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Warning: Contains potential spoilers forUncanny X-Men (2024) #1!As theX-Menstart an exciting new era, Marvel has released a preview for the new team led by the iconic mutant hero Rogue, featuring other fan-favorites, including Wolverine. To start,Uncanny X-Menfinds the franchise’sgreatest super-couple, Rogue and Gambit, reuniting with Wolverine after the calamitousFall of X. As the new and improved team comes together, their first mission will see them opposite a formidable and fearsome creature.
The preview forUncanny X-Men (2024)#1 – written by Gail Simone, with art by David MarquezRogue, Gambit, and Wolverine’s reunion before they go up against the dragon Sadurang. Calling himself the “God-Snake”, Sadurang is a magical transforming sorcerer and dragon from Asgard that debuted as an antagonist to Iron Man.
Marvel previously released a trailer forUncanny X-Menshowing a tease of the team’s face-off with Sadurang, but also hinting at much more trouble beyond the fearsome dragon, whose role in the series could be more complex than at first glance.
“One of the Best Pure Visual Creations in Marvel History”: Uncanny X-Men Writer Argues Rogue Is as Visually Iconic as Spider-Man (& She Couldn’t Be More Right)
The new writer behind Uncanny X-Men, Gail Simone, argues that Rogue is just as visually iconic as a character as Spider-Man. Could she be right?
Uncanny X-Men#1 – Written By Gail Simone; Art By David Marquez, Matthew Wilson, & Clayton Cowles
Though Rogue, Gambit, and Wolverine confront Sadurang in the first issue ofUncanny X-Men, he won’t be the main villain they have to face in the series.
Sadurang made his first appearance inTony Stark: Iron Man#12 and was later featured inSavage Avengersbefore being somewhat MIA for years until his new appearance inUncanny X-Men#1.Sadurang is an Asgardian dragon, who can transform into a human sorcerer and has ties to the Eye of Agamotto,which Gambit is shown holding in the trailer.Though Rogue, Gambit, and Wolverine confront Sadurang in the first issue ofUncanny X-Men, he won’t bethe main villain they have to face in the series; it is possible that Sadurang could instead be a character that assists the new team.
Simone’s mainUncanny X-Menroster is perhaps the most star-studded team of the mutants’ new era, with five standout heroes making up the group. Rogue, Gambit, and Wolverine will be joined by otherbeloved mutant heroes Jubileeand Nightcrawler to round out the lineup. While other teams in theFrom the Ashesrelaunch likeX-MenorExceptional X-Menfeature newer, or more underutilized Marvel characters, that fans may not be as familiar with,Uncanny X-Men’s main roster is full of cherished heavy-hitters.
Sadurang Is Just The Opening Act Of Uncanny X-Men
Writer Gail Simone Has An Epic In Store
The introduction of the Outliers, the return of Sadurang, and the book’s iconic roster of heroes all makeUncanny X-Menone of the most anticipated series of the newX-Menera.
However, it seems that there will be some fresh faces joining the established mutant heroes in the series’ future. The solicitation forUncanny X-Men (2024)#2 reveals the series willintroduce a new mutant group called “the Outliers”. As a young group of new mutants appearinng in a post-Krakoa world, it will be interesting to see how they contend with the five well-known and iconic X-Men heroes heading up the roster. With Rogue leading this team and possibly mentoring the Outliers in Louisiana,they should be ready to take on any fierce villains that come their way.
The introduction of the Outliers, the return of Sadurang, and the book’s iconic roster of heroes all makeUncanny X-Menone of the most anticipated seriesof the newX-Menera. Although the team will most likely go up against many treacherous villains, one new antagonist called “the Endling” promises to be a threat to all mutants.Legendary writer Gail Simone’s new serieswith a team led by Rogue and new mutant developments could majorly shake up theX-Menline moving forward.
Uncanny X-Men (2024)#1will be available June 05, 2025 from Marvel Comics.
X-Men
The X-Men franchise, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, centers on mutants with extraordinary abilities. Led by the powerful telepath Professor Charles Xavier, they battle discrimination and villainous mutants threatening humanity. The series explores themes of diversity and acceptance through a blend of action, drama, and complex characters, spanning comics, animated series, and blockbuster films.
