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Author Details

Alex Schlesinger is a Social Worker, social work trainer, and freelance Comics News journalist based out of Seattle, Washington. While Alex is new to journalism, his time at Screen Rant has quickly made writing a passion, particularly when he gets to write about the X-Men or queer-focused comics from LGBTQIA+ creators. 

Industry Focus

As a Comic News writer for Screen Rant, Alex's main focus is on Marvel Comics news, theories, and analysis, although he will also write about anything DC Black Label. Alex also loves to write about exciting new covers, fanart, and cosplay, inspired by beloved Marvel and DC heroes and villains. 

Favorite Media

In particular, Alex's writing for Screen Rant focuses on the X-Men, after his love for Marvel's Merry Mutants was reignited following 2019s House of X/Powers of X relaunch. After nearly two years writing for Screen Rant, Alex has written over 400 articles about the X-Men, and he has ZERO plans to stop!

Latest Articles

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Iron Man's New Codename Proves His Armor Is Evolving Like Never Before

Tony's new identity, as the Mysterium Man, will finally debut in Invincible Iron Man #16, as Stark takes the war against Orchis directly to Feilong.

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X-Men Finally Reveals The Terrible Secret Behind The Coming Dominion

Immortal X-Men #18 reveals the dark secret of the coming Dominion, unveiling that the celestial AI is Enigma, the 5th "child" of Nathaniel Essex.

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It's Official: Marvel's Shocking Team of Avenger Sidekicks Are Actually Joining Its Universe

Timeless (2023) #1 reveals a glimpse of Marvel's future, teasing that the iconic Sidekicks from the New Champions Variant Covers will become canon.

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Marvel Finally Reveals What Happened to X-Men's Most Powerful Mutant (To Set Up His Return)

Since Sons of X, Legion has been hiding from the Dominion-seeking Mother Righteous, and Uncanny Spider-Man #5 finally reveals where he escaped to.

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X-Men: Every Member of the Magneto Family (And Their Relationship to Its Patriarch)

The iconic X-Men antihero Magneto has a vast network of biological, chosen, and secret family, who all have complex relationships to their patriarch.

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Captain America's Evil 'Brother' Debuts New Codename as a Permanent Marvel Villain

Uncanny Avengers #5 ends with the Unity Squad "defeating" evil Hydra Cap, revealing Grant escaped imprisonment and is Marvel's newest Flag-Smasher.

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X-Men '97 Prelude Comic Will Prepare Fans For Iconic New Reboot

The beloved X-Men: TAS is getting a series reboot, with Marvel releasing an X-Men '97 prelude comic from the creators of X-Men '92: House of XCII.

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Iron Man Debuts His Ultimate Suit - Immune to Magic & Captain Marvel-Level Strength

The cover for Invincible Iron Man #16, from artist Kael Ngu, reveals Tony's much anticipated new mysterium armor, designed by artist Pepe Larraz.

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Deadpool's New Era Gives His Mutant Daughter the Spotlight She Deserves

Deadpool's newest era will see his mutant daughter Ellie Camacho taking a central role, as her and Wade try to evade his new villain, Death Grip.

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Who is Jane Howlett?: The New Female Wolverine Officially Joins Marvel Canon

Marvel reveals the upcoming Weapon X-Men limited series, showcasing a new Female Wolverine, the dapper and already iconic Jane Howlett of Earth-1281.

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Azazel Unleashes the Gory Potential of Nightcrawler's Powers With Nightmare-Fuel Kill

The conclusion to Dark X-Men reveals just how brutal an X-Team can get, with the demonic Azazel using his teleportation powers in the goriest way.

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X-Men's Best Friend Duo Reunite For Vengeance in Krakoa's Final Days

Joshua Cassara's cover for X-Men #32 depicts Kate Pryde and Illyana Rasputina fighting Orchis together, finally reuniting X-Men's most beloved ship.

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Storm's New Nickname Proves She Needs to Lead the X-Men in 2024 Reboot

X-Men: Red #18, the finale to Ewing's beloved series, sees Genesis name Storm the "Queen of Commoners," a title the mutant hero will wear with pride.

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"She Could Be an Heir": Doctor Doom Admits 1 X-Men Villain Is Worthy to Replace Him

X-Men #29 finally unveils Doom's mutant team, the "Seven Daggers of Latveria," revealing that the ruthless Volta may one day inherit his throne.

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The Origin of Wolverine's Most Iconic Catchphrase Is Finally Revealed

Predator vs. Wolverine #3 gives an origin to Logan's iconic "I'm the best there is at what I do..." catchphrase for the first time in Marvel history.

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Marvel Zombies Are Officially Spreading to Peach Momoko's Beloved Momokoverse

Marvel Zombies: Black, White & Blood #3 will see the titular monsters attacking Peach Momoko's enchanting folktale Momokoverse.

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Marvel's Most Iconic Queer Couple Just Made History (Changing X-Men Lore Forever)

The monumental X-Men Blue: Origins has finally revealed that Destiny and Mystique are Nightcrawler's biological parents, changing X-Men lore forever.

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X-Men Finally Reveals The Tragic Secret Behind Nightcrawler's Origin

X-Men's major retcon about Nightcrawler's secret birth story is filled with tragedy, but presents a beautiful opportunity for real healing.

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'Cementing Ms. Marvel’s Role in X-Men Mythos': Marvels Star To Lead Kamala's Mutant Journey into New Series

The talented Iman Vellani is set to write another Ms. Marvel limited series with Sabir Pirzada, bringing Kamala Khan and the Fall of X to Jersey City.

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10 Absolutely Stunning Peach Momoko Variant Covers

The talented artist Peach Momoko began her meteoric rise to fame due to her stunning covers for Marvel Comics, delighting fans with whimsy and terror.

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