The X-Men are set for a dramatic transformation in 2027, as Marvel teases 'some big changes' with the upcoming DNX crossover event. This highly anticipated event, which will see the X-Men team up with the Fantastic Four, promises to be a pivotal moment in the series, with the battle between Cyclops and the evil mad scientist version of his old friend Beast taking center stage. With the crossover scheduled to run through the end of 2026, the stakes are high, and the implications for the X-Men's future are far-reaching.
What makes DNX particularly intriguing is the introduction of two Hanks McCoy characters. One is a clone of Beast at the height of his heroic career, while the other is the original Hank McCoy, who has become an out-and-out villain, running genetic mutant experiments as the Chairman of the group 3K. This dynamic adds an extra layer of complexity to the story, as the X-Men must navigate the conflict between these two versions of Hank McCoy.
At the heart of DNX is the X-Virus, which turns baseline humans into mutants. The story spins out of last year's Age of Revelation event, which showcased an alternate future ruled by Doug Ramsey in his villainous guise as Revelation. The Chairman, the evil Hank McCoy, brought knowledge of the X-Virus back to the present to weaponize it. The X-Men will be joined by the Fantastic Four, whose scientific expertise will be crucial in stopping the X-Virus.
DNX is set to be a pivotal moment in the X-Men's history, with the crossover picking up threads that have been weaving their way through the titles since 2024. Marvel's X-Men writer Jed MacKay has promised that the team won't be the same once the event is over, and the battle between Cyclops and the evil Beast will have a heavy toll on both characters. With the event set to run through the end of 2026, the X-Men and their allies will face challenges that will shape their future.
MacKay's involvement in DNX is significant, as he has previously stated that the crossover would be a 'next big milestone' in his run. The event will see him weave a complex narrative that explores the impact of the future on the present, with the X-Men and 3K on a collision course that will determine the fate of mutantkind. With the Fantastic Four joining the fray, DNX is poised to be an event that will dramatically transform the X-Men and their world.
As the X-Men prepare for the challenges ahead, fans are eagerly anticipating the release of DNX #1 on September 2, 2026. The event promises to be a thrilling and transformative moment in the series, with the potential to reshape the X-Men's future and the landscape of the Marvel universe. With the crossover's implications extending beyond the pages of the comic book, DNX is set to be a significant and memorable event for fans of the X-Men and Marvel comics.
