


Note that the first two parts (Avengers, Spider-Man) don’t include much from mutants, but do include Hordeculture, so there’s some X-relevance! This is part 3 of the Steve Orlando written “Curse of the Man-Thing” mini, starring Krakoa’s Quiet Council and Magik and her Dark Riders. Inessential but enjoyable for fans of characters like Jean Grey, Marrow, and Emma Frost. Includes a handful of short stories set on Krakoa. Technically part of Marvel’s “Outlawed” crossover. Storm is present for the main “Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda” storyline written by Ta-Nehisi Coates, but in particular it’s the backup Storm feature by Saint Bodhi X-Fans will want to check out. Wolverine and Pixie show up to take Molly Hayes to Krakoa! The Rainbow Rowell written run is great, and this is a strong crossover. Part of Marvel’s “Outlawed” crossover as well! King in Black: Return of the Valkyries #2 to #4ĭani Moonstar has a strong supporting role! Iceman, Bishop and Callisto all get to play a role in the Gerry Duggan written riff on Conan and Deadpool’s team-up during King in Black! It’s not worth reading for that reason alone, but given SWORD will tie into the event, it’s worth some awareness around what’s going on.Īgain, since SWORD is a King in Black tie-in, I’m recommending reading the issue alongside that event, which includes various X-characters (namely Storm!) who are doing all sorts of other things in other books! So my general thinking is let’s fit all of King in Black in here, and then proceed to the rest of the Reign of X, unless specific moments dictate otherwise.

Technically, major members of the X-Men show up in Marvel’s King in Black event. While Cable #7 is published well after SWORD debuts, it makes more sense to me to read prior to the King in Black crossovers. You can find full comic book reviews, analysis, and explanations via the Comic Book Herald Youtube Channel, and my ‘Krakin’ Krakoa’ series covering all things X-Men! Indented comics just means they aren’t part of our regularly scheduled X-Men line (but the stories include mutants!). Issue by Issue Reign of X Comics Checklist! The below includes all the same comics as the above Reign of X collected editions, except you can pick and choose which series most interest you.
