A conflict is brewing between some of the Marvel Universe's most powerful superheroes, and in the end, all will be judged. This summer, the Avengers, the Eternals, and the X-Men find themselves at war in A.X.E.: Judgement Day, a new crossover event by writer Kieron Gillen and artist Valerio Schiti.
In June, Mutantkind’s newfound immortality, the Eternals' discovery of long-hidden truths about their species, and the Avengers' recent crimes against the Celestials will all come to light and unleash a reckoning. The Eternals' purpose cannot be denied, mutantkind’s future will not be threatened, and Earth's Mightiest Heroes' efforts to de-escalate a potentially apocalyptic battle may be futile.
Here's a breakdown of how the groundwork will be laid for A.X.E.: Judgement Day this summer:
- Gerry Duggan and Pepe Larraz present the grand climax to the Krakoan X-Men’s first year in X-Men #12. On the eve of the Hellfire Gala, threats have closed in on the X-Men from all sides. The secret machinations of Doctor Stasis, the terror of Gameworld, even the threat of the X-Men’s own secrets getting out...it’s all led to this!
- Kieron Gillen teams up with artist Michele Bandini for a Hellfire Gala story ripe with drama, revelations, and betrayal from a shocking uninvited guest in Immortal X-Men #4. Emma Frost will do anything to protect the children, including the metaphorical child that is the Hellfire Gala. Last year's was a fantastic success. She would not like it if someone ruined the second. She would not like it at all...
- And Jason Aaron and Javier Garrón introduce History's Mightiest Heroes in Avengers #57! The Avengers are lost in time, and if they’re going to stop Mephisto’s grand plan, they’ll need help from some of history’s greatest heroes, whose stories have never been told. Like the mystical man of war, Sgt. Szardos, Soldier Supreme of World War II, and his squadron of supernatural grunts, the Secret Invaders.
Marvel Comics promises that more announcements are coming about A.X.E.: Judgement Day, including what other upcoming comic books will be packed with exciting developments and lead-ins.
Take a look at some new cover artwork below:
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