Exceptional X-Men by Eve L. Ewing Vol. 1: Duty Calls

Illustrated by Carmen Carnero
Cover Design or Artwork by Carmen Carnero
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On sale May 06, 2025 | 128 Pages | 9781302959395

From the ashes of the Krakoan era, a unique team of X-Men rises with members both familair and brand new!

Mutantkind’s two greatest teachers mold the next generation of X-Men! 
Coming at you straight from the streets of Chicago, Kate Pryde leads a team of all-new mutants! Well, that is, if Emma Frost will let her! Meet Melee, Bronze and Axo, three young mutants who are just coming into their powers and who need guidance and training. And like it or not, that’s a job for Kate and Emma!

COLLECTING: Exceptional X-Men (2024) 1-5
Dr. Eve L. Ewing is a sociologist of education, an assistant professor at the University of Chicago and an award-winning author of four books: the poetry collections Electric Arches and 1919; the nonfiction work Ghosts in the Schoolyard: Racism and School Closings on Chicago's South Side; and a novel for young readers, Maya and the Robot. In addition, she co-authored the play No Blue Memories: The Life of Gwendolyn Brooks and has written several series for Marvel, most notably Ironheart starring Riri Williams and the 2020 relaunch of Champions.

Spanish artist and Marvel Stormbreaker Carmen Carnero captivated readers with her exquisite illustrations for Captain Marvel and Miles Morales: Spider-Man. In addition to eye-catching covers, her fast-growing list of Marvel credits includes such titles as Cyclops, X-Factor, Hellions and X-Men Red. Carnero has helped usher in a new era of shield-slinging adventure on Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty.

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From the ashes of the Krakoan era, a unique team of X-Men rises with members both familair and brand new!

Mutantkind’s two greatest teachers mold the next generation of X-Men! 
Coming at you straight from the streets of Chicago, Kate Pryde leads a team of all-new mutants! Well, that is, if Emma Frost will let her! Meet Melee, Bronze and Axo, three young mutants who are just coming into their powers and who need guidance and training. And like it or not, that’s a job for Kate and Emma!

COLLECTING: Exceptional X-Men (2024) 1-5

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Dr. Eve L. Ewing is a sociologist of education, an assistant professor at the University of Chicago and an award-winning author of four books: the poetry collections Electric Arches and 1919; the nonfiction work Ghosts in the Schoolyard: Racism and School Closings on Chicago's South Side; and a novel for young readers, Maya and the Robot. In addition, she co-authored the play No Blue Memories: The Life of Gwendolyn Brooks and has written several series for Marvel, most notably Ironheart starring Riri Williams and the 2020 relaunch of Champions.

Spanish artist and Marvel Stormbreaker Carmen Carnero captivated readers with her exquisite illustrations for Captain Marvel and Miles Morales: Spider-Man. In addition to eye-catching covers, her fast-growing list of Marvel credits includes such titles as Cyclops, X-Factor, Hellions and X-Men Red. Carnero has helped usher in a new era of shield-slinging adventure on Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty.

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