The X-Men are no strangers to chaotic romances and LGBTQIA+ storylines, but they're taking it to a new level with a wedding extravaganza in X-Men: The Wedding Special #1. This special anthology celebrates Pride Month and is a monumental moment in Marvel Comics history.
The anthology will celebrate the wedding of one of comic book's most beloved queer couples, Mystique and Destiny. With a few unique stories entangled into their big day, comic book fans can expect action, drama, and a lot of heart. Here’s a sneak peek into what's in store.
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The Main Story Of X-Men: The Wedding Special #1
The main story revolves around the historic wedding between Mystique and Destiny, Marvel's first-ever WLW (Women Loving Women) nuptials. Written by Kieron Gillen, with art by Rachael Stott, this story offers a deeper look into Raven Darkholme and Irene Adler's 100-year romance.
The wedding promises to be as complex and intriguing as the couple, with secrets and surprises galore. Fans will be treated to the pair's original wedding, filled with twists and emotional revelations.
Like previous instalments of Marvel’s Voices: Pride, X-Men: The Wedding Special will also feature an incredible lineup of stories written and drawn by LGBTQIA+ talent.
The Lovely Brides vs Opal Luna Saturnyne
Mystique and Destiny’s wedding will bring a lot of chaos, especially when one is uninvited to the big event. One of the stories in the anthology will include a face-off before the wedding.
Excalibur writer Tini Howard brings back Betsy Braddock and Rachel Summers for a pre-wedding adventure. The two lovely birds would need to go up against Opal Luna Saturnyne, the Omniversal Majestrix, who is less than pleased at not being invited to the event.
Joined by artist Phillip Sevy, Howard promises a thrilling story full of action and humour.
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Wolverine Looking For The Perfect Gift
Writer Tate Bombal and artist Emilio Pilliu team up to create a delightful story that focuses on Wolverine and a side quest before the big wedding day.
The story will follow Wolverine’s anxiety when finding the perfect gift for Mystique's wedding, so he enlists Anole, Pixie, Indra, and Bling! for a gift-hunting adventure that takes them to the Savage Land and Limbo.
Gambit Guards The Wedding Bands
What’s a wedding without a bit of mischief? In this story by Wyatt Kennedy (Marvel’s Voices Infinity Comic) and Jenn St. Onge (The Strange Case of Harleen & Harley), Rogue entrusts Gambit with keeping the wedding bands safe.
But can Mystique’s favourite son-in-law avoid trouble long enough to deliver them? Expect some classic Gambit antics and a glimpse into the complicated family dynamics of mutant-kind.
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Pre-marriage psychic counselling with Emma Frost
Lastly, in his Marvel debut, Yoon Ha Lee (Ninefox Gambit, Machineries of Empire) joins forces with Stephen Byrne to deliver a story about pre-marriage counselling—psychic style. Mystique and Destiny sit down with Emma Frost for telepathic revelations.
How will the couple's love hold up against a barrage of hard truths before writing their vows?
More to Come with X-Men: The Wedding Special #1
These five stories are just the tip of the iceberg in this jam-packed wedding special. X-Men: The Wedding Special #1 is a must-read for fans of the X-Men, especially before celebrating Pride Month.
Whether you're there for the action, drama, heartfelt moments or amazing queer representation, there's something for everyone in this X-Men anthology. You can grab your copy on May 29!
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