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Part 2: Destiny of X

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Part 2.1: Life and Death

Spinning out of the fiery conclusion to Reign of X, the Second Krakoan Age begins with a pair of intersecting limited series, much in the vein of House of X and Powers of X which kickstarted this entire saga. Due to the machinations of power players like Xavier, Destiny, and Emma Frost, Krakoa’s greatest secrets have been unleashed—the consequences of which could be catastrophic for the young mutant nation. So who’s left to clean up the mess? Take a guess, bub.

Reading Order:

  • X-Force Annual #1

  • X Lives of Wolverine #1

  • X Deaths of Wolverine #1

  • X Lives of Wolverine #2

  • X Deaths of Wolverine #2

  • X Lives of Wolverine #3

  • X Deaths of Wolverine #3

  • X Lives of Wolverine #4

  • X Deaths of Wolverine #4

  • X Lives of Wolverine #5

  • X Deaths of Wolverine #5

  • Life of Wolverine Infinity Comic #1 – #10

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Part 2.2: Secret Pasts, Sinister Futures

With the cybernetic threat of Moira and Orchis temporarily behind them, the future looks initially bright for the mutants of Krakoa. But they’re no longer the only mutants vying for power and freedom in the Marvel Universe. While the Quiet Council steers Krakoan affairs in Immortal X-Men, Storm helps the recently returned Arrako mutants adjust to their new lives on Mars in X-Men Red. But danger still lurks around every corner. From sinister adversaries to monumental secrets that could change life on Earth, the X-Men have their hands full.

Reading Order:

  • Sabretooth #4 – #5

  • Sabretooth & the Exiles #1 – #5

  • X-Force #27 – #29

  • Wolverine #20 – #23

  • Giant-Size X-Men: Thunderbird #1

  • Secret X-Men #1

  • Marauders Annual #1

  • Amazing Spider-Man #7 – #8

  • FCBD 2022: Avengers/X-Men #1

  • X-Men #9

  • Marvel’s Voices Infinity Comic #1 – #4

  • Immortal X-Men #1 – #3

  • X-Men Red (2022) #1 – #3

  • Knights of X #1 – #5

  • Marauders (2022) #1 – #4

  • X-Men #10 – #12

  • Ms. Marvel & Wolverine #1

  • X-Men Red #4

  • Black Panther (2021) #9 – #15

  • Marauders #5

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X-Men: Hellfire Gala #1 Cover

Part 2.3: Hellfire and Brimstone

Has it been a year already? Mutants and humans alike gather for the second annual Hellfire Gala, but the recent revelation that mutants have conquered death threatens to destabilize the tenuous peace Krakoa has brokered with much of the world. And an unexpected guest in the form of Mary Jane Watson sends Spider-Man and Wolverine on a dangerous quest.

Reading Order:

  • X-Men: Hellfire Gala #1

  • Amazing Spider-Man #9

  • Immortal X-Men #4

  • X-Force #30

  • X-Terminators #1 – #4

  • Legion of X #1 – #5

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