But as usual, many mutants won't be going it alone, with no less than three official X-Men teams and three more group spin-offs in the works. And that's saying nothing of the solo titles that have been announced so far, with everything that's been revealed scheduled to debut across July, August, and September.

With 10 'From the Ashes' X-Men titles already announced, it can be a lot to keep track of. We've got you covered with a list of all the titles that are part of the X-Men relaunch, including what to expect from each one. We've put the three core X-Men titles upfront in order of release, followed by all the spin-offs, also organized by their release dates. Be sure to click through the galleries to see all the available variant covers.

X-Men

The new core X-Men title will be written by Avengers writer Jed MacKay (who will be sticking with both titles at once, a rarity in Marvel Comics history) with art from Ryan Stegman, who fans will know from his legendary run on Superior Spider-Man. It features a team consisting of leaders Cyclops and Magneto (as Professor M), along with Beast (apparently the heroic Beast who was recently revived), Psylocke, Kid Omega, Temper (formerly Oya), Magik, and Juggernaut operating out of a base in Alaska. X-Men #1 goes on sale July 7.

Here's Marvel's official solicitation for X-Men #1:

"Krakoa is gone, Orchis has fallen...but the X-Men remain, always. Cyclops leads, because that is what he does. Beast builds, because that is what he does. And from their new home in Alaska, the X-Men raise a flag of defiance. Mutant business is their business. Join Cyclops, Beast, Magneto, Psylocke, Kid Omega, Temper, Magik, and Juggernaut as new forces in the world move into position, battling for the destiny and philosophy of the mutant species."

Uncanny X-Men

Marvel is also reviving the classic title Uncanny X-Men, which has been dormant for some time. At the helm are beloved writer Gail Simone marking her first time writing an ongoing X-Men team book, and artist David Marquez, who has drawn just about the entire Marvel Universe in his storied career. Their team is led by Gambit and Rogue, who are joined in their home base of New Orleans by Wolverine, Jubilee, and Nightcrawler. 

Here's Marvel's official solicitation for Uncanny X-Men #1, which goes on sale August 7:

"A core group of essential X-Men rise FROM THE ASHES to face a world without a home – and without Professor X! All bonds among the mutant community seem to be slipping away, and Rogue reluctantly finds herself as the hero designated to bring them back together...but a fearless, malignant power is out there hunting mutants, and it has a terrible secret that may destroy what remains of the X-Men!"

Exceptional X-Men

Rounding out the core trio of X-Men titles is Exceptional X-Men by Ironheart writer Eve L. Ewing and artist Carmen Carnero, one of the original class of Marvel Stormbreakers rising stars. Based out of Chicago, the title centers on Kate Pryde and Emma Frost reluctantly leading a new group of young mutants named Bronze, Axo, and Melee who are in need of training with their powers.

Here's how Marvel describes Exceptional X-Men #1, which is scheduled to go on sale September 4:

"Once more, for the children! The X-Men’s monumental achievements during the Krakoan age has made being a mutant more dangerous than ever. From honing their gifts at a new training center in the heart of Chicago to taking down anti-mutant threats emerging throughout the city, Bronze, Melee, and Axo will need to be pushed to their limits. Watch how these three wayward mutants are molded into formidable X-Men by mutantkind’s greatest instructors!"

Phoenix

Jean Grey is one of the most popular and powerful X-Men, and in her new Phoenix ongoing title she'll become a spacebound hero through her revived bond with the vaunted Phoenix Force. The new Phoenix title is written by Stephanie Phillips with art by Alessandro Miracolo, who will take Jean away from Earth and out into the wider Marvel Universe as a cosmically powerful mutant.

Phoenix #1 goes on sale July 17. Here's the official solicitation text:

• She is JEAN GREY. She is PHOENIX. She saves the world. She brings death. One woman, alone in space, who not only must do what no one else can: she yearns to. 

• A desperate S.O.S. from NOVA brings the Phoenix to the edge of a black hole, where hundreds of lives hang in the balance…and whatever Jean does – or fails to do – will bring darkness to the universe and haunt her in ways she can scarcely imagine…

NYX

NYX revives a cult-favorite early '00s X-Men spin-off for a tale of young mutants living in New York City, trying to make it together in a world that's turned against them. Written by Colin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing with art by Francesco Mortarino, the cast of NYX is led by Laura Kinney/Wolverine and Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel with Anole, Prodigy, and Sophie Cuckoo (yes, just one of the Stepford Cuckoos) also starring.

NYX #1 goes on sale July 24. Here's Marvel's official solicitation text:

• This isn't a book about X-Men. This is a book about mutants living past the end of their world and into a new beginning. 

• This is MS. MARVEL embracing her mutant life in the neon streets of the Lower East Side. This is ANOLE trying to keep his head above water. This is WOLVERINE in the shadows of Bushwick, protecting her own. This is PRODIGY writing history as it happens - and SOPHIE CUCKOO finding her own way.

• The news reports are bleak. The streets feel dangerous. There’s something lurking underground. Evil coming from every direction. But they’re determined to make it. This is mutant community. This is mutant pride. This is NYX.

X-Force

The X-Men's paramilitary spin-off team X-Force is returning this summer with writer Geoffery Thorne and artist Marcus To taking over their adventures. They'll be putting together a team led  by Forge, who picks out a team of Rachel Summers, Betsy Braddock, Sage, Surge, and newcomer Tank, all specifically chosen to play a part in Forge's plan to fix the world. And in their first mission, they'll have Deadpool along for the ride too.

X-Force #1 goes on sale July 31. Here's Marvel's official solicitation text for the issue:

"The world is fractured. FORGE uses his powers of invention to devise the only fix: an all-new, all-different X-FORCE! Forge leads a custom-made, handpicked team of mutants – Rachel Summers, Betsy Braddock, Sage, Surge and introducing Tank – in off-the-books missions so dire, so integral to the fate of the Marvel Universe, there’s no time to stop for permission! As Forge detects increasing threats across the planet, he will recruit a specialist for each target – first up: that regenerating degenerate, Deadpool! Be here for an X-Force like you’ve never seen them before, stick around to see who joins, who lives, who dies and uncover the mystery of Forge’s discovery!"

X-Factor

The revived X-Factor by writer Mark Russell and artist Bob Quinn harkens back to the team's days as a government task force. But this time, there's the added twist that they're actually mutant influencers with a mission of improving mutant/human relations. The team is led by X-Factor mainstays Angel and Havok, with Pyro, Frenzy, and Feral along for the ride (and apparently more to come).

Here's Marvel's official solicitation text for August 14's X-Factor #1:

"FAME, FORTUNE, MUTANTS! From the ashes of Krakoa, a new mutant arms race sweeps the globe! International governments are building their own mutant armies. But only America’s X-Factor has the most powerful, most patriotic, most marketable mutant heroes to stem the tide and make the world safe for democracy! Join them as they go from one death-defying mission to another. Who will die? Who will fall in love? Who will be the first to sell out? Like, comment and subscribe to find out!"

Wolverine

The Best There Is At What He Does turns 50 in 2024, and to celebrate, Marvel is launching a new Wolverine ongoing title by writer Saladin Ahmed and artist Martín Cóccolo that takes Logan back to his roots in the Canadian wilderness. And what's more, the new title promises to add an important character to Wolverine's mythos.

Here's Marvel's official solicitation text for Wolverine #1, on sale September 11:

"There’s a killer in the woods – and as Wolverine’s attempt at peace is shattered, an old enemy will re-emerge as a new villain rises that will bring Logan to the brink of his berserker rage. But Nightcrawler knows his old friend is capable of doing what’s right, and before long, Logan will have to unleash his claws, push his healing factor to the limit and demonstrate he’s the best there is at what he does once and for all – nice be damned! Note to collectors: the new series kicks off with a key first appearance and a major addition to the lore of Wolverine!"

Dazzler

Dazzler may not be a household name for the X-Men just yet, but in the actual Marvel Universe, the mutant musician is a superstar who is taking her show on the road for a big breakout concert tour in her own limited series this fall. Her new adventures will be written by Jason Loo with art by Rafael Loureiro.

Here's the solicitation text for Dazzler #1, on sale September 18:

"Out & proud as a mutant and back on the road! Dazzler, Marvel’s glittering mutant songstress, has been in and out of the limelight over the years – but now the time has finally come for her to take center stage! Dazzler embarks on a new world tour, the culmination and celebration of her entire musical career. But while Dazzler may be ready to focus on her music, her celebrity-mutant status and a violent attack may sideline the entire endeavor before it’s even begun…"

Storm

Though Storm isn't part of any of the new X-Men teams (she's joining the Avengers instead), she's also embarking on a brand new solo ongoing title from writer Murewa Ayodele and artist Lucas Werneck. In her new solo title, Storm will step up as a solo hero as well as joining the Avengers, taking her place as one of Marvel's most powerful and prominent mutants.

Here's how Marvel describes Storm #1, on sale October 2:

Ororo Munroe has lived many lives. She’s been a thief, a goddess, an X-Man, a queen, and now…an Avenger! She is the most prominent, most respected and most powerful mutant on the world stage—and in that role, she intends to be a force for positive change. First up: a major meltdown at a nuclear facility in Oklahoma City draws Storm from her Sanctuary in Atlanta—and into a moral conflict that will test her iron resolve! As one of the year’s biggest launches, it’ll be packed with guest stars including Storm’s fellow Avengers, X-Factor’s Frenzy, and more!

There's even more X-Men coming up outside of the main 'From the Ashes' line. Stay on top of it all with our listing of all the new X-Men comics Marvel has planned.

Dark Souls: Redemption was announced by surprise on social media by publisher Yen Press, which also shared a pre-order page for the manga, which is due out in August. And it's a welcome surprise indeed for FromSoftware fans who may have been hoping for something different from Elden Ring's manga adaptation, which cranked the game's inherent silliness to 11 for an adventure that put comedy and parodies first.

In the case of Dark Souls: Redemption, writer Julien Blondel and artist Shonen will tell the tale of a woman whose dive into the brutal, uncompromising world of Dark Souls somewhat mirrors the path followed by players - but with a strange twist that's a perfect fit for the creeping dread that characterizes the atmosphere of the games.

"Doomed by a past long forgotten, resolved to save what she once held dear. The flame is lit. A nameless woman wakes. Roused from the tomb by a past she cannot recall, she sets out into a barren, unfamiliar landscape," reads Yen Press' description of Dark Souls: Redemption.

"The protector follows. Bound by oath and honor, he safeguards her against the dangers that draw near with the same ferocity he does the secrets of his past," it continues. "The Gray Cinders gather in their tower, called by the fire to complete their solemn duty. A colossus, incarnate of death, stirs with the bones beneath the scarred grounds. And a nightmare-scourge of a bygone era-returns to exact its toll. The fate of this land hangs in the balance, as their journey unfolds in this original Dark Souls story!"

Even better for fans hungry for more Dark Souls content, Yen Press is billing this as Dark Souls: Redemption Vol. 1, presumably indicating at least at the likelihood of a second volume on the horizon.

Dark Souls: Redemption Vol. 1 goes on sale August 27.

There's plenty of creepy manga (and western comics) on our list of the best horror comics of all time.

As previously announced, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight: The Kryptonian Age is a 12-issue limited series written by Andy Diggle with art by Leandro Fernández and colors from Dave Stewart, and is once again set in an alternative 19th-century version of Gotham City.

DC has now released some first look teaser pages from The Kryptonian Age #1 that show this universe's version of Catwoman stealing a very familiar ring...

Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola's original Gotham by Gaslight one-shot saw the 19th-century Bruce Wayne take on Jack the Ripper. The comic was published in February 1989 and is considered to be the first Elseworlds story - though it was not labelled as such on its initial printings. A sequel, Batman: Master of the Future, followed in 1991 once again written by Augustyn, though this time drawn by Eduardo Barreto. Brian Augustyn passed away in 2022.

Here's DC's synopsis for the first issue:

"THE SEQUEL TO THE CLASSIC BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT! The new era of Elseworlds kicks off with the return of its crown jewel, the mysterious and gothic world originated by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola! When a mysterious meteor falls on the wide-open plains of the Midwest, it will unleash a chain of events that find Gotham's bizarre Batman contending with not just the twin threats of the Catwoman and a mysterious international assassin but also the emergence of superhuman beings beyond all comprehension! This sequel series expands the 19th-century DC Universe beyond the confines of Gotham City, showcasing bold new visions of once-familiar heroes…"

These are the best DC Comics stories of all time.

Youth Group is written by Jordan Morris, the co-host of the hit Jordan, Jesse, Go! podcast, and drawn by the YALSA award-winning artist Bowen (Bones) McCurdy. We've got an exclusive preview below, but first here's Morris to tell us a little bit about the new book...

"Youth Group is the story of a young skeptic who has to join a very dorky group of demon fighters with a cringe-inducing amount of enthusiasm who operate out of her local church. Though their ideologies often clash, they must find a way to work together to achieve the shared goal of not getting killed by hell-beasts."

Introducing our preview, Morris said: "This is one of my favorite sections of the book. Our skeptical goth-y hero, Kay, is about to perform her first exorcism with the help of her too-peppy Youth Group leader, Meg. Kay is what the demons in our story call a 'Blight,' a human that can't be possessed, so she's uniquely qualified to mess them up. I love how expressive Bowen's characters are in this section and the nod to a famous shot from The Exorcist."

"This was any artist's dream collaboration, with such a kind and talented writer to boot," added Bowen McCurdy separately in a statement about the book. "Jordan's characters are immediately lovable and relatable, regardless of their faiths and/or demon-butt-kicking abilities. I'm so grateful to have been able to bring to life his goofy, affectionate, wild ride of a story."

Youth Group is published as a 256-page graphic novel by First Second on July 16, and is available in both paperback and hardcover editions.

In the mood for more demon hunting? Find out more about LySandra Vuong's hit web comic Covenant, which was recently published in print.

But there are trailblazers who paved the way, including queer heroes whose identities have been a part of their stories from the start, and those who, like many of us in the real world, came to understand their sexuality and gender identity later in life.

These are our picks for the most iconic LGBTQIA+ superheroes of all time!

Tim Drake

One of the most recent heroes to come out as queer is also one of the most well-known to be part of the LGBTQ+ community: Tim Drake, the third Robin.

After years of speculation and headcanon from fans and numerous relationship difficulties in comics, Tim came out as queer in 2021's Batman: Urban Legends #6, agreeing to go on a romantic date with his male friend Bernard.

Though Tim's exploration of his own sexuality is just beginning, and Tim himself hasn't named his specific sexuality yet, he's officially joined the queer community. And like many of Tim's fans have done over the decades since his introduction, his sexuality and the labels he uses will likely evolve along his journey.

Welcome aboard, Tim!

Kitty Pryde

Kitty Pryde's sexuality remained a matter of speculation and unconfirmed implication for many years after her 1980 introduction. Her particularly intimate relationships with Illyana Rasputin and Rachel Summers in their younger years hinted at Kitty's burgeoning sexuality - a fact later confirmed by her creator Chris Claremont, who stated in a 2016 interview that he always intended Kitty not just to be bisexual, but to ultimately end up with Rachel Summers.

Then, in 2020's Marauders #12, Kitty's bisexuality was finally confirmed on the page, as she shares a kiss with a female tattoo artist. The moment marked a major turning point for queer X-Men fans, with decades of subtext, hints, and unconfirmed intent finally coming to fruition before readers' eyes.

Mystique

Unlike Kitty Pryde, her fellow mutant Mystique's sexuality has been open - if not specifically, verbally confirmed - for many years, owing to her marriage to precognitive mutant Destiny, as well as her relationships with characters of other genders.

Out and proud as both a mutant and as a bisexual/pansexual person since long before many fans for whom queer representation has become much-needed aspect of their comic book experience, Mystique is one of Marvel's - and comic books' - original queer icons.

Incidentally, Mystique was co-created by Chris Claremont, who also co-created Kitty Pryde, and who developed a strong reputation for incorporating queer themes and characters into superhero comics for decades.

Aquaman/Jackson Hyde

Though he debuted as Aqualad, half-Atlantean Jackson Hyde has graduated to the mantle of Aquaman - which means that one of DC's flagship characters will be a queer Black man, something almost unthinkable in a mainstream comic even just a few years ago.

Jackson - a fan-favorite character since his simultaneous debut in DC comic books and on the Young Justice animated series - has become somewhat emblematic of the rise of characters with queer identities in modern comic books, now coming full circle into the role of Aquaman as one of DC's most unique legacy characters.

Alan Scott

The original Green Lantern Alan Scott has been in comic books since 1940, but it's only been since 2012 that he's been out as a gay man. Though this revelation first took place with an alternate Alan Scott in DC's Earth 2 title during the 'New 52' era, the mainstream DC Universe version followed suit in 2021, coming out to his children Jade and Obsidian.

Interestingly, Alan Scott's son Obsidian has been out as a gay man since 2004, beating his dad to the punch and reflecting a rare, but very real experience shared by many readers who have multiple family members - even parents - who are queer.

Loki

Being magical in nature has lent Loki the ability to take on many different forms and in those forms display many different forms of attraction. 

As Loki put it in Young Avengers, Asgardian culture doesn’t share human concepts of sexuality and sexual identity. Characters regularly switch pronouns when referring to Loki based on his presentation, and Odin calls Loki his "child who is both [male and female]" indicating an acceptance of Loki's gender-fluid nature. Additionally, writer Al Ewing confirmed that "Loki is bi[sexual]" ahead of 2014's Loki: Agent of Asgard. And more recently, Ewing introduced they/them pronouns for Loki in The Immortal Thor, fully acknowledging Loki as genderqueer. 

While Loki has been a longtime villain and codifying villains as queer can be problematic, the character's recent hero turns have made them one of comic books' most popular and identifiable queer heroes.

Northstar

Jean-Paul Beaubier debuted in 1979 at a time when both the Comics Code Authority and Marvel's editor-in-chief Jim Shooter were opposed to openly gay characters, according to author Shirrel Rhoades in 2008's A Complete History of American Comic Books. 

Creator John Byrne has explained that Northstar was written as gay from the get-go, "even if I would never be allowed to say it in so many words in the comics themselves."

Despite not uttering the words "I am gay" until 1992's Alpha Flight #106, Northstar has long been accepted by X-Men fans and comic book fans at large who picked up Byrne's nods as one of the first canonically gay superheroes since his inception. 

And Marvel changed their tune as time went on, opting to have Northstar marry his boyfriend Kyle Jinadu and publishing the first depiction of a same-sex wedding in mainstream comic books in 2012's Astonishing X-Men #51. 

Hulkling & Wiccan

If we had a list of great Marvel romances of the 21st century (hey, that's not a bad idea!), Hulkling and Wiccan would surely be near the top. 

Enduring Civil Wars, Secret Invasions, Original Sins and every event in between, openly-gay writer Allan Heinberg created the pair in 2005's Young Avengers #1 and reminded readers that Marvel's "world outside your window" included more than just the definitions of love that had been portrayed to that point.

The two also enabled other writers to create more realistic portrayals of sexuality in their team books as evidenced by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie's Young Avengers volume that also featured queer characters in Miss America, Prodigy, and Loki.

Recently, Wiccan and Hulkling were married as part of the Empyre crossover.

Coagula

There are very few out trans characters in superhero comic books, but when transwoman writer Rachel Pollack took over the reins on Doom Patrol from Grant Morrison, she aimed to shift the focus. 

In wanting to create a positive portrayal of a queer trans woman, she created Kate Godwin a.k.a. Coagula, a superhero with the ability to coagulate liquids and dissolve solids at will.

Initially rejected by the Justice League, Coagula found a home with the Doom Patrol, though she's rarely been seen in recent years.

Iceman

In 2015’s All-New X-Men #40, the younger Bobby Drake was psychically outed as homosexual by Jean Grey, retroactively making the founding member of the X-Men Marvel's highest-profile queer mutant. 

While Jean Grey's invasion of Bobby's privacy was problematic because he did not choose to come out on his own, making one of Marvel's oldest characters gay is notable in the way it reframes past and future stories. 

The controversy surrounding Iceman's outing may have muddied the waters a bit on what is an important moment in Marvel history, but it did allow readers and creators alike to participate in a dialogue about the realities of these situations in everyday life.

Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy

Harley Quinn's queerness has always been a bit up in the air. Comic creators made her abusive relationship with the Joker the focus of many of her stories, but subtle references that something more romantic may be going on have always been made about her relationship with Poison Ivy. 

But in 2015, Harley Quinn writers Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti confirmed that Harley and Ivy were non-monogamous girlfriends, cementing Harley's status as one of DC’s highest-profile queer characters and taking her interactions with Power Girl and Wonder Woman from potential queerbaiting to legitimate interest.

Even before their relationship was confirmed, Harley and Ivy were a fan-favorite power couple, especially for queer women. And now that they're both out - and took things even further in the Harley Quinn: The Animated Series: The Eat, Bang, and Kill Tour spin-off comic - Harley and Ivy are one of comics' most prominent on-again-off-again queer couples.

Constantine

Ol' Hellblazer has been confirmed bisexual since Brian Azzarello's 'Ashes & Dust in the City of Angels' matter-of-factly treated the character's queerness.

That portrayal has allowed other writers to explore exactly what that means for the wayward magician. 

Bisexual writer James Tynion IV’s recent work on the character reaffirmed Constantine’s fluid attraction and helped expand the kinds of stories that queer superhero characters can be expected to be a part of.

Midnighter and Apollo

Created as analogs of Batman and Superman, Apollo and Midnighter were among the first openly gay superheroes in comic books and were certainly the most visible gay superhero couple in the late '90s and early '00s. 

When the Wildstorm Universe was folded into the DCU proper, they maintained their sexualities but their relationship was either off or completely erased before Steve Orlando's Midnighter title affirmed that they dated but were broken up in the 'New 52.'

However, the success of that run led to a renewed interest in the characters, with the World’s Finest Couple getting together again in the 'Rebirth' era with the Midnighter & Apollo title.

Batwoman

A military brat. A socialite. A caped crusader. A lesbian? Kate Kane's military upbringing didn't make it easy for her to embrace her sexuality but her struggle definitely informed her heroism. 

While different writers have had varying degrees of success with Batwoman, there was no doubt about her sexuality from the beginning, and fans embraced the character immediately, first in Detective Comics and then in a critically-acclaimed solo title. 

Before the launch of the 'New 52,' her relationship with GCPD Detective Renee Montoya was up there with our last entry on our list as a paragon for well-written, nuanced queer relationships, and their visibility helped open up doors for many other characters moving forward.

Wonder Woman

Until just a few years ago, Wonder Woman's status as a queer character was contentious. 

She was created by William Moulton Marston, a psychologist (and inventor of the lie detector test), who believed that society itself would be better off in the hands of women rather than men. Based on a combination of his polyamorous romantic partners, Elizabeth Holloway and Olive Byrne, Diana Prince was born into Marston’s ideal vision and embodied his views on feminism. 

After Marston's death, the two women continued his work, imbuing the character with a passion for social justice and maintaining the queer identity that is central to the character's earliest days.

Over the years, the subversive nature of Wonder Woman had been lost as more writers took her on adventures more fitting a superhero than a feminist icon, and her sexuality was defined in more binary terms due to relationships with Steve Trevor, Batman, and Superman. 

But former Wonder Woman writer Greg Rucka took a definitive stance saying, "the answer is obviously yes," when asked about her sexuality, reaffirming that Wonder Woman has been and continues to be a queer character for all time.

While Oda is listed as "creator" of One Piece: Heroines, it will actually be written by Jun Esaka, with art by Sayaka Suwa. It's unclear exactly how Oda fits in, but he's definitely putting his name front-and-center on Heroines. We're assuming that means he's going to at the very least be a guiding hand in the creative process, so fans can rest assured that One Piece's original creator is overseeing the spin-off.

"Follow Nami, Robin, Vivi and Perona as the heroines of One Piece go off on their own adventures in this collection of prose short stories!" reads Viz Media's announcement of One Piece: Heroines. "One Piece: Heroines, written by Jun Esaka, created by Eiichiro Oda and illustrations by Sayaka Suwa, releases Spring 2025."

One Piece is of course the story of Luffy D Monkey and his quest to become the Pirate King. The blockbuster manga-turned-anime-turned-live action show (and video game, and toys, and, and, and…) is one of the most popular media franchises in the world. But it's about to go out at the height of its popularity, with creator Eiichiro Oda planning the series' impending conclusion - including the reveal of what the fabled 'One Piece' that serves as the story's title actually is.

There's not much more info to go on yet, but there's still a bit of time before One Piece: Heroines debuts in spring 2025.

One Piece's latest twist is a perfect encapsulation of the series - and something that Eiichiro Oda has been building towards from the start.

Yojimbot is set in a post-apocalyptic future Japan overrun by robots that re-enact old samurai rituals. A father and son are fleeing some murderous fellow humans when they encounter one such robo-ronin - a "Yojimbot" who breaks his programming to defend them. 

Yep, if you're a fan of the likes of Usagi Yojimbo or Lone Wolf and Cub then it sounds like this one is for you! Here's Repos' cover for the collection, subtitled Metal Silence.

Dark Horse's official synopsis for the book has this to say:

"While attempting to flee a robot-inhabited island, Hideo and his son Hiro are attacked by a troop of armored humans. When Hideo sacrifices himself to save his son, a lone robot-samurai, called a Yojimbot, stands between Hiro and his death. Throughout their journey to escape the island, the robot-and-child duo are joined by other Yojimbots willing to protect Hiro against the hazards of the ruined island to find the mysterious "rights holder" who may hold the key to Hiro's safety. But more dangerous foes lie between Hiro and his freedom…"

A manga-influenced bandes dessinées, Yojimbot was originally published in French. The new collected edition is published by Dark Horse Comics in bookstores on December 3 and lands in comic shops the following day.

Osamu Tezuka's samurai manga classic Dororo is getting a cyberpunk makeover with Fantagraphics' new series, Search & Destroy.

Here's Steve Morris's main cover for the special, followed by a variant from Vincenzo Riccardi and a photo cover. Ariel Olivetti will provide a fourth, as-yet-unseen cover.

The Farscape 25th Anniversary special will be an anthology, presenting all new stories by a cast of comics talent, including Outsiders' Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly, Go Go Power Rangers' Sina Grace, Sarah Gailey, and Keith R.A. DeCandido - who penned the original Farscape comics. 

The special is also the first new Farscape comic in 14 years. The range started back in 2002, at WildStorm, with the two-issue War Torn limited series. BOOM! picked up the license in 2008 and published several limited series and an ongoing comic that ran for 24 issues, before ending in 2010. The BOOM! comics are generally considered to be a canonical continuation of the series.

The Farscape 25th Anniversary Special #1 is published by BOOM! Studios on August 28.

Like your sci-fi a little darker? Here's our pick of five essential cyberpunk horror comics.

In particular, we've picked out 10 comics that inspired or are directly connected to the storyline of X-Men '97. These are comics that span the 60-plus year history of the team, including several from the actual '90s. So put on your ruby quartz visor, pop your claws, and get ready to dig into these 10 comics to read after X-Men '97, presented in canonical order.

X-Men: Season One 

The origins of the X-Men, including the team's early years with Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, Iceman, and Angel aren't directly shown in X-Men '97. But the team's history still looms large, especially with Cyclops and Jean Grey's struggles to find their place with the team after so many years as X-Men.

It's entirely possible to go back to the earliest X-Men comics from the '60s to get some insight into those halcyon days, but if you're looking for a condensed version with some modern sensibilities, 2012's X-Men: Season One (also sometimes collected as X-Men: Uncanny Origins) by writer Dennis Hopeless and artist Jamie McKelvie is a great pick.

Uncanny X-Men #185, LifeDeath I and II

1984's Uncanny X-Men #185 and #186, and 1985's Uncanny X-Men #198 form something of a trilogy for Storm, one of the most powerful of the X-Men – a saga that also played out slightly differently in X-Men '97. In X-Men #185, Storm loses her powers to a neutralizer ray built by Forge, protecting Rogue from its blast. 

Then in #186, which lends its title 'LifeDeath' to an episode of X-Men '97, Storm and Forge deal with the fallout of Storm's power loss, and the relationship that blossoms between them as a result. And the story gets a capstone in X-Men #198's 'LifeDeath Part II,' with both LifeDeath issues written by Chris Claremont with guest artist Barry Windsor Smith.

The Trial of Magneto

The trial of Magneto is a pivotal moment in the early part of X-Men '97 season one, and in comics, it took place in 1985's landmark X-Men #200. The events of Magneto's trial play out in somewhat similar fashion in comics as they do in the animated series, and it has just as much impact on the future of the team.

Written by Chris Claremont, who penned many of the team's biggest moments for over 20 years, with art from John Romita Jr., X-Men #200 marks the start of a new era of the X-Men, in which Magneto led the team for some time.

Mutant Massacre, Uncanny X-Men #350

Released across multiple titles in 1986, 'Mutant Massacre' is generally considered the first line-wide X-Men crossover, sparking a tradition that continues on to this day of stories so big that they pull in every X-Men title, and even some from throughout the Marvel Universe.

In this story, Mister Sinister unleashes his Marauders in the Morlock Tunnels underneath New York City, resulting in a bloodbath that takes years for the X-Men to truly reckon with - and some shocking developments when the truth of what happened is eventually revealed in 1997's Uncanny X-Men #350 that will shake X-Men '97 fans to their core.

X-Men: Inferno

Episode 2 of X-Men '97 season one pays direct homage to the 1989 comic book crossover 'Inferno,' in which Mister Sinister's manipulations of Madelyne Pryor come to a head as she claims her hellish title as the Goblin Queen and unleashes the forces of Limbo on Earth.

Unlike in X-Men '97, Madelyne's rage is hardly confined to the X-Men's private home, spilling out all across New York City in a madcap nightmare of demonic possession. Though it's somewhat divisive for its handling of Madelyne Pryor, 'Inferno' is a must-read for any fan of X-Men '97.

Uncanny X-Men #275

Much like in X-Men '97, there was a period of years where Professor X was away from Earth with the Shi'Ar, while presumed dead by many of the X-Men. And just like in X-Men '97, Xavier eventually returns to the team, changed by his time in the Shi'Ar empire.

Xavier's return to the team takes place in 1991's Uncanny X-Men #275, in which he first teams up with his former students on a mission in space while wearing a distinctive suit of Shi'Ar armor that hides his identity. There are some further complications in the comics however, including the presence of shapeshifting Skrull infiltrators.

Wolverine: The Crunch Conundrum

Told in 1992's Wolverine #51-53, 'The Crunch Conundrum' isn't the most famous Wolverine story, but it has all the weird wackiness that comes with the involvement of the bizarre TV monster known as Mojo, including the introduction of Jubilee's future Mojoworld self Abcissa.

This is prime Wolverine and Jubilee action, from the era of the early '90s when Jubes was Logan's protege. And it's written by legendary Wolverine writer Larry Hama, with art by all-time great X-Men artist Marc Silvestri, so it's one of the best examples you'll get of what it was like reading X-Men comics at their height in the early '90s.

X-Men: Fatal Attractions

When it comes to monumental X-Men stories of the '90s, few are as impactful and memorable as 'Fatal Attractions,' another saga that signaled major changes to the X-Men and many of its members, and which spanned multiple titles and issues. 

Many of the story's biggest plot points made it into the closing episodes of X-Men '97 season one.including Wolverine's adamantium being ripped from his bones by Magneto, which changed Logan for years. And then there's Professor X's mind-wiping of Magneto, which eventually led to the creation of the reality-threatening villain Onslaught.

Operation Zero Tolerance

Operation: Zero Tolerance forms the backbone of the main overarching plotline of X-Men '97 season one, and it takes many of its cues from comics. In the 1996-97 multi-title crossover the villain Bastion and his advanced Prime Sentinels become major threats to the X-Men and their allies.

With its sprawling chapters that sometimes result in choppy storytelling, Operation: Zero Tolerance represents some of the best and most frustrating parts of '90s X-Men, and it's a chapter well worth reading for fans who want to see what Bastion and the late '90s era of X-Men comics are all about.

New X-Men: E is for Extinction

The destruction of Genosha and the massacre of its mutant citizens is a major plot point in X-Men '97 season one. And though the circumstances are slightly different, that story comes straight from comics, in writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely's New X-Men which kicks off with the story 'E is for Extinction.'

In many ways, Morrison and Quitely's New X-Men, which marked a bold new direction for the team in 2001, also marked the true end of the '90s era of the X-Men, closing the chapter on a decade of unprecedented success for the team while also evolving them into their next incarnation.

When you're ready for even more X-Men comics to dig into, check out the best X-Men stories of all time.

Marvel's five-issue Aliens: What If...? comic offers an alternative ending, however. The series, which is based on a story in-part by Burke actor Paul Reiser, neatly explains how the character may have survived and escaped back to Earth - only to find himself subject to the cruel whims of his paymasters at the Weyland-Yutani corporation.

The series has, so far, been a lot of fun, neatly joining up with the start of Alien 3 in its first issue before leaping ahead by 35 years to find an older, sadder, but no less weaselly Burke estranged from his daughter. We've got an exclusive preview of the penultimate issue right here, and if you've been reading the series so far, then you'll know that an alien queen has just (chest)burst her way onto the scene. Check it out in the gallery below.

"WHAT IF…CARTER BURKE HAD LIVED?" asks Marvel's synopsis. "Or more importantly, what if Carter Burke was about to die a different, even more horrible death?! Xenomorphs are loose on the mining asteroid where Burke's made his small sad life and even-more-insignificant career. Panic is about to break out, slaughter to follow - and once again, it's all Burke's fault. Is this justice at last for the consummate company man? Or is there more to Burke's character hidden beneath the mountain of mistakes?"

Aliens: What If...? #4 is written by Hans Rodionoff and Brian Volk-Weiss, from a story devised by the pair with Adam F Goldberg, Paul Reiser, and his son Leon. It's drawn by Guiu Vilanovo, with colors by Yen Nitro and lettering by Clayton Cowles. The issue is published by Marvel Comics on June 5, with a collected edition of the five-issue story landing on October 1.

Elsewhere in Marvel's Alien line, the xenomorphs are about to battle the Avengers!