New X-Men writer explains differences between Krakoa saga and the new era

Jed MacKay, the person in charge of inaugurating the new era of the X-Men in the comics, has explained the difference of this new stage with the era of Krakoa

An era ends and a new one begins. Everyone’s favorite mutants They are about to start a new saga with fascinating stories to discover and where we will surely see them in all kinds of complicated situations. For many, those responsible for this new era have big shoes to fill, especially when we consider the great narrative quality that the Krakoa saga had.

However, the writer responsible for this new era, Jed MacKay has spoken out on the matterexplaining the main differences between the Krakoa era and what’s to come, pointing out some key points from the comics we’ve received in recent years. Below, we’ll fill you in on the details.

The X-Men will begin a new era that is far from what Krakoa was

The new era of the X-Men, From Ashes, will begin soon

In case you didn’t know, writer Jed MacKay will be in charge of inaugurating this new era, along with the talented artist Ryan Stegman. And taking advantage of the repercussion of this, when asked about Phoenix’s appearance in the book alongside Cyclops, He responded that he thinks they should let each comic stand on its own without worrying about interconnecting resources and situations.

With this answer, the writer refers to the fact that Jean Gray will have her adventures in spacewith Phoenix, while the rest of the mutants will star in their adventures on planet Earth.

And we come from one of the most successful and interesting eras of the X-Men, thanks to Jonathan Hickman, who presented, in 2019, the concept of the island of Krakoa on which mutants could live peacefully. But all this came crashing down at the Hellfire Gala ceremony last year, where some events were set in motion that ended with the destruction of this place.

The X-Men are about to enter a new era under the leadership of MacKay and Stegman

the main feature of the entire era of Krakoa It was the great continuity that existed between the comics. However, Jed MacKay explains that these new mutant titles are going to have a different approach, as they will choose to tell stories individually, without seeking to create continuity that affects other lines.

What the writer has explained is quite interesting, because, although he is sincere, It is also showing that this new approach will choose to go against what has been established the X-Men in recent years that is interconnecting elements. Now, the stories could be self-contained and without affecting other lines or comics.

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