Exceptional X-Men #11

Three mutants leap into action alongside a gleaming pink-and-gold armored figure on this energetic cover by Carmen Carnero — the guest-star billing confirms that Ironheart herself is suiting up with the Exceptional X-Men this issue. The dynamic composition showcases the team mid-charge, with sweeping metallic tendrils curling dramatically around the figures, giving the whole image a kinetic momentum that feels genuinely earned. Writer Eve L. Ewing and artist Federica Mancin continue their run with this 2025 Marvel offering, and if the cover is any indication, issue #11 brings some welcome cross-title energy to the series.