X-Men Red #1 Blank Cover Comic
X-Men Red #1 Blank Cover Comic
Released 2/7/2018
Jean Grey returns—and she’s ready to heal the world. Written by Tom Taylor with art by Mahmud Asrar, this issue launches a bold new direction for mutantkind following Jean’s resurrection in Phoenix Resurrection. With the world more divided than ever, Jean assembles a new team to fight not just threats to mutants, but the rising tide of hatred itself.
Jean’s squad—featuring Nightcrawler, Wolverine (Laura Kinney), Honey Badger, Gentle, Trinary, and Namor—sets up base in Atlantis and begins a campaign for mutant recognition at the United Nations. But their mission is quickly sabotaged when Jean is framed for murder by Cassandra Nova, who psychically manipulates public perception to turn the world against her. The team is forced underground, operating as fugitives while trying to expose Nova’s influence and restore hope.
This issue blends political allegory with superhero action, positioning Jean as a visionary leader confronting fear and prejudice head-on. It’s the start of a saga that reexamines Xavier’s dream through a modern lens.
