This September, the X-Men and the Fantastic Four unite against an explosive threat that even their combined intelligence and strength cannot overcome in DNX, a new five-issue comic book event series from superstar author Jed McKay (X-Men, blood hunt) and renowned artist Federico Vicentini (Miles Morales: Spider-Man). The latest installment in the history of iconic team-ups between two legendary super teams, DNX begins with the original, misguided Chairman Hank McCoy, also known as the founder of the X-Man Beast, and his group of Machiavellian supervillains known as 3K preparing to unleash a virus that will forcibly, and horrifyingly, turn humanity into mutants. This long-running plan, which has been building since the very beginning of McKay’s hit run, will not only cause seismic shifts in the Marvel Universe and impact McKay’s continued work on the series, but will disrupt the very balance between mutantkind and humanity as we know it.
X-MEN and 3K. Each is run by Xavier’s original successor, and each has their own vision for the mutant people. Each is at the throat of the other. Both Cyclops and Chairman have experienced the future of the Age of Apocalypse and have returned with new missions. It was about the X-Men stopping that future. 3K to own it. While the X-Men seek the Fantastic Four to save their people, the White Beast begins a plan to unleash the X-Virus on major populated areas!
“DNX is the next big milestone event in our X-Men operation,” McKay explained. “era of apocalypse shows the future and DNX shows how that future will affect the present. The X-Men and 3K are on a collision course set since issue #1, and only one will survive. And with the Fantastic Four also participating, this will be an event that will dramatically change the X-Men. ”
“I’m very excited to be working on DNX,” said Vicentini. “I love what Jed is doing together.” X-MenAnd I’ve always said that I wanted to work together. Now that opportunity has arrived, and it’s an even bigger challenge because I finally got the chance to work on the Fantastic Four as well! ”
“I can’t say anything about the plot, of course, but just know that I’m very excited about what we’re doing and I’m sure it’s going to be something you’ll definitely want to read. That’s how I feel, both as an artist and as a fan!” he continued.
Blind bags are also available if desired.
Check out Kaare Andrews’ “Hidden” main cover. There’s a version on the shelf and another version hidden underneath. (Check out special double cover motion graphics on Instagram) @MarvelComics!) Available to order variant covers released today include the latest Negative Space variant covers by Chip Zdarsky, Ryan Stegman, Marco Checketto, and John Tyler Christopher, plus Visentini’s epic connecting covers for all five issues, also available as Blind Bag exclusive Virgin variant covers.
Get your first look at DNX when you pick up ARMAGEDDON/X-MEN #1 CGD 2026 at your local participating comic shop on Comics Giveaway Day on May 2nd. Stay tuned for more news on this series in the coming months. For more information, please visit: Marvel.com.
DNX #1 (of 5)
Written by Jed McKay
Art: Federico Vicentini
Kare Andrews cover
CONNECTING VARIANT COVER BY FEDERICO VICENTINI
Variant cover by CHIP ZDARSKY
Variant cover by JEEHYUNG LEE
Virgin Variant cover by JEEHYUNG LEE
Negative Space Variant Cover by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
DNX Collection Variant Cover A by SKOTTIE YOUNG
Hidden Gem Variant Cover by JIM LEE
VARIANT COVER BY PUPPETEER LEE
Variant cover by Ryan Stegman
VARIANT COVER BY MARCO CHECCHETTO
X Variant Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Released on 9/2
Image via Marvel Comics
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