Marvel Confirms the X-Men Villain Taking Thanos' Place

Published Aug 8, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT John Dodge is an MTV Writer for CBR who specializes in movies, television, comics, and pop culture. He has a deep knowledge of franchises like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel, and DC Comics, along with a passion for indie and horror titles. An expert on obscure productions from the ’80s and ’90s, John is known for his encyclopedic recall of cult classics like Beetleborgs. The X-Men are officially on track to take over for the Avengers and take on their very own Thanos-level threat. Marvel Comics has officially unveiled the next game-changing X-Men series in the form of Maximum X-Men, and it promises to be just as epic as it sounds. The upcoming ongoing series will be written by Christopher Yost and illustrated by Tony S. Daniel, who will lead the eponymous team into one of the most explosive eras they have ever seen. Maximum X-Men Will Mark a Major Post-Armageddon Turning Point for Marvel Comics Image via Marvel Comics Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST Art by TONY S. DANIEL Main cover art by TONY S. DANIEL & JAY DAVID RAMOS The official solicit synopsis for Maximum X-Men #1 from Marvel Comics reads, "In the wake of...