We love X-Men, and although we struggled to move on from the Krakoan era, one of my favorite series that came out of the ashes and won my heart was NYX. So today, we’re diving into it.

NYX
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing
Interior Artist: Francesco Mortarino
Colorist: Raúl Angulo
Letterer: Joe Sabino
Cover Artist: Sara Pichelli
Release date: July 2024 – April 2025

NYX was created by the fantastic writer duo Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, who also worked on Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty, probably one of my favorite Captain America series of all time. The art is by Francesco Mortarino, who also worked on Power Rangers, with colors by Raúl Angulo.

The series follows a small group of mutants trying to find their place in a post Krakoa world. Our main crew includes Kamala Khan, now officially a mutant, Sophie Cuckoo, one of the Stepford sisters who is doing her own thing, and Laura Kinney, Wolverine. They are not X-Men, at least not officially, but they work together to help people, keep their heads down, and survive in a world that is once again complicated for mutants. Along the way they deal with personal challenges, take on missions that do not always go smoothly, and face some unpredictable villains.

First of all, Ms. Marvel is a very dear character to me. We all know the controversy around her change from inhuman to mutant, and we are not here to rehash it because honestly, I was not a fan of how it was handled in the comics. It felt rushed and messy. By the end of the Krakoan era, everything was a bit of a disaster, and even though Kamala was involved in the big events, she did not get much space to stand out. That is why having a series with Kamala as a mutant and actually living with other mutants was so refreshing. It was nice to see her in a smaller, more grounded setting where she could have moments of her own, show how she was dealing with these changes, and still be the character we know.

I was also surprised by how much I enjoyed Sophie Cuckoo here. Over the years all the sisters have had their own moments, but, in NYX, Sophie felt more independent, more defined, and it was interesting to see where that took her. And Laura is always great to see. She fits into the team naturally, and while she is not the focus of the series, her presence adds a lot to the group dynamic.

What I enjoyed most about NYX was how it showed life after Krakoa from a different perspective. It was not about huge battles or saving the world, but about how mutants were living day to day after everything changed. I connected with the characters and their situations, and there were still some very engaging villains that kept the story moving in interesting directions.

The series wrapped up in April this year, and while I was sad to see it go, I am glad we got this small but memorable corner of the mutant world. It reminded me that even without the big events, these characters still have a lot of great stories to tell.