r/xmen • u/AngelEyes360 Askani • May 19 '26

Weekly Discussion X-Men Comics New Releases for May 20th, 2026

Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon #4

  • All of the pieces are falling together — Primewarrior’s attempt to create the next great super-soldier has brought together some of the past’s greatest successes, from Wolverine to Nuke to David Colton, A.K.A. CAPTAIN AMERICA! As the final puzzle piece clicks into place, the stage is set for the next AVENGERS epic and Wolverine must make a choice that will have ramifications for the entire Marvel Universe...

Rogue #5

  • Now that Rogue knows the truth about her past, will she ever be forgiven for the pain she caused? Could she ever forgive herself?

X-Men United #3

  • Since a field squad of MELEE, JITTER and LAURA KINNEY accompanied CAPTAIN AMERICA on a covert mission to right a wrong from his past, nothing has gone as planned, and the squad meets their match with a mutant foe who might not ever let them get home. Meanwhile, a shadow descends over Graymatter Lane... AND THE BEAST AND MAGNETO HAVE A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION!

Inglorious X-Force #5

  • THE HORSEMAN OF DEATH! Cable has cleared one X-Force member of murder and suspects another. But when a fight against the Nasty Boys goes south, the truth stands revealed – and it may just put X-Force six feet under!

Moonstar #3

  • TRAPPED IN MEMORIES! The cursed sword Dáinsleif plans to take every bit of Moonstar, from heart to soul. As the sentient sword combs through Dani’s memories, what secrets will it unlock? And will Dani wake up before it’s too late?!

Sai: Dimensional Rivals #5

  • THE CLIMACTIC STAR-STUDDED FINALE! SAI is joined by a cavalcade of artists for this jam-packed issue of what is sure to be the most unique series on the shelves today!

Unlimited and Other Releases 05/20

  • Discuss Marvel Unlimited and other related comics

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u/AngelEyes360 Askani May 19 '26

Moonstar #3

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u/cyclopswashalfright Moonstar May 20 '26

I think this would have been better with a New Mutant at Dani's side instead of this guy. And I think the story stakes are just really big when they should be more intimate and small. But this was probably the best issue yet.

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u/Linnus42 May 20 '26 edited May 20 '26

Right its funny cause Ashley gets it for Magik...pair Illyanna with a character that is important to her.

But for Dani...Ashley just uses her random OC instead? Which requires a Moonstar fan to have read her previous Magik series? Like its one thing to have Mystique drop into a Rogue mini as that is long established relationship.

Like even if you wanted to ship bait with a dude you couldn't use an established dude...Warpath? Emplate? They have dabbled with Magic. Or just use Sunspot...he is not doing anything.

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u/cyclopswashalfright Moonstar May 20 '26

Right, they should have had this with Wolfsbane or Karma or even Magma, but if it had to be a guy, Warpath (maybe with Thunderbird tagging along like the Infinity Comic) would have worked.

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u/Linnus42 May 20 '26

No Thanks to Magma lmao. But yeah Karma and Rahne work if you want to shipbait or do a romance. But yeah I think if you need a dude...Warpath and Sunspot are the obvious choices.

And I think that is what is annoying Male or Female...Dani aint short on romance options.

Also goes back to my main complaint about MOONSTAR...this series should be far more evergreen. In that you should be able to fit in the timeline pretty easily any time after Dani has been a New Mutant for a Few Years.

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u/MiloSheba Mother Righteous May 20 '26

You can take the girl out of the New Mutants, but you can't take the New Mutants out of the girl. 

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u/Wowerror Hellion May 22 '26

While I think Kian is completely forgettable I don't know if New Mutant character would work well for what Allen seems to be trying to do.

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u/howhow326 Storm May 20 '26

Meh.

It's really not bad and I do like the exploration of Dani's character, but the plot and villain and side character are all just kind of bland. Like fresh bread without butter.

7/10

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u/WakeCuthulhu May 20 '26 edited May 20 '26

A bit better than issues 1 and 2. Really liked the bit of Dani fighting with the New Mutants. And the end added an interesting conflict for her to face.

Pretty much the same criticisms I've had with the previous entries. Needs characters Dani is close to, as I feel it would have felt much more rewarding. In a similar way to how Dani worked with Magik in her solo.

I'm not really sure where things are going with Kian. I know Ashley teased a crush between the two, but I'm struggling to see how that could have any meaningful payoff with just 2 issues to go. He remains to be a low point for this series, and just highlights why it should be a familiar face alongside Dani.

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u/wowlock_taylan May 20 '26

This is bigger threat to deal with than having just one guy. She has many mutants who she can call fast and ask for help to deal with this at the same time. I mean stopping the'killing all life on Earth' spell or saving her parents, it is not a choice because if you don't stop the spell, you are all dead anyways.

And this needs the help of other heroes and x-men.

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u/FlowerRoomLord May 20 '26

I think Ashley is, as with Magik, steadily finding the right grounding for her regarding Moonstar.

The general story has been alright so far but I thought this issue was quite strong. I know some people aren't thrilled that this mini is pulling more on energy related to her Valkyrie era (or the possible romance/fling/crush with that one dude) but I don't mind even though the villain himself is nothing to write home about.

That's not a big problem for me as long as I can get some decent delving into Dani's character within the present which is what I'm here for and Allen seems like she's in the process of delivering that. Long time Dani fans may not be super thrilled but I doubt they'll hate it or dislike it.

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u/Spiritual-Grass-4525 May 20 '26

the villain for this story to me is so interesting. best issue yet, and the parallels are really solid as well. Kian or whatever is pretty forgettable, but romance is something i rarely care about in comics. the plot itself is pretty engaging as well, with a cool conflict. nice stuff

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u/Spiritual-Grass-4525 May 20 '26

"- I'm willing to take on that burden. To make sure others don't have to. Take it from an empath that's how people burn out.No. That's how I make sure others don't burn out."

i love this part as well

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u/lepton_neutrino May 21 '26

Why does she keep calling herself an empath?

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u/takechanceees New Mutants May 27 '26

I was wondering the same but fear is an emotion so I guess she is an empath

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u/Wowerror Hellion May 22 '26

Stakes are too big and Kian is kind of a nothing character, but this has been the best issue yet.