UNCANNY X-MEN #22

UNCANNY X-MEN #22 plunges readers into a festive shocker as Mutina, the daughter of darkness, crashes a celebratory gathering of the Uncanny X-Men. Written by Gail Simone and drawn by David Marquez, this 32-page chapter blends sharp humor with brutal danger, yielding a story that will force readers to reassess one of the team's most central members. Mutina arrives with an unimaginable favor to ask, and woe betide the X-Men if they refuse, unleashing a sequence of murderous mutants, cake, blades, and high-stakes moral choices. The issue showcases Marquez's dynamic storytelling and expressive character moments, while Simone's dialogue sharpens the series' voice within the ongoing UNCANNY X-MEN arc. With covers by Marquez and variants by a roster of artists, the issue promises bold visuals that mirror its darkly playful premise.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of character-driven superhero storytelling with witty dialogue and high-stakes drama.
• Readers who enjoy darker, holiday-flavored twists and moral choices within an ensemble X-Men cast.
• Fans of Gail Simone's writing and David Marquez's dynamic art, including bold action and expressive characters.
• Readers who like visually bold covers and variant art that complements a pivotal issue in an ongoing X-Men series.