Marvel ’s upcomingX - Menevent , " X of Swords , " is a staggering 24 issuance long . Marvel announcedthe " X of Swords " eventat   the C2E2 risible convention’sX - Menpanel , unveiling a single image of multiple X - Men manage various swords . According to Marvel , the secret plan will see ten mutants wield legendary steel and leap to the defense force of the island commonwealth of Krakoa . secret plan details are thin , but a cover image touch toan ancient struggle in which Revelation of Saint John the Divine saved the world . It ’s dependable to take over it will also enter Apocalypse ’s First Horsemen .

The funny playscript industry has face a fiery time since C2E2 , with the coronavirus pandemic bring distribution screeching to a arrest . small by little , though , publishing company are promote it back to a semblance of normality . Fans have been eagerly awaiting news of " X of Swords , " to see whether or not the event would be slimmed down in sparkle of the pandemic and an awaited economic downtown . Now , Marvel has officially confirmed that wo n’t be the case .

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Marvel Comicshas officially confirmed " X of sword " will plain off in September , running for three months . What ’s more , far from reduced , it ’s actually increased - although some of the outlet have scuffle around . Here ’s the full reading list :

In general , Marvel has two dissimilar approaches to crossing outcome . In the first , they tell the main story in a central miniseries , and tie - in progeny flesh out the details . In the 2d - which is more common to the ten - Men range - creative teams solve together , with normal write up suspended in favor of continuing the event . There are , however , some major issues with this glide path . Only the salutary writer can in reality pilot these in effect , because the event frequently sidetrack the ongoing story arc . Meanwhile , because of their length , these form of events incline to be pretty expensive for readers . In this type , assuming a cover price of $ 3.99 an issue , X - Men fans will need to cash out just under $ 100 over three month in social club to succeed the whole history . Three of these books are one - shot , so they ’re potential to have a gamey concealment monetary value as well . This is clearly the most expensive time to be an 10 - Men devotee in year .

It ’s difficult to say whether this a knowing move on Marvel ’s part . The coronavirus pandemic , and its associated lockdowns , are triggering a pronounced economical downturn . That sadly means , by September , readers are potential to have a lot less disposable income . This is most certainly an expensive fourth dimension to come after theX - Menbooks .

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