Superman and the X-Men lead a super new year ahead for superhero comic books


2023 promises to be a big year for comics, with big events shaking up the status quo in the Marvel and DC universes, and the return of a beloved Malaysian hero.

Happy New Year! While we didn’t really get to do a round-up of 2022, let’s start the year right by going into some of the big comic book events we’re looking forward to in 2023.

What sinister plans does Mr Sinister have for the X-Men this time? – Photo: Marvel Comics
What sinister plans does Mr Sinister have for the X-Men this time? – Photo: Marvel Comics
After a few years of living on Krakoa and being largely the architect of their own futures, it looks like the mutants’ powerful and “peaceful” Krakoan Age will finally come crashing down around them this year.

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