The highly anticipated run of Gail Simone and David Marquez’s Uncanny X-Men is underway and with it, of course, is the announcement of some Marvel variant covers. Besides Marquez himself, some notable talented artists confirmed for new covers include Leinil Francis Yu, Andy Kubert, Stephen Segovia, Luciano Vecchio, Mr Garcin, and a wraparound connecting variant Scott Koblish.
If that wasn’t all, there’s also a notable Negative Space Variant of Jubilee by John Tyler Christopher, and perhaps most shockingly, a throwback Hidden Gem Variant created by the legendary Jim Lee, which is a big deal because Lee has had quite a bit of discourse regarding his art commissions of late.
You can read more in Marvel’s press release:
Next month, industry superstars Gail Simone and David Marquez bring the X-Men home in a new run of UNCANNY X-MEN. In the wake of Krakoa’s fall and Professor X’s imprisonment, the series sees Rogue take on the responsibility of leader by reuniting a core team of X-Men at a new home in New Orleans. It’s a new era for one of the most groundbreaking titles in comic book history, and today, fans can check out all the stunning covers that will grace the highly-anticipated first issue!
Among the covers are exciting shots of the new team lineup by acclaimed artists Leinil Francis Yu, Andy Kubert, Stephen Segovia, and series artist Marquez; the first in a series of team member spotlights by Luciano Vecchio; and a gorgeous Negative Space Variant Cover of Jubilee by best-selling cover artist John Tyler Christopher. Plus, enjoy a throwback to one of Rogue’s most memorable tales in a Hidden Gem Variant Cover by the legendary Jim Lee. Also available is the third part of Scott Koblish’s epic Wraparound Connecting Variant Cover that will test even the most diehard X-Fan’s knowledge, an eye-catching collage piece by Mr Garcin, and a logo variant cover.
In today’s world, mutants need the X-Men more than ever. With Professor X gone, Rogue reluctantly finds herself as the X-Man designated to keep the team together. Rogue, Wolverine, Gambit, Nightcrawler, and Jubilee forge a new home in a New Orleans, and when four mysterious young mutants show up at their doorstep, that home becomes a haven. Protecting mutants from a world that hates and fears them, and using their powers to ensure there’s a future worth living in. They are the Uncanny X-Men!
Variant Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ – 75960620917000191
Virgin Variant Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ – 75960620917000122
Negative Space Virgin Variant Cover by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER – 75960620917000131
Variant Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU – 75960620917000116
Rogue Variant Cover by LUCIANO VECCHIO – 75960620917000161
Rogue Virgin Variant Cover by LUCIANO VECCHIO – 75960620917000119
Variant Cover by ANDY KUBERT – 75960620917000181
Variant Cover by STEPHEN SEGOVIA – 75960620917000141
Hidden Gem Variant Cover by JIM LEE – 75960620917000120
Disco Dazzler Variant Cover by PABLO VILLALOBOS – 75960620917000171
Variant Cover by MR GARCIN – 75960620917000121
Wraparound Connecting Variant Cover by SCOTT KOBLISH – 75960620917000151
Logo Variant Cover – 75960620917000144
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Why does the Dazzler cover look like she’s dressed as Magik?
It is Magik. I believe the variant cover theme of that month is “Disco Dazzler” so a few titles will have those styles of variants.