In a major upset, Marvel has just killed off a belovedX-Menhero, andeven more shocking, the X-Men have already found a new hero to succeed the classic character in the fallout of her untimely death.The Age of Revelation just changed not just the X-Men, but all the Marvel Universe’s heroes in the most brutal of ways.
Unbreakable X-Men#2, by Gail Simone and Lucas Werneck, features Gambit leading the remains of the X-Men afterRevelation’s reign has resulted in devastating lossfor the mutant heroes, and Gambit especially:the death of Rogue.
However, in Rogue’s absence, the X-Men have recruited Spider-Girl as her successor.
The Age of Revelation Kills Off Rogue To Make Way For The Next Generation Of Mutant Heroes
Unbreakable X-Men#2; By The Creative Team Of Gail Simone And Lucas Werneck
The cover ofUnbreakable X-Men#1 depicts Gambit standing over Rogue’s gravestone, donning a green blindfold reminiscent of Rogue’s iconic green bandanna, revealing a very dark future for the hero and husband.How and when Rogue meets her demise is uncertain,asRogue Storm#1 features Anne Marie very much aliveat an undisclosed point during the Age of Revelation.
In any case, with Rogue seemingly gone,Unbreakable X-Men#2 will featureGambit’s X-Men recruiting Makawalu Akana’s Spider-Girl, a mutant with the ability to mimic any power she can witness. Spider-Girl’s addition raises the question of whether Spider-Girl’s skills and powers will be good enough to make up for the absence of Rogue.
The Age of Revelation has led to the deaths of many heroes, Avengers and X-Men alike, but the surviving mutant heroes,such as Temper and Ransom, join Gambit as he carries the torch for his departed wife. And with Spider Girl superseding Rogue,Makawalu can mimic her teammates' powers without the drawbacks of Rogue’s power-zapping touch.
The X-Men Replace Rogue With Spider-Girl, And Her Powers Are Just as Impressive
A Major Shake-Up For TheAge Of RevelationStory Arc
Despite theX-Men losing one of their strongest heroes, Spider-Girl is the perfect substitute, as her powers display a similar disposition, and a decade is plenty of time for Spider-Girl to hone her powers.Many heroes' powers have evolved inAge of Revelation’sfuture; Makawalu may even be more powerful than Rogue in this “survival of the fittest” future.
With Rogue being a prominent leader of the X-Men,there is no doubt her loss will be felt throughout this new run ofUnbreakable X-Men.In this dystopic future propelled by Revelation, Apocalypse’s heir, many heroes have died, but there is an anticipation that the remaining heroes will find a way to reverse the timeline and subsequently bring Rogue back.
Source:Marvel
Unbreakable X-Men#2will be available on July 08, 2025, from Marvel Comics!
