Phoenix Vol. 3: Astral Bond

Phoenix Vol. 3: Astral Bond follows Jean Grey as the Phoenix grappling with cosmic responsibilities and personal loyalties. From writer Stephanie Phillips, with art by Roi Mercado and cover by Lucas Werneck, this trade paperback collects Phoenix (2024) issues 11–15, delivering a high-stakes space opera that tightens the X-Men mythos with new threats and intimate revelations. A booming voice rings across the cosmos—the voice of Ego, the Living Planet—warning of an imbalance, a fracturing, and an approaching death. As the Phoenix faces an existential crisis, Jean's mission to safeguard the galaxy collides with a deeply personal test—the return of a long-lost loved one whose presence unsettles her grip on reality and choice. The story blends cosmic grandeur with character-driven emotion, showcasing Phillips's modern take on a classic heroine and Mercado's dynamic, expressive art. A key entry in the Phoenix series, bridging personal stakes with interstellar danger.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of cosmic adventures and space-based Marvel stories who enjoy Jean Grey as Phoenix.
• Readers who appreciate character-driven superhero narratives with personal relationships and emotional stakes.
• Fans of modern takes on legacy characters crafted by writer Stephanie Phillips.
• Readers who enjoy visually dynamic art and space opera scope.