ResurrXion

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"ResurrXion" thematic stories
The logo used for the "ResurrXion" storyline
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
Publication dateMarch 2017
Main character(s)Inhumans
X-Men

"ResurrXion" was a 2017 relaunch by the American publisher

Secret Wars
" storyline.

One notable effect of the relaunch is that it reaffirmed the importance of the X-Men characters and franchise, which some critics felt had grown isolated and diminished in prestige in light of the success of the Avengers-centered films of the

20th Century Fox's then-ownership of the feature film rights for the X-Men,[1][2] before Disney bought the studio in March 2019.[3][4]

Publication history

"ResurrXion" was initially announced in September 2016 before the storylines "

Uncanny Inhumans, and Mosaic. In March a few weeks before the "ResurrXion" lineup was launched some of the writers at Marvel teased what to expect from some of the characters involved in the upcoming event.[8] The event was officially launched on March 29, 2017 with Inhumans Prime and X-Men Prime.[citation needed
]

Prime synopses

In order to set up for the main new ongoing titles that were coming up, Marvel launched two one-shot books, X-Men Prime and Inhumans Prime. Each book was used to set up how each team was going to move forward after the events of "Inhumans vs X-Men", as well as setting up the story arcs for other tie-in books.

Inhumans Prime synopsis

The

Terrigen in favor of the X-Men, she addresses the people of New Attilan and abdicates the throne; Iso becomes the new ruler of New Attilan in Medusa's stead. Medusa's final command as queen is to sentence Maximus to eternal solitude in space. Iso makes her first official speech as ruler and announces that even though the Terrigen is gone and thus the source of their powers, they will continue to thrive as a people working closely alongside the rest of the world. As the now-former Royal Family begins to plan their next move given their new status quo of living without their birthright of Terrigen, Marvel Boy appears with a mysterious proposition for them.[9]

X-Men Prime synopsis

Kitty Pryde returns to earth and tries to establish a normal life for herself outside of superheroics until Storm finds her and informs her of everything that has transpired on earth between while Kitty was in space. Storm then announces to Kitty that she's contemplating resigning as leader of the X-Men due to leading them to war against the Inhumans when the situation could have been handled diplomatically instead. Storm takes Kitty to

Domino[10]

Notable changes

Many important changes took place in both Inhumans and X-Men titles that have had a significant impact on the direction and tone of each series for the long-run.

Impact on Inhumans titles

The now-former Royal Family joins Marvel Boy on a potential suicide-mission to space in order to learn about an ancient

Quake assembles a new team of Secret Warriors to help her defeat Hydra. Karnak becomes resigned to his fate on earth and becomes more passive than in the past.[13]

Impact on X-Men titles

Storm steps down as leader due to feeling guilty for her actions when

Earth 616 as an amnesiac.[15] Jean begins to sense that the Phoenix Force is returning for her.[16] Weapon X resurfaces and begins tracking specific mutants for a mysterious unknown project after kidnapping and experimenting on Lady Deathstrike.[17]

Titles involved

Inhumans titles

X-Men titles

References

  1. ^ Jamie Lovett (1 March 2017). "The Near-Death And ResurrXion Of The X-Men". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  2. CBR.com
    . Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  3. ^ Szalai, Georg; Bond, Paul (March 20, 2019). "Disney Closes $71.3 Billion Fox Deal, Creating Global Content Powerhouse". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 20, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  4. ^ Snider, Mike (December 14, 2017). "Disney to buy key 21st Century Fox assets for $52.4 billion". USA Today. Archived from the original on May 3, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  5. ^ Meagan Damore (2 September 2016). "Marvel's ResurrXion to Follow Death of X, Inhumans vs. X-Men". CBR.com. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  6. ^ Jamie Lovett (30 March 2017). "Inhumans ResurrXion: Everything You Need To Know". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  7. ^ George Marston (22 December 2016). "X-MEN 101: What You Need To Know For 'RESURRXION'". Newsarama. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  8. ^ Tim Stevens (2 March 2017). "RESURRXION: PRIME CUTS". Marvel Comics. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  9. ^ Inhumans Prime. Marvel Comics.
  10. ^ X-Men Prime. Marvel Comics.
  11. ^ Royals (Vol. 1) #1–3. Marvel Comics.
  12. ^ Black Bolt (Vol. 1) #1. Marvel Comics.
  13. ^ Secret Warriors (Vol. 2), #1–2. Marvel Comics.
  14. ^ X-Men: Gold (Vol. 4) #1–3. Marvel Comics.
  15. ^ X-Men: Blue (Vol. 4) #1–4. Marvel Comics.
  16. ^ Jean Grey (Vol. 4) #1. Marvel Comics.
  17. ^ Weapon X (Vol. 4) #1. Marvel Comics.