AIPT’s X-Men Monday #353 (Sep 21, 2026) delivers the day’s strongest Marvel continuity wire: writer Jed MacKay talks DNX #1, then AIPT exclusives tease the DNX aftermath — X-Men #42 (Dec 9), X-Men #43 (Dec 23), Jean Grey #2 (Dec 30) — plus a lettered preview of DNX #2, on sale September 30, 2026.
DNX #2 — Sep 30
Per AIPT / Marvel credits in the preview package: Jed MacKay writes, Federico Vicentini draws, David Curiel colors, VC’s Clayton Cowles letters; main cover by Kaare Andrews. Soft spoiler only within published preview framing — no invented plot beats beyond what AIPT showed. Companion preview: DNX #2 pages.
X-Men #42 — Dec 9 (DNX aftermath)
Solicit (AIPT exclusive): “In the wake of the apocalyptic events of DNX, the X-Men have been struck by tragedy. They gather to remember their lost comrade…but the world does not stop for grief…” Written by MacKay, art Vincenzo Carratù, cover Netho Diaz. Soft cover note only: AIPT describes broken eyeglasses / blue fur on the Diaz cover; MacKay says covers “tell a part” of the story and there will be “tears shed” — do not invent who dies from cover props alone. First look: X-Men #42/#43.
X-Men #43 — Dec 23
Solicit: Magneto is restored; Jean Grey has returned from space; the X-Men face a leadership decision — “Mark your choice on the ballot with an X!” MacKay confirms: post-DNX, the X-Men will be voting on leadership / team shakeups. Same creative: MacKay / Carratù / Diaz.
Jean Grey #2 (of 5) — Dec 30
MacKay writes; art Rogê Antônio; cover Joëlle Jones. Jean reckons with returning to Earth while something “ancient…cold…dangerous” stirs in Merle, Alaska — solicit language only (first look).
As-of: 2026-09-21 evening ~5:25 PM CT (America/Chicago). Dates/credits from AIPT X-Men Monday #353 + companion first-look posts. DNX #2 Sep 30; X-Men #42 Dec 9; X-Men #43 Dec 23; Jean Grey #2 Dec 30. Soft spoilers only within published solicits/covers.
