The continuation of Dynasty of X/Powers of X comes from Jonathan Hickman in Marvel Omnibus format published by Panini Comics with the title Dawn of
Marvel Omnibus. X-Men: Dawn of X It’s a real gem for mutant fans, especially anyone interested in the era of mutants Krakoa and the big ideas that reinvent the X-Men. Panini Comics brings us this continuation of Dynasty of X/Powers ofan ambitious collection that highlights the new mutant mythology that Jonathan Hickmann and other authors have built in recent years.
All for Krakoa
The premise of the story contained in this volume is based on the key point generated by the events of the previous volume. Krakoa is now the mutant nation, and here we will see new concepts that go beyond that previously presented utopia. It is a renewed reality, with all the dramatic weight of those who want to build something new but come up against internal and external resistance.
Now Hickman proposes that Krakoa is no longer a simple refuge, but rather a political and social experiment. THE X-Men They transform themselves not only as heroes, but as citizens of a state that poses new rules and new dangers. It’s no longer about hunting evil mutants, but about governing, building, and deciding what mutant survival means. Hickman’s script has those great moments, yes, but it also gives room for the intimate, for reflection, and for the cracks in the utopia.
Here we present the group of New mutantswhich provide a different perspective. They are younger and their relationship with Krakoa is different, more tender and at the same time dangerous. Other illustrious people of the town also stop here. Marvel Universe like the The Fantastic Fouran intersection that serves to show how Krakoa looks to the rest of the planet, not as an isolated stronghold, but as an emerging power willing to interact, negotiate or confront.
And since the mutant series are no stranger to what happens in the rest of the publishing house, we will have a crossover with the big event of the moment in Empire: X-Menwhere we will see how all the confusion formed by the Kree and the Skrulls to our mutants. They must not only protect Krakoa, but position themselves as important players in galactic affairs.
Hickman and company
The great pillar of this volume is obviously Jonathan Hickmannwhose vision was instrumental in reinventing mutants. His narrative is verbose, almost novelistic, very meticulous in the definition of Krakoa as a nation and in the way mutants govern themselves and negotiate their identity. It is a Hickman, as usual, with big and ambitious ideas who does not escape his frequent clichés (yes, white is once again a fundamental color).
But Hickman is not alone. At his side a battalion of cartoonists and screenwriters: Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Molina, Leinil Francis Yu, Rod Reis, Zeb Wells, Matteo Buffagni, Leah Williams, Andrea Broccardo, Mahmud Asrar, Pepe Larraz, Ed Brisson, R.B. Silva, Life Ayala, Gerry Duggan, Terry Dodson, Benjamin Percy, Tini Howard…the list is long and everyone contributes their own stamp. Leinil Francis Yu, for example, has a muscular, classic line, which adapts very well to the mutant epic (and we shouldn’t take the cover of the volume too much into account); Jorge Molina can play with the organic, the rocky and the wild of Krakoa, and the magnificent Pepe Larraz brings elegance and precision to the design of the key stages, being the great protagonist in the graphics section.
But there are also aspects to criticize negatively in this volume. Although Hickman offers huge ideas, some minor points are not developed as they should be and some characters seem to be dangling in arcs that are not completely closed in this volume. Additionally, the pace and quality have quite a few ups and downs throughout the volume. While Hickman and Zdarsky do their jobs commendably, when we have other writers at the helm things suffer.
However, what makes this tome truly valuable is that it serves as a foundational document for the Krakoa era. It’s not just a good compilation, it’s an essential narrative compendium to understand how mutants reinvented themselves under the leadership of Jonathan Hickman, how Krakoa stopped being an idea to become reality and how this new world has both promise and contradictions. If anyone wants to get started in this New Erathis volume is essential.
Overall, this volume is a powerful, thought-provoking, and very well-edited read. If you are interested in this group beyond the fists and the villains, if you are seduced by the idea of Krakoa as a nation, if you want to see mutants not only as heroes but as citizens, this volume is a book must have.
As for the magnificent edition, the luxury volume published by Panini Comics in the hard cover contains 736 pages in color with a size of 18.3 x 27.7 cm. and includes the translation of the American edition of X-Men 1-11, New mutants 1, 2, 5 and 7, X-Men+Fantastic Four 1-4, Empire: X-Men 1-4 and material Coming soon!. Also includes an introduction by Pedro Monjea very rich final section with extra material and the original covers of all the issues included in the compilation. The recommended retail price of this volume is €70 and was put up for sale in October 2025.
Marvel Omnibus. X-Men: Dawn of X
The events of Dynasty of X/Powers of They ushered in a new era for mutants. The X-Men now find themselves in a new world of possibilities never before imagined. And things have never been better for them! X’s boss, Jonathan Hickmanntakes the lead of the main mutant collection, to chronicle the most charismatic era of the group’s existence. This volume contains all the stories written by Hickman in the first phase of The Age of Krakoa and those developed in parallel for The New Mutants, as well as the rest of the adventures starring the X-Men in that period.
Authors: Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Molina, Leinil Francis Yu, Rod Reis, Zeb Wells, Matteo Buffagni, Leah Williams, Jonathan Hickman, Andrea Broccardo, Mahmud Asrar, Pepe Larraz, Ed Brisson, RB Silva, Vita Ayala, Gerry Duggan, Terry Dodson, Benjamin Percy Yes Tini Howard
