In April, Marvel Comics will relaunch X-MEN with a new, all-women lineup. The project pairs writer Brian Wood, known for DMZ and his ability to ground superpowered conflicts in human stakes, with artist Oliver Copiel, whose work on Thor showcases bold action, kinetic composition, and expressive character moments. The cast reads Storm, Rogue, Kitty Pryde, Psylocke, Rachel Summers, and Jubilee, a group that brings together leadership, experience, and fierce enthusiasm. The decision to present the team as entirely female is a deliberate storytelling choice, but it is not intended to define the book by gender alone. Wood has stressed that the appeal of X-MEN has always rested on the strength of its members and the complexity of their dynamics, not on the makeup of the team, and that these characters have long been among the most compelling elements of the franchise. This relaunch seeks to honor that tradition while inviting both longtime readers and new fans to experience a fresh interpretation of the mutant universe. The project situates the action within a contemporary context, with story rhythms tuned to a global audience in the United States and across Canada, aiming to deliver a title that feels immediate, energetic, and accessible in print and at events, conventions, and on digital platforms. The intent is clear: to preserve the franchise’s core voice while expanding its scope through a broader cast that can explore different perspectives, cultural touchstones, and moral questions through a shared mission.