The Age of Krakoa Reading Guide through Collected Editions
July 13, 2024โข3,092 words
As a big fan of Marvel and X-Men, I wanted to get up to date with the latest storylines. However, I quickly realized that if I want to start from the Age of Krakoa storyline, which is just concluding, there's a lot of reading ahead. The sheer number of books, omnibuses, and volumes can be overwhelming. Since I prefer collected editions and specifically volumes over single comics, I embarked on extensive research to compile a list that would help me and others navigate through this era of X-Men. Below is the list of volumes and the comics included in them, along with some additional details. Please note that "Destiny of X" and "Fall of X" have not yet been released as volumes, so I have included the potential collected editions to be released.
| Volume Name | Issues Included | Publish Date | Summary | Major Events | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House of X / Powers of X | House of X #1โ6, Powers of X #1โ6 | November 2019 | The foundation for the Krakoan Age, where mutants establish a sovereign nation on Krakoa. | Introduction of the Krakoan nation, Moira MacTaggert's secret history, the establishment of mutant resurrection protocols. | - [x] AMZ |
| ### Dawn of X | |||||
| Dawn of X Volume 1 | X-Men #1, Marauders #1, Excalibur #1, New Mutants #1, X-Force #1, Fallen Angels #1 | February 12, 2020 | The start of the new status quo for mutants, focusing on various teams and their missions on and off Krakoa. | Introduction of new teams and missions, Marauders rescuing mutants, Excalibur exploring mutant magic. | |
| Dawn of X Volume 2 | X-Men #2, Marauders #2, Excalibur #2, New Mutants #2, X-Force #2, Fallen Angels #2 | March 10, 2020 | Continuation of the new status quo, with deeper exploration of each team's roles and challenges. | Expanding team dynamics, further developments in mutant society. | |
| Dawn of X Volume 3 | X-Men #3, Marauders #3, Excalibur #3, New Mutants #3, X-Force #3, Fallen Angels #3 | March 24, 2020 | The teams face new threats and internal conflicts as they settle into their new roles on Krakoa. | Increased tensions and threats against Krakoa, deeper character development. | |
| Dawn of X Volume 4 | X-Men #4, Marauders #4, Excalibur #4, New Mutants #4, X-Force #4, Fallen Angels #4 | April 7, 2020 | The ongoing adventures and challenges of the mutant teams, with new missions and adversaries. | Continued growth of Krakoan society, new revelations about mutantkind. | |
| Dawn of X Volume 5 | X-Men #5, Marauders #5, Excalibur #5, New Mutants #5, X-Force #5, Fallen Angels #5 | April 21, 2020 | Further development of the Krakoan era with escalating conflicts and evolving team dynamics. | Major battles and turning points for the teams, new threats emerging. | |
| Dawn of X Volume 6 | X-Men #6, Marauders #6, Excalibur #6, New Mutants #6, X-Force #6, Fallen Angels #6 | July 14, 2020 | The culmination of initial story arcs and the setup for future events and conflicts. | Key resolutions and setups for future storylines, significant character arcs. | - [x] BN |
| Dawn of X Volume 7 | X-Men #7, Marauders #7, New Mutants #7, Excalibur #7โ8, material from Wolverine #1 | September 1, 2020 | New missions and challenges as the mutants of Krakoa continue to navigate their new world. | Introduction of new characters and threats, Wolverine's solo missions. | - [x] BN |
| Dawn of X Volume 8 | Marauders #8, Wolverine #2โ3, X-Force #7โ8, Giant Size X-Men: Jean Grey and Emma Frost #1 | October 20, 2020 | The teams face significant new challenges and threats, with key character moments and battles. | Major character developments, pivotal battles and missions. | - [x] AMZ |
| Dawn of X Volume 9 | New Mutants #8, Marauders #9, Cable #1, X-Men #8โ9, X-Force #9 | November 10, 2020 | Continuation of major storylines and the introduction of new characters and threats. | Important revelations and developments for the teams and Krakoa. | - [x] BN |
| Dawn of X Volume 10 | X-Force #10, Excalibur #9, Giant Size X-Men: Nightcrawler #1, Hellions #1, New Mutants #9 | December 1, 2020 | The teams face new and unexpected challenges, with significant impacts on their missions and relationships. | Key moments and turning points for characters and teams. | |
| Dawn of X Volume 11 | Excalibur #10, New Mutants #10โ11, Hellions #2โ3, material from Wolverine #1 | February 2, 2021 | Continued adventures and conflicts for the mutant teams, with major personal and team developments. | Significant character arcs and mission outcomes. | - [x] BN |
| Dawn of X Volume 12 | Hellions #4, Marauders #10, X-Factor #1, Giant-Size X-Men: Magneto #1, Cable #2 | February 16, 2021 | New missions and conflicts as the mutants of Krakoa continue to establish their place in the world. | Major events and developments for key characters and teams. | |
| Dawn of X Volume 13 | Cable #3โ4, X-Men #10, Empyre: X-Men #1โ2 | March 2, 2021 | The mutants face cosmic threats and internal conflicts, with significant impacts on their missions and relationships. | Major battles and cosmic threats, key character developments. | - [x] BN |
| Dawn of X Volume 14 | Empyre: X-Men #3โ4, X-Men #11, Wolverine #4, X-Factor #2 | March 30, 2021 | The mutants continue to face cosmic and internal threats, with significant character and team developments. | Important missions and battles, key moments for characters and teams. | - [x] BN |
| Dawn of X Volume 15 | Marauders #11โ12, X-Factor #3, Wolverine #5, New Mutants #12, Giant-Size X-Men: Fantomex | May 4, 2021 | New challenges and threats for the mutants of Krakoa, with significant impacts on their missions and relationships. | Major events and turning points for key characters and teams. | - [x] BN |
| Dawn of X Volume 16 | Giant-Size X-Men: Storm #1, X-Force #11โ12, Excalibur #11โ12 | June 8, 2021 | The mutants face significant new threats and challenges, with major character and team developments. | Key moments and battles for the teams and characters. | - [x] BN |
| X of Swords | X-Men #12, X of Swords: Creation #1, X-Factor #4, Wolverine #6, X-Force #13, Marauders #13, Hellions #5, New Mutants #13, Cable #5, Excalibur #13, X-Men #13, X of Swords: Stasis #1, X-Men #14, Marauders #14, Marauders #15, Excalibur #14, Wolverine #7, X-Force #14, Hellions #6, Cable #6, X-Men #15, Excalibur #15, X of Swords: Destruction #1 | March 16, 2021 | A major crossover event where mutants must gather their swords and face a significant threat to Krakoa. | Major battles and pivotal moments for the mutant teams, significant impacts on the future of Krakoa. | |
| Juggernaut | Juggernaut #1โ5 | March 23, 2021 | Juggernaut, now separated from the X-Men, teams up with a new non-mutant hero, D-Cel, to find his place in a world that has rejected him. | Juggernaut's journey of self-discovery and his relationship with D-Cel, exploration of themes of rejection and acceptance. | - [x] AMZ |
| ### Reign of X /\nTrials of X | |||||
| Reign of X Volume 1 | S.W.O.R.D. #1, X-Men #16, X-Factor #5, Hellions #7-8 | July 6, 2021 | The beginnings of new threats and missions post X of Swords. | Introduction of S.W.O.R.D. and new dynamics within the teams. | |
| Reign of X Volume 2 | New Mutants #14, Marauders #16, Excalibur #16, X-Force #15-16, X-Men #17 | August 10, 2021 | The mutant teams face new challenges and conflicts as they adjust to the new status quo. | Ongoing development of the mutant nation and its defense. | |
| Reign of X Volume 3 | Marauders #17, New Mutants #15, Cable #7, Wolverine #8-9 | August 31, 2021 | Continued adventures and conflicts for the mutant teams, with a focus on new threats and missions. | Key character developments and new missions. | |
| Reign of X Volume 4 | Wolverine #10, Excalibur #17, X-Factor #6, Cable #8, Children of the Atom #1 | October 12, 2021 | The mutant teams face significant new threats and challenges, with major character and team developments. | Introduction of Children of the Atom, significant developments in Wolverine and Excalibur series. | - [x] AMZ |
| Reign of X Volume 5 | Excalibur #18-19, S.W.O.R.D. #2-3, King in Black: Marauders #1 | November 9, 2021 | The teams face new threats from the King in Black event and ongoing conflicts within and outside Krakoa. | Major battles against symbiote threats, developments in S.W.O.R.D.'s mission. | - [x] AMZ |
| Reign of X Volume 6 | S.W.O.R.D. #4, X-Men #18-19, Marauders #18-19, X-Force #17 | November 23, 2021 | Continued adventures with significant threats to Krakoa and the mutant teams' missions. | Key character developments and mission outcomes. | - [x] AMZ |
| Reign of X Volume 7 | X-Force #18-19, Children of the Atom #2, New Mutants #16-17, Cable #9 | December 15, 2021 | The mutant teams face internal and external challenges, with significant character arcs. | Key developments for Children of the Atom and X-Force missions. | - [x] AMZ |
| Reign of X Volume 8 | Cable #10, Children of the Atom #3, Excalibur #20, X-Men #20, Hellions #9-10 | January 19, 2022 | New threats and missions for the mutant teams, with significant impacts on their roles and relationships. | Key battles and developments for Cable and Hellions. | - [x] AMZ |
| Reign of X Volume 9 | Hellions #11, Wolverine #11-12, New Mutants #18, S.W.O.R.D. #5, X-Factor #7 | February 15, 2022 | Continued conflicts and new challenges for the mutants, with significant character and team developments. | Key events and outcomes for Wolverine and New Mutants. | - [x] AMZ |
| Reign of X Volume 10 | X-Factor #8-9, X-Corp #1, Marauders #20, Way of X #1 | March 15, 2022 | The teams face new missions and threats, with significant impacts on Krakoa and its defense. | Introduction of X-Corp and new developments in Way of X. | |
| Reign of X Volume 11 | Way of X #2, Cable #11-12, Children of the Atom #4-5 | April 19, 2022 | Continued adventures and conflicts for the mutants, with major personal and team developments. | Key developments for Way of X and Children of the Atom. | |
| Reign of X Volume 12 | Marauders #21, X-Force #20, Hellions #12, Excalibur #21, X-Men #21 | July 12, 2022 | The mutant teams face significant new threats and challenges, with major character and team developments. | Key events and outcomes for Marauders and X-Force. | |
| X-Men: Hellfire Gala Red Carpet Edition | X-Men #21, Marauders #21, Excalibur #21, X-Force #20, New Mutants #19, X-Factor #10, Hellions #12, S.W.O.R.D. #6, Way of X #3, X-Corp #2, Wolverine #13, Planet-Size X-Men (2021) #1 | December 15, 2021 | A special hardcover collection featuring the Hellfire Gala event where the mutants host a grand event that impacts the future of Krakoa and the world. | Major events include the debut of the new X-Men team, significant political and social interactions, and the terraforming of Mars. | - [x] AMZ |
| Reign of X Volume 13 | Planet-Size X-Men (2021) #1, X-Corp #2, New Mutants #19, Wolverine #13, S.W.O.R.D. #6 | August 23, 2022 | Major events and turning points for the mutant teams, with significant impacts on their missions and relationships. | Key developments in Planet-Size X-Men and S.W.O.R.D. missions. | |
| Reign of X Volume 14 | X-Factor #10, Way of X #3, Children of the Atom #6, Marauders #22, X-Men #1 | September 27, 2022 | The teams face new and unexpected challenges, with significant impacts on their missions and relationships. | Introduction of new X-Men series and developments in Way of X. | |
| Trials of X Volume 1 | X-Men: The Trial of Magneto #1-2, S.W.O.R.D. #7, New Mutants #20-21, Marauders #23 | October 19, 2022 | The mutants face significant trials and challenges, with major character and team developments. | Key events in The Trial of Magneto and developments in S.W.O.R.D. and New Mutants. | |
| Trials of X Volume 2 | Cable: Reloaded #1, X-Men: The Trial of Magneto #3-5, Wolverine #14 | November 15, 2022 | Continued conflicts and trials for the mutants, with significant character arcs and mission outcomes. | Key developments in The Trial of Magneto and Wolverine missions. | |
| Trials of X Volume 3 | Wolverine #15-16, Excalibur #22, X-Men #2, Hellions #13-14 | December 13, 2022 | The mutant teams face new threats and challenges, with significant impacts on their roles and relationships. | Key events and outcomes for Wolverine and Excalibur. | |
| Trials of X Volume 4 | Hellions #15, X-Force #21-22, S.W.O.R.D. #8, Way of X #4-5 | January 10, 2023 | Continued adventures and conflicts for the mutants, with major personal and team developments. | Key developments in Hellions and Way of X series. | |
| Trials of X Volume 5 | X-Men: The Onslaught Revelation #1, X-Men #3, Excalibur #23, X-Corp #3-4 | February 14, 2023 | The teams face significant new threats and challenges, with major character and team developments. | Key events in The Onslaught Revelation and developments in Excalibur and X-Corp. | |
| Trials of X Volume 6 | X-Corp #5, Marauders #24-25, X-Force #23-24, Excalibur #24 | March 7, 2023 | The mutants continue to face significant threats and challenges, with major impacts on their missions and relationships. | Key developments in Marauders and X-Force series. | |
| Trials of X Volume 7 | X-Men #4, New Mutants #22-23, Wolverine #17-18 | March 21, 2023 | Continued conflicts and new challenges for the mutants, with significant character and team developments. | Key events and outcomes for New Mutants and Wolverine. | |
| Trials of X Volume 8 | Excalibur #25, X-Men #5, X-Force #25-26, S.W.O.R.D. #9 | April 18, 2023 | The teams face new and unexpected challenges, with significant impacts on their missions and relationships. | Key developments in Excalibur and X-Force series. | |
| Trials of X Volume 9 | S.W.O.R.D. #10-11, Wolverine #19, Marauders #26, Hellions #16-17 | May 9, 2023 | The mutant teams face significant new threats and challenges, with major character and team developments. | Key events and outcomes for S.W.O.R.D. and Hellions series. | |
| Trials of X Volume 10 | Hellions #18, Excalibur #26, Marauders #27, New Mutants #24, X-Men #6 | May 23, 2023 | Continued conflicts and new challenges for the mutants, with significant impacts on their roles and relationships. | Key developments in Hellions and Excalibur series. | |
| Trials of X Volume 11 | X-Men #7, Secret X-Men #1, Sabretooth #1, Devil's Reign: X-Men #1-2 | June 20, 2023 | The mutants face significant trials and challenges, with major character and team developments. | Key events in Secret X-Men and Devil's Reign series. | |
| Trials of X Volume 12 | Devil's Reign: X-Men #3, X-Men #8, Sabretooth #2-3, Marauders Annual #1 | July 18, 2023 | Continued adventures and conflicts for the mutants, with major personal and team developments. | Key developments in Devil's Reign and Sabretooth series. | |
| Inferno | Inferno (2021) #1-4 | 2022 (HC), 2022 (PB) | Jonathan Hickman concludes his era with significant developments involving Moira MacTaggert, reshaping the Krakoan landscape. | Major revelations about Moira MacTaggert, significant shifts in mutant politics. | - [x] AMZ |
| X Lives of Wolverine / X Deaths of Wolverine | X Lives of Wolverine (2022) #1-5, X Deaths of Wolverine (2022) #1-5 | 2022 (HC), 2022 (PB) | Benjamin Percy continues the story post-Inferno, focusing on Wolverine's connection to Moira and major threats to Krakoa. | Exploration of Wolverine's past and future, Moira's ongoing influence, major threats to Krakoa. | - [x] AMZ |
| ### Destiny of X | |||||
| Immortal X-Men Vol 1 | Immortal X-Men #1-5 | The Quiet Council faces internal and external threats as the secrets of Krakoa begin to unravel. | Major political maneuvers within the Quiet Council, significant character developments. | ||
| Immortal X-Men Vol 2 | Immortal X-Men #6-10 | Continued exploration of the Quiet Council's dynamics and the ongoing challenges to Krakoa's sovereignty. | Key events involving major X-Men characters and shifts in Krakoan leadership. | ||
| Immortal X-Men Vol 3 | Immortal X-Men #11-15 | The stakes rise as new threats emerge, testing the resolve and unity of the Quiet Council. | Significant battles and political shifts within the Krakoan nation. | ||
| Immortal X-Men Vol 4 | Immortal X-Men #16-20 | The Quiet Council faces its greatest challenges yet, with the future of Krakoa hanging in the balance. | Major turning points for the characters and the mutant nation. | - [x] AMZ | |
| ### POST KRAKOA | |||||
| Realm of X | Realm of X #1-4 | 2024 | A mystical journey for mutants like Magik and Dani Moonstar as they navigate Vanaheim and face a prophecy that could bring riches or ruin. | Introduction of mystical threats and exploration of the magical realms within the X-Men universe. | - [x] AMZ |
This is a work in progress and is accurate up to X Lives/Deaths of Wolverine, which wraps up Reign/Trials of X and starts Destiny of X. There's word that they have unoffically 'shelved' the anthology format, but they have release DoX Volumes in French, so there may still be hope. Iโd hate to switch to collecting the new books in story arc format and having to spend more time figuring out the reading order, than ~~collecting~~ reading them.