Astonishing X-Men #7

Part one of "A Man Called X" arrives with a cover that radiates quiet menace — a bald, formally dressed figure seated in a wheelchair holds court in a shadowy, industrial space, while a blond man in casual clothes stands watchfully at his side. Mike Deodato Jr.'s linework gives the scene a cinematic weight, all deep shadows and cool atmospheric lighting that makes even a still moment feel charged with unspoken tension. Written by Robbie Thompson with interior art by Carlos Pacheco, this 2018 Marvel Legacy chapter looks set to dig into some compelling questions about identity and power.