X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE ALPHA, the opening chapter of Jeph Loeb and Simone Di Meo's new Age of Apocalypse saga, gets a Second Printing featuring covers by Leinil Francis Yu and Joe Madureira.

The press release follows:

Media Release -- Marvel's most legendary dystopian future is back! X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE ALPHA #1 hit stands this past Wednesday, kicking off a six-part event series celebrating the 30th anniversary of AGE OF APOCALYPSE, the groundbreaking X-Men epic. Written by legendary scribe Jeph Loeb, one of the creators behind the original event, and drawn by superstar artist Simone Di Meo, the series sees the X-Men of the Age of Apocalypse crash into the main Marvel Universe in a battle for their very existence! The highly anticipated issue sold out and will return with a Second Printing on October 22. The new printing will feature new versions of the issue's variant covers by Leinil Francis Yu and Joe Madureira, another superstar creator behind the original Age of Apocalypse who makes his grand return to the franchise with variant covers for each issue.



A dystopian future created when Charles Xavier was killed, AGE OF APOCALYPSE is home to a war-torn group of X-Men led by Magneto. In order to free their Earth from Apocalypse's cruel reign, they were willing to sacrifice their very existence-or so they thought! The main timeline was restored, Apocalypse was defeated, but their world lived on! Taking place in the direct aftermath of the original crossover's explosive finale, X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE reignites the mission of this iconic reality's X-Men as they journey here to ensure their universe's survival. This desperate mission will take them into the main Marvel Universe, where they will come into conflict with their classic counterparts, forever impacting both team's destinies!

"So thrilled to hear that X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE ALPHA #1 is going to a Second Printing with a Leinil Francis Yu cover AND a Joe Madureira Cover!" Loeb said. "It's 1995 all over again, only this time with the incredible artistry of Simone Di Meo making his X-Men debut. Grab this one now as it's the start of an epic adventure with the All-New, All-Different X-Men of Apocalypse!"

Here's what critics had to say about X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE so far:

The story is powerful, the depth is adamant, and the quality is more than obvious. This comic was made with the fans of Age of Apocalypse in mind, and it shows heavily.
– Nerd Initiative

A blazing return to a familiar era.
– Comic Watch

The combination of nostalgic callbacks, accessible character work, and sheer visual spectacle makes this a worthy return to one of Marvel's most iconic alternate universes.
– AIPT Comics

Check out the covers and pick up X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE ALPHA #1 at your local comic shop!



X-MEN OF APOCALYPSE ALPHA #1 – Second Printing!
Written by JEPH LOEB
Art and Cover by SIMONE DI MEO
Second Printing Variant Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU – 75960621271200112
Second Printing Ratio Virgin Variant Cover by JOE MADUREIRA – 75960621271200125
On Sale 10/22

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