Benjamin Percy

Heads will roll in the Trials of X It's Halloween, and the X-Men have to face a horror born of a neighboring town in Westchester: the Headless Horseman? And that's not the only terror targeting them On Krakoa, where the dead walk among the living and the unforgiveable has been forgiven, the New Mutants must battle an old foe: the psychic entity known as the Shadow King Amahl Farouk executes his master plan -- but is he the one in control? Meanwhile, Maverick returns for a team-up with Wolverine But when C.I.A. agent Jeff Bannister uncovers a secret surveillance device aimed at Krakoa, Logan faces a life-or-death protection mission on the run -- with nowhere safe to hide COLLECTING: X-Men (2021) 4, New Mutants (2019) 22-23, Wolverine (2020) 17-18

This Side of the Divide: New Lore of the American West is the second entry in the Divide anthology series attempting to capture the newness, vastness, territoriality, and sense of transience alive in the American West. In this collection legends, myths, tales, omens, folk horror, and science fiction explore the fantastical, the apocalyptic, the bizarre, the unknown, and the apocryphal origins and conclusions of life on the occidental side of the Continental Divide. In this collection, after the ‘what is’ comes the ‘what will be’, as acclaimed authors and emerging voices weave tales that push the boundaries of imagination: Ken Liu takes us to the frontiers of America and China in a stark tale of perseverance; Kate Bernheimer immerses us in the fairytale lands of modern celebrity; Benjamin Percy takes us hunting for deer and connection in eastern Oregon; Yuri Herrera grants us insight on our future overlords; Tessa Fontaine places us in-between with a monster and a question; Dominique Dickey chases familiar ghosts; and Willy Vlautin takes us on the wild ride that is a winning streak. Accompanied by a foreword from This Side of the Divide alum, and author of The Forbidden City, Vanessa Hua, these twenty-five pieces of new lore excavate the beauty, the uncertainty, the longing, the bitter interactions and stark truths; the strong people and vivid places that have shaped, and will continue to shape the West until the end of days.

On the hunt for a missing sword, Logan comes face-to-face with Arakkii pirate crimelord Sevyr Blackmore But will their fight offer the clues that Wolverine needs to catch his bitter enemy, Solem...or will it be the distraction that puts Logan right where the manipulative mutant wants him? Then, CIA agent Jeff Bannister uncovers a secret surveillance device aimed at Krakoa -- but someone wants their bug back, and Bannister out of the picture. Where can Wolverine and his friend find safe haven? And the best there is gets the worst partner possible when Deadpool seeks Krakoan citizenship Wade Wilson has uncovered a dangerous plot that could mean doom for the mutants' safe haven, and it's going to take a titanic team-up to quell the threat Plus, as if that wasn't enough -- the Hand's Hellbride seeks deadly revenge COLLECTING: Wolverine (2020) 14-25

Dangers multiply in the Trials of X The bosses of X-Corp know it's impossible to succeed in business without making a few enemies -- but Noblesse Pharmaceuticals has sent their most cutthroat team to complete a very hostile takeover The Marauders point their bow to the stars -- but what awaits Captain Kate Pryde's crew, and why has it sworn vengeance? In space, no one can hear you bleed Beast's best-laid plans invite an enemy close to the heart as Mikhail Rasputin's secret works are at last revealed If X-Force can't root out this invasion, it will be time for Mikhail's brother Colossus to step in And the ten kingdoms of Otherworld must decide: Are Excalibur heroes of the realm, or witchbreed to be put to the stake? COLLECTING: X-Corp (2021) 5, Marauders (2019) 24-25, X-Force (2019) 23-24, Excalibur (2019) 24

Enter Cerebrax As Wolverine returns to Krakoa, a mind-melding new threat grips the island via a security flaw that X-Force will have to patch -- with extreme prejudice Where does Cerebrax come from, and what does it want with Forge? Its hunger for minds is insatiable -- but when Cerebrax absorbs the consciousnesses and powers of Krakoa's most powerful mutants, X-Force will need to step it up, big time But just as Quentin Quire starts to live up to his potential, Cerebrax targets the biggest mutant of all...Krakoa itself A fight this big is going to take all the power X-Force can muster. Can the team triumph against the island that kills like a man? COLLECTING: X-Force (2019) 27-33

Deadly confrontations darken the Trials of X Wolverine's quest brings his face-to-face with Arakkii pirate crime lord Sevyr Blackmore Captain Britain and Excalibur may be reunited, but an escort mission into Otherworld reveals deep political unrest among Saturnyne's court -- and a brutal sacrifice bears fruit As threats hurtle toward Earth from all sides, the fearless X-Men fight a seemingly unstoppable wave of annihilation And Mister Sinister's abandoned clone is returning to Krakoa to reclaim the cape -- and destroy the Hellions Collecting WOLVERINE (2020) #15-16, EXCALIBUR (2019) #22, X-MEN (2021) #2 and HELLIONS (2020) #13-14.

A pivotal tale for the Krakoan era The mutant known as Wolverine has lived for decades under many identities, but now the fate of the future is entwined with his past When a time-traveling assassin targets a key figure in mutant history, Logan must travel back to various points in his own long life to stop him. Fan-favorite eras and never-before-seen adventures will be explored And in the present, Moira MacTaggert finds herself cut off from Krakoa and on the run. Who -- or what -- is the mysterious figure chasing her? And with Wolverine busy saving the past, can his extended family step up to safeguard the future? Benjamin Percy presents a time-shredding saga across all of Wolverine history -- and futures yet to come COLLECTING: X Lives of Wolverine (2022) 1-5, X Deaths of Wolverine (2022) 1-5

The best there is -- and the worst partner possible Deadpool was the king of Staten Island, and now he wants to be an honorary citizen of Krakoa. Wolverine just wants him to shut up. But when Wade Wilson uncovers a dangerous plot that could mean doom for the mutants' safe haven, it's going to take a titanic team-up to quell the threat But that doesn't mean that Logan has to like it. As the two head deeper into danger and find themselves outnumbered and surrounded, Wolverine and Deadpool must make peace quickly in a last-ditch effort to save mutant lives. But what's with all the robot X-Men? What do they have to do with the X-Desk? And how does Wolverine's old pal Maverick fit in? COLLECTING: Wolverine (2020) 20-25

New beginnings in the Reign of X The Old Cable is back -- locked, loaded and landing on the deadliest planet in X-history to steal the ultimate weapon...and stop the Last Annihilation The investigation into Scarlet Witch's death takes a very unexpected turn as the Avengers and X-Men unite to face monster attacks on Krakoa And what act of redemption will trigger the latest massive step forward for mutantkind in the Krakoan era? Meanwhile, Wolverine is on the hunt for a missing sword -- and his deadly new nemesis, Solem, is playing mind games Collecting CABLE: RELOADED (2021) #1, X-MEN: TRIAL OF MAGNETO (2021) #3-5 and WOLVERINE (2020) #14.

After half a century of horror, Ghost Rider goes back to flaming-skulled basics Johnny Blaze is in a haze. He has the perfect life: idyllic small town, wife and kids, dog -- the American dream. Except for the nightmares. Blaze is having terrifying visions and can tell that something's not right. And then there is the constant, pounding headache...like something inside trying to get out. This world he's living in is too good to be true. In fact, it's more like a prison. But who would purposely be keeping the Spirit of Vengeance on the sidelines? Nobody puts Ghost Rider in the corner It's time for Blaze to hit the dark roads of the Marvel Universe once more, confronting its monsters and battling his demons. Let's ride COLLECTING: Ghost Rider (2022) 1-5, Ghost Rider 50th Anniversary Special (2022) 1

Party time in the Reign of X The Hellfire Gala is the biggest mutant event of the season, and Emma Frost is your host for a night of dinner, drinks and deceit. Everyone will be there, dressed to the nines -- your favorite mutants, their closest allies...even their worst enemies X-Force will be on hand to deal with any troublemakers and gatecrashers -- but can the Hellions somehow get an invitation, or will they be turned away at the door? Meanwhile, for Captain Britain and Excalibur, the Gala may result in a diplomatic incident Either way, raise your glasses for the first big moment of the night -- the eagerly awaited announcement of Krakoa's very first elected team of X-Men COLLECTING: Marauders (2019) 21, X-Force (2019) 20, Hellions (2020) 12, Excalibur (2019) 21, X-Men (2019) 21

From award-winning author Benjamin Percy comes the second novel in his grippingly sci-fi series, The Comet Cycle, in which a passing comet has caused irreversible change to the growth of fungi, spawning a dangerous, invasive species in the Pacific Northwest.