Exceptional X-Men #8 Preview: Axo’s Clone Crisis Unleashed

The Exceptional X-Men series is heating up with its latest chapter, and things are looking rough for one of our favorite characters, Axo.

He’s caught in a messy situation that’s spiraling out of control, leaving the team in a tough spot. This issue dives deep into the struggles of the young mutants as they face new challenges and dangerous foes, all while trying to keep their bond strong.

We’ve got a group of talented young heroes here—Kitty Pryde, Emma Frost, Bronze, Melee, and Iceman—who are still finding their footing under the guidance of their mentors. But now, they’re up against a tricky enemy who’s putting their teamwork to the test.

The story also brings in Sheldon Xenos, a charming tech genius and the head of Verate, who’s got a dark side that’s causing all sorts of trouble for our crew.

Axo’s in over his head after getting too close to Sheldon Xenos. The tech mogul has taken him hostage, and to make things worse, there’s a clone of Axo running around pretending to be him. The rest of the Exceptional team has to figure out how to save their friend without falling for the imposter. On top of that, Sheldon’s mysterious app, ‘Cure’ Mutants, is stirring up drama by promising to change mutants’ powers, which ties into Axo’s capture in a big way.

The issue also reveals a shocking truth about Sheldon Xenos—he’s actually the villain Mr. Sinister in disguise. This twist adds a whole new layer of danger, as Mr. Sinister has been pulling the strings all along, using his connection to Axo to further his own plans. The team is in for a fight as they try to outsmart this classic X-Men foe.

Mark your calendars, because Exceptional X-Men #8 hits shelves on April 16, 2025. This chapter, written by Eve L. Ewing with art by Carmen Carnero, promises intense action and emotional moments.

The series has been a fresh take on the X-Men universe, focusing on the next generation of mutants, and this issue looks like it’s going to keep us on the edge of our seats. Will the team rescue Axo in time, or will Mr. Sinister’s schemes tear them apart? I can’t wait to find out.

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