Mystique is the star of her own X-Men solo comic where she'll face off against MCU fan-favorite Nick Fury
Jun. 28, 2024Mystique is the latest X-Men character to get her own solo comic in the ‘From the Ashes’ era
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CurrentThunderCatswriter Declan Shalvey will return to Marvel this fall to writeranddraw a five-issue Mystique limited series as part of the new ‘From the Ashes’ X-Men relaunch.
In the newMystiqueseries, the mutant mistress of espionage will go head-to-head with Nick Fury (presumably Nick Fury, Jr. to be exact) in a “deadly game of cat and mouse as the elusive shapeshifter infiltrates her way across the Marvel Universe.”
“Mystique’s new saga harkens back to her beloved early ‘00s spy series as she takes on a new and pivotal role in the current mutant landscape,” it continues.
Shalvey is well-known to Marvel fans as the artist on the Moon Knight series that introducedMarc Spector’s iconic “Mister Knight” white business suit look.
“Mystique is hands down one of the most compelling characters to come from the Marvel Universe,” he says in a statement. “To have an opportunity to put my own stamp on such an iconic character and showcase her in a series of her own is a unique privilege.”
“As a rabid X-fan since childhood, I’m having a blast channeling all my X-enthusiasm into writing and drawing this project, " he continues. “In this series, Mystique is reeling from the fall of Krakoa. She’s a rogue element with no accountability putting a mysterious plan into action, ruthlessly destroying anything and anyone in her way.”
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Mystique is only the latest in a long string of’From the Ashes' X-Men titlesto be announced in recent weeks, hot on the heels of the announcement of new titleSentinels.
Mystique #1 goes on sale October 16.
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