Fall of X, the X-Men's new era that marks the potential end of Krakoa as we know it, is rapidly approaching. In recent weeks, we've learned about some of the exciting new series that will launch during this dark new age of mutantkind, but one more has now been revealed: Jean Grey.
This August, longtime X-Men scribe Louise Simonson, known for her work on classic runs of X-Factor and New Mutants, is back with an all-new solo series.
When Fall of X begins in July's X-Men: Hellfire Gala #1, an epic tragedy will strike and mutantkind's future is going spiral into uncertainty. Throughout this period of turmoil, Jean Grey, the heart of the X-Men, holds the key to rescue mutantkind, but first, she’ll need to go on a journey alone into the darkest periods of her history.
Joined by artist Bernard Chang (Children of the Atom), Simonson will reveal senses-shattering new insights behind key moments in Jean's past including her early days with the X-Men, her breathtaking first interaction with the Phoenix Force, her shocking confrontation with Madelyne Pryor, and more. Each chapter will be packed with heartbreaking secrets and pulse-pounding mystery as Jean discovers the truth of what's happening and what she must do.
After the events of the Hellfire Gala, Jean's life is in shambles. Mutantkind is in dire straits - and there's nothing this founding X-Man can do. She'll have to save herself first. And that means looking into her past - for the moment when it all went wrong - in a desperate attempt to save her and all Krakoa's future.
"I loved writing X-Factor and Jean was a pivotal part of those stories, from the escape from her Phoenix-created cocoon to her life and death battle with the Goblin Queen in 'Inferno,'" Simonson says. "So It's really exciting to explore Jean's part in this new mega-adventure."
"Jean has always been a pivotal character, the fulcrum upon which so many vital story points balance. She has been constantly impacted by events outside herself and struggles to control the things she can," the writer continues. "Her life experiences have made her cautious, less impulsive and certain than when she was younger."
"Her telepathic power lets her know the best and worst of those around her but she remains loving and empathic, with a strong moral core. She's brave and constantly questions herself: Did I do what was right?"
You can check out Amy Reeder's awesome cover for Jean Grey #1 below!