The 12 covers and solicits for the X-Men's monumental Hellfire Gala have been released, teasing a new team of X-Men and mutantkind unveiling its master plan that will reshape the Marvel Universe.
The Hellfire Gala will take place across 12 X-Men family issues, offering different perspectives and viewpoints of this single night. Fans will witness the first Krakoan X-Men team, with the final member being voted on by Marvel fans. The first look at the new high-fashion X-Men costumes for the Hellfire Gala were recently released, designed by artist Russell Dauterman.
"As the builders of Krakoa began discussing the gala within the pages of Marauders and beyond, the writers and editors began noodling on what the evening could be. At our X-Retreat just over a year ago in Chicago we had some very large story ideas and production plans that were ratified to give our artists the time they needed to collaborate on the designs," Marauders and Planet-Size X-Men writer Gerry Duggan said. "Russell has been an important part of the Marauders team from the beginning, and it only made sense to ask that he lead the way. The writers jammed on very simple prompts for a few of the looks, but by and large each character was a blank slate for Russell and our other artists. Our regular series artists were also asked to contribute around a half dozen high fashions, so if you don't see your favorite character on a cover, you'll likely see them at the party."
Duggan continued, "We haven't sent any of these books to press yet, but I know we've already left a giant mark on the line with this party. The White Queen and House Carnation set out to create a special evening like no other, and it's going to make any other galas you might hear about look like a county fair. Not that it's a contest, but...Krakoa wins. The whole world's watching us now, so we must be nothing less than fabulous."
On Sale 6/2
HELLIONS #12
- Written by ZEB WELLS
- Art and Cover by STEPHEN SEGOVIA
- WHO INVITED THE HELLIONS TO THE HELLFIRE GALA?
- Who thought it was a good idea to invite the antisocial HELLIONS to the fanciest bash of the year? Oh, no one? They weren’t invited but they showed up anyway? Yeah, that sounds about right.
MARAUDERS #21
- Written by GERRY DUGGAN & CHRIS CLAREMONT
- Art by MATTEO LOLLI & JOHN BOLTON
- WELCOME TO THE HELLFIRE GALA!
- The Hellfire Trading Company has put together the biggest event of the season – the very first HELLFIRE GALA! Everyone will be there – all your favorite mutants, their closest allies…even their worst enemies – for a night of dinner, drinks, diplomacy and deceit. Fireworks to follow. Plus: From the archives, a classic X-Men tale with our very first look at a Hellfire Gala by Chris Claremont and John Bolton!
X-FORCE #20
- Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
- Art and Cover by JOSHUA CASSARA
- INVITE-ONLY TO THE HELLFIRE GALA!
- It’s party time, but somebody’s got to work it. And when invited guests (and a few crashers) prove to be planted antagonistic agents, X-FORCE will need to get their hands dirty and keep this all under wraps…before anyone catches wind!
On Sale 6/9
EXCALIBUR #21
- Written by TINI HOWARD
- Art by MARCUS TO
- Cover by MAHMUD ASRAR
- RICTOR HATES PARTIES.
- Even the nice ones. And with Captain Britain’s return to a changed world, this one is looking to be not so nice. Excalibur’s Earth-shattering HELLFIRE GALA issue will change Krakoan diplomacy forever.
X-MEN #21
- Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
- Art by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN, NICK DRAGOTTA, SARA PICHELLI & LUCAS WERNECK
- Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
- THE HEROES OF KRAKOA DEBUT!
- It’s a changing if the guard as the first X-Men team of Krakoa debuts! One era ends as a new one begins, and the handoff happens here.
On Sale 6/16
- NEW MUTANTS #19
- Written by VITA AYALA
- Art by ALEX LINS
- Cover by MARTIN SIMMONDS
- AND I’LL CRY IF I WANT TO…
- The HELLFIRE GALA is here, and the NEW MUTANTS have the chance to take a break from training the youth of Krakoa – an opportunity to get dressed up and get down. But not everyone is on their best behavior…and someone has vanished without a trace.
PLANET-SIZE X-MEN #1
- Written by GERRY DUGGAN
- Art and Cover by PEPE LARRAZ
- Variant Cover by PEPE LARRAZ
- THEY CAME TO SLAY!
- The HELLFIRE GALA rages on, but bigger things are afoot a world away. Make no mistake – this is an X-Men book drawn by superstar artist Pepe Larraz. It is absolutely the most important issue of the month.
X-CORP #2
- Written by TINI HOWARD
- Art by ALBERTO FOCHE
- Cover by DAVID AJA
- A SHARK IN THE WATER!
- After X-CORP’s shocking debut, they’ve got fences to mend, hands to shake and most importantly – a board to staff. With Dr. Jamie Madrox’s top-class dupes staffing the HELLFIRE GALA, CXOs Monet and Angel must stalk the dance floor and hope they don’t get preyed on themselves.
On Sale 6/23
- S.W.O.R.D. #6
- Written by AL EWING
- Art and Cover by VALERIO SCHITI
- THIS IS WHAT COMES NEXT.
- On Earth, the HELLFIRE GALA is in full swing. But on S.W.O.R.D. Station One, a very different guest list comes together…as Abigail Brand finally unveils her plans for Mysterium – and the future of human and mutantkind.
WAY OF X #3
- Written by SI SPURRIER
- Art by BOB QUINN
- Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
- MAKE MORE MUTANTS.
- It’s the Hellfire Gala hangover. Nightcrawler tries to root out the evil working to destroy Krakoa by investigating all its laws, starting with… **SEXY SAXOPHONE SOLO**
WOLVERINE #13
- Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
- Art by SCOT EATON
- Cover by ADAM KUBERT
- HELLFIRE COMPROMISED!
- Can WOLVERINE and X-FORCE keep the peace or is the gala doomed?
On Sale 6/30
- X-FACTOR #10
- Written by LEAH WILLIAMS
- Art by DAVID BALDEÓN
- Cover by IVAN SHAVRIN
- THE LAST DANCE!
- At the Hellfire Gala, SECRETS WILL BE REVEALED! VENGEANCE WILL BE HAD. And someone’s number is up. You’ll never guess whose.
Source: Marvel