The upcoming 30th issue of Marvel’s New Mutants will celebrate the team’s 40th anniversary with a giant-sized issue. The X-Men spinoff debuted back in 1982 as a project from the minds of Chris Claremont and Bob Mcleod. Over 40 years, the series represented a major shift from the main X-Men series. It featured thrilling coming-of-age adventures through a diverse cast of characters. New Mutants have always pushed the boundaries of comic storytelling, and this celebration will be no different.
40 Years of Marvel’s New Mutants
For over 40 years, the New Mutants team has helped usher in a younger generation to the harsh world of the X-Men. The series provides a voice for the mutant youths that must navigate their way in a world that hasn’t always welcomed them. Now, Marvel will celebrate the team’s New Mutants 40th anniversary with a giant-sized issue in September. New Mutants #30 comes from current series writer Vita Ayala and will serve as a love letter to the team. It will celebrate a series that has given hope to the next generation of X-Men and comic readers alike. To do that, it will feature a collection of shorts from talent across Marvel.
Who is Involved in the Supersized Issue?
To celebrate the classic and new characters that form the New Mutants team, Marvel is utilizing a wealth of talent. New Mutants #30 features a collection of stories from the likes of Alex Lins, Jason Loo, Emma Kubert, and many more. These creators are celebrating the ups and downs of the young X-Men like never before. However, the issue will still hold the magic that makes New Mutants so special. Plus, to celebrate the occasion, New Mutants creator Bob McCleod is returning to the series. He is showing off the team’s original lineup in a brand new variant cover.
Speaking about the team and his involvement, McCleod shared why he thinks New Mutants is so important. Throughout his years at conventions, fans are always praising New Mutants for showing a diversity not often seen in the world of X-Men. Meanwhile, McCleod is humbled by the impact. While the team looks different than 40 years ago, they are still leaving their mark on the world.
In addition to the celebratory shorts, New Mutants #30 also features a special story. Guest writer Alyssa Wong is providing a fourth-wall-breaking short starring Deadpool. This special supersized issue is on sale later in September.
