIMENEZ

EMMA FROST CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY MATTEO LOLLI

WELCOME TO THE HELLFIRE GALA!

The Hellfire Trading Company has put together the biggest event of the season – the very first HELLFIRE GALA! Everyone will be there – all your favorite mutants, their closest allies…even their worst enemies – for a night of dinner, drinks, diplomacy and deceit. Fireworks to follow. Plus: From the archives, a classic X-Men tale with our very first look at a Hellfire Gala by Chris Claremont and John Bolton!

48 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

X-FORCE #20

BENJAMIN PERCY [W] • JOSHUA CASSARA (A/C)

EMMA FROST CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY JOSHUA CASSARA

INVITE-ONLY TO THE HELLFIRE GALA!

It’s party time, but somebody’s got to work it. And when invited guests (and a few crashers) prove to be planted antagonistic agents, X-FORCE will need to get their hands dirty and keep this all under wraps…before anyone catches wind!

32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

On Sale 6/9

EXCALIBUR #21

TINI HOWARD [W] • MARCUS TO (A) • Cover by MAHMUD ASRAR

CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY MARCUS TO

CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

ROGUE CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

RICTOR HATES PARTIES.

Even the nice ones. And with Captain Britain’s return to a changed world, this one is looking to be not so nice. Excalibur’s Earth-shattering HELLFIRE GALA issue will change Krakoan diplomacy forever.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

X-MEN #21

Jonathan Hickman [W] • RUSSELL DAUTERMAN, NICK DRAGOTTA, SARA PICHELLI

& LUCAS WERNECK (A) • Cover by Leinil Francis  Yu

JEAN GREY CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY LUCAS WERNECK

PRIDE MONTH VARIANT COVER BY PHIL JIMENEZ

VIRGIN PRIDE MONTH VARIANT COVER BY PHIL JIMENEZ

SPIDER-MAN VILLAINS VARIANT COVER BY EMA LUPACCHINO

THE HEROES OF KRAKOA DEBUT!

It’s a changing if the guard as the first X-Men team of Krakoa debuts! One era ends as a new one begins, and the handoff happens here.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

CHILDREN OF THE ATOM #4

VITA AYALA [W] • Paco Medina (A) • Cover by R.B. SILVA

Variant Cover by BERNARD CHANG

DREAMS DIE YOUNG!

Krakoa is opening its doors for the Hellfire Gala?! Sounds like the perfect opportunity for the Children of the Atom kids to visit. After all, Krakoa is their home…right? What could stop them? Or rather, who…

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

On Sale 6/16

NEW MUTANTS #19

VITA AYALA [W] • ALEX LINS (A) • Cover by MARTIN SIMMONDS

CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY ALEX LINS

CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

RACHEL SUMMERS CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

AND I’LL CRY IF I WANT TO…

The HELLFIRE GALA is here, and the NEW MUTANTS have the chance to take a break from training the youth of Krakoa – an opportunity to get dressed up and get down. But not everyone is on their best behavior…and someone has vanished without a trace.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

PLANET-SIZE X-MEN #1

GERRY DUGGAN [W] • PEPE LARRAZ (A/C)

Variant COVER by TERRY DODSON

Variant COVER by PEPE LARRAZ

Variant COVER by OLIVIER COIPEL

STORM CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

X-MEN 90’S VARIANT COVER BY LARRY HOUSTON

THEY CAME TO SLAY!

The HELLFIRE GALA rages on, but bigger things are afoot a world away. Make no mistake – this is an X-Men book drawn by superstar artist Pepe Larraz. It is absolutely the most important issue of the month.

48 PGS./ONE-SHOT/Rated T+ …$4.99

X-CORP #2

TINI HOWARD [W] • ALBERTO FOCHE (A) • COVER BY DAVID AJA

MONET CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY ALBERTO FOCHE

A SHARK IN THE WATER!

After X-CORP’s shocking debut, they’ve got fences to mend, hands to shake and most importantly – a board to staff. With Dr. Jamie Madrox’s top-class dupes staffing the HELLFIRE GALA, CXOs Monet and Angel must stalk the dance floor and hope they don’t get preyed on themselves.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

On Sale 6/23

S.W.O.R.D. #6

Al Ewing [W] • Valerio Schiti (A/C)

CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY VALERIO SCHITI

CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

CAPTAIN BRITAIN CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

THIS IS WHAT COMES NEXT.

On Earth, the HELLFIRE GALA is in full swing. But on S.W.O.R.D. Station One, a very different guest list comes together…as Abigail Brand finally unveils her plans for Mysterium – and the future of human and mutantkind.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

WAY OF X #3

SI SPURRIER [W] • BOB QUINN (A) • Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI

EMMA FROST CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY BOB QUINN

MAKE MORE MUTANTS.

• It’s the Hellfire Gala hangover.

• Nightcrawler tries to root out the evil working to destroy Krakoa by investigating all its laws, starting with…

• **SEXY SAXOPHONE SOLO**

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

WOLVERINE #13

BENJAMIN PERCY [W] • SCOT EATON (A) • COVER BY ADAM KUBERT

VARIANT COVER BY SIMONE BIANCHI

SPIDER-MAN VILLAINS VARIANT COVER BY RYAN BENJAMIN

KATE PRYDE CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

PRIDE MONTH VARIANT COVER BY PHIL JIMENEZ

VIRGIN PRIDE MONTH VARIANT COVER BY PHIL JIMENEZ

HELLFIRE COMPROMISED!

Can WOLVERINE and X-FORCE keep the peace or is the gala doomed?

32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

On Sale 6/30

X-FACTOR #10

Leah Williams [W] • David BALDEÓN (A) • Cover by Ivan Shavrin

CYCLOPS CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

CHARACTER DESIGN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID BALDEON

PRIDE MONTH VARIANT COVER BY PHIL JIMENEZ

VIRGIN PRIDE MONTH VARIANT COVER BY PHIL JIMENEZ

THE LAST DANCE!

• At the Hellfire Gala, SECRETS WILL BE REVEALED!

• VENGEANCE WILL BE HAD.

• And someone’s number is up. You’ll never guess whose.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

CABLE #12

GERRY DUGGAN [W]• PHIL NOTO (A/C)

VARIANT COVER BY ERNANDA SOUZA

CUTTING THE CORD!

Young Mister Summers sends his regrets – he will not be attending the Hellfire Gala this year. Or ever again.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

Dig into our other Comic Book Dispatch Reviews HERE. And, if you’re curious as to what’s arriving in comic shops each week, check out our Comic Book Dispatch Previews HERE. Furthermore, if you happened to forget what’s coming out this next month for the X-MEN, click HERE to find out! Or, maybe you’re also curious about MAY 2021? If so, click HERE for all X-MEN related titles hitting stores and so much more!

If you’re interested in grabbing some of the DAWN OF X titles to catch up, click HERE to get your hands on every volume to date. If you’re interested in any and all things X OF SWORDS related, simply click HERE to grab related issues and trades. And finally, if you’re looking for something else to read, check out my Amazon Online Comic Shop by clicking HERE. Thank you all for the read and continued support. Stay safe and stay healthy.