Marvel recently announced a historic new era for the X-Men, as the mutant team officially takes over for the Avengers following the tragic events of Avengers: Armageddon. With the Avengers gone, the X-Men will face Thanos-tier villains including Annihilus and newcomer Retribution in the upcoming Maximum X-Men.
The X-Men are about to take a pivotal place in Marvel lore, officially becoming the new holders of the “Earth’s Mightiest Heroes” nickname. But which heroes will actually serve on this historic team?
Let’s take a look at every hero on this team, the powers they wield and where they’re coming from in terms of their recent history and headspace. Maximum X-Men is coming from the creative team of Christopher Yost and Tony S. Daniel.
Leader: Storm | Last Seen in 2026’s Storm: Earth’s Mightiest Mutant
First up is team leader Storm, aka Ororo Munroe. Storm is the perfect choice for this new team, given she was a member of the most recent iteration of the Avengers, as depicted in the recently concluded Avengers Volume 9. Asked to join the team when Thor took a leave of absence, Storm is essentially staying in place with a new team, giving her unique authority to replace the Avengers.
Storm’s most recent appearances have taken place in her solo series, where she’s journeyed across the multiverse and even become an all-powerful avatar of Eternity. Storm’s recent adventures have put her in touch with her full potential and seen her investigate her mystical lineage.
Maximum X-Men is getting Storm at the top of her game – fresh off being recruited by the Avengers and with more knowledge of her full range of abilities than ever before. She’s long been an Omega mutant with the power to control the weather, but Marvel now consistently depicts Storm as a literal goddess.
Wolverine | Last Seen in Wolverine and Uncanny X-Men (Both Ongoing)
Iconic X-Man Wolverine will also join the team, wearing his classic yellow and brown costume (at least judging by Tony S. Daniel’s cover.) Wolverine has recently been a member of Rogue’s Louisiana X-Men, and it’s unclear whether he’ll continue to serve on that squad as well as Storm’s.
In his own comics, Wolverine has been dealing with the loss of his powers, temporarily losing both his healing factor and adamantium. He’ll have them back for Maximum X-Men, and will potentially be Storm’s second in command (though Bishop is also a likely candidate.) There’s also a chance they’ll rekindle their past romance, as the two have a habit of getting back together when their heroic commitments allow.
Colossus | Last Seen in 2026’S Magik and Colossus
Piotr Rasputin’s Colossus has been through Hell in the last few years, and fans are desperate to see him bring home a win. Left at the altar then mind-controlled into killing his new partner and betraying the X-Men, Colossus tried to reinvent himself as new hero ‘Tank’ in the pages of X-Force.
A recent solo series with his demonic sister Magik hasn’t exactly lifted his spirits, and it’s long past time he was on a team again, especially one where he can work alongside close friend Wolverine. Colossus possesses metallic skin and superstrength, seemingly set to act as the team’s muscle.
Bishop | Last Seen in 2026’s Bishop
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