After only one short year, one of the most belovedX-Menseries is getting axed. Geoffrey Thorne’sX-Forcehas been a massive hit with mutant fans since its launch in July 2024. Now, less than a year later, it seems that it has come to an end.
After being questioned about the series' statusin a recent Reddit post, Thorne revealed that the run would conclude after issue #10.The final issue is set to release on April 23 this year, leaving fans of the series disappointed in its surprisingly short run.
This news comes as a major disappointment for fans who had high hopes forX-Forcein theFrom the Ashesrelaunch. The sudden cancelation raises questions about whether the series was given enough time to developor if the sheer volume of X-Men titles led to an inevitable thinning of the ranks.
Losing Geoffrey Thorne’s X-Force Is A Major Blow For X-Men Fans
A Disappointing End to A Series That Started With So Much Promise
X-Force introduced a new take on the team, with Forge leading a handpicked squad of mutants on covert, high-stakes missions. The book’s premise offered a rotating castof specialized mutants,starting with Deadpool, to tackle evolving threats that required specialized skills. It was a departure from the traditional X-Force model,making it one of the more unique booksin the From the Ashes relaunch.
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As Forge leads Marvel’s new X-Force, the team get a major upgrade as the master inventor provides costumes that give them additional powers.
Despite its strong concept, the series faced challenges.A major character’s death in issue #5 left fans divided,with some praising the emotional weight of the story while others felt the book had wasted a promising young hero. Still, the series maintained a dedicated following—one that’s now left wondering what could have beenhad it lasted longer.
The X-Men Relaunch May Have Been Too Much Too Soon
An Overcrowded Lineup Could Be Hurting Sales
Marvel’s ambitious “From the Ashes” relaunchintroducedover a dozen X-Men titlesin just a few months, includingUncanny X-Men, Phoenix, Wolverine, Sentinels,Exceptional X-Men, and many more. While exciting for fans, this flood of new booksmay have stretched the readership too thin. With so many options, some series were bound to struggle, and it appearsX-Forcewas one of them.
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Adding to the concern,NYX—another “From the Ashes” title—has also been canceled. Jackson Lanzing, co-writer ofNYX,confirmed in a video on Xthat he had enough notice to give the series a proper ending,but it’s clear that not all books were built to last.WithX-ForceandNYXbeing cut, it raises questions about whether the relaunch was too ambitious or if Marvel is simply refining its approach.
Most of the remaining “From the Ashes” books have big names attached to them, making these cuts seem more like strategic realignment rather than complete failure.
The cancelations ofX-ForceandNYXsuggest that Marvel may be making adjustments to avoid oversaturating the market.Most of the remaining “From the Ashes” books have big names attached to them, making these cuts seem more like strategic realignment rather than complete failure. However, it’s unclear if this is just the beginning of a larger contraction in the X-Men lineup. Will Marvel continue trimming the X-Men relaunch, or is this a necessary course correction? WithX-Forcegone, fans will have to wait and see how the rest of the lineup fares in the months ahead.
X-Force #8from Marvel Comics is available now.
X-Men
The X-Men franchise, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, centers on mutants with extraordinary abilities. Led by the powerful telepath Professor Charles Xavier, they battle discrimination and villainous mutants threatening humanity. The series explores themes of diversity and acceptance through a blend of action, drama, and complex characters, spanning comics, animated series, and blockbuster films.
X-Force
X-Force is a superhero franchise that started in 1991 when the team debuted in The New Mutants #100. Since their initial debut, the team has been included in various Marvel story-arcs and the characters have appeared in video games, TV shows, and movies. An X-Force movie was in the works but was canceled in 2019 after Disney purchased 20th Century Fox.
