Marvel expands X‑Men universe with new prequel comic and a look at its most inexplicable villains

A feature article examines seven X‑Men villains whose abilities appear to defy basic physics. It highlights Mystique’s mass‑changing shapeshifting, Apocalypse’s combination of molecular control, super‑strength and unrelated mental powers, the Horseman Famine’s bio‑auditory cancer caused by drumming, Black Tom Cassidy’s original wood‑based concussive blasts later altered to plant control, and the armored mutant Holocaust, among others.

Another piece details the upcoming X‑Men ’97 prequel comic that bridges seasons one and two of the animated series. Writer Steve Foxe discusses expanding Jubilee’s role—tracing her evolution from a fireworks‑shooting mutant to a more mature character—and revisiting Cable’s time‑travelling legacy. The comic is slated to stream on Disney+ in 2026, offering new storylines while preserving the series’ 1990s‑era tone.