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DNX is Marvel's five-issue X-Men and Fantastic Four event. Here is every issue in reading order on one page, with its dates and every cover, plus the books that come out of it.
In Marvel's setup, the Chairman, an older and amoral Hank McCoy (the original Beast), leads a group called 3K. Their plan is to release the X-Virus, which would turn ordinary people into mutants against their will. Cyclops and the X-Men try to stop them, with help from the Fantastic Four.
Marvel says the plan has been building since the first issue of Jed MacKay's X-Men run, which started in 2024. Two X-Men issues set it up in August, DNX #1 came out September 2, and DNX #5 ends it on November 18.
DNX is written by Jed MacKay and drawn by Federico Vicentini, with main covers by Kaare Andrews. The tie-ins come from two ongoing series: X-Men, also written by MacKay and drawn by Netho Diaz and Tony Daniel, and Fantastic Four, written by Ryan North and drawn by Vincenzo Carratù.
The five DNX issues carry the main story (marked Core). The X-Men and Fantastic Four issues are the tie-ins; Marvel's guide quotes MacKay saying those two series are the only ones. Click a book to open it: Marvel's description, the writer and every cover. Then click a cover to see it full size.
How we built this order: this is Marvel's own reading order, as published. See it here.
Core: the main story. Tie-in: a side story told in another series. Shop orders: the last day a shop can order a book from Marvel, so tell your shop a few days before it. After that the book still comes out on its date; ask your shop to hold a copy. 1:25 on a cover: shops get one copy of that cover for every 25 copies they order, so those covers are scarcer and usually sell for more than cover price. Virgin: the cover art with no logo or text on it. Connecting cover: covers from different books that join into one picture. Blank sketch cover: a white cover made for an artist to draw on. Blind bag: a sealed bag; you don't know which cover is inside until you open it.
X-Men #35Tie-inPrologueJed MacKay · $4.99 cover price
Marvel's description: DNX PROLOGUE! Hank McCoy, the bouncing blue Beast, is haunted by a ghost - not of his past, but of his future...and his present. The Chairman of 3K, an older, amoral version of himself, represents one of the greatest threats the X-Men have faced since the fall of Krakoa, and Beast must struggle with his own terrible potential.
Marvel's DNX reading guide lists this issue as a DNX prologue.
6 covers
Not pictured: Carlos Nieto; Alexander Lozano's Magik; Jonas Scharf; Ron Lim; Variant cover.
X-Men #36Tie-inPrologueJed MacKay · $4.99 cover price
Marvel's description: DNX PROLOGUE! 3K works toward a viable build of the X-Virus, brought back from the Age of Revelation. Until now they have been frustrated - but when the Chairman realizes that the missing piece of the puzzle lies within Magneto, 3K moves on the X-Men's home base in Alaska.
Marvel's DNX reading guide lists this issue as a DNX prologue.
5 covers
Not pictured: Steve Skroce; Juan Frigeri; Variant cover.
DNX #1CoreOpenerJed MacKay · $5.99 cover price
Marvel's description: THE X-VIRUS UNLEASHED! The X-Men and 3K. Each steered by an original heir of Xavier, each with their own vision for the mutant people. Each at one another's throats. Cyclops and the Chairman both experienced the future of the Age of Revelation and came home with a renewed mission: The X-Men to prevent that future. 3K to own it. While the X-Men seek out the Fantastic Four to help save one of their own, the White Beast begins his plan to unleash the X-Virus in a major population area! EVOLUTION IS CONTAGIOUS!
Opens DNX, Marvel's five-issue X-Men and Fantastic Four event by Jed MacKay and Federico Vicentini.
14 covers
Kaare Andrews (main)
Marco Checchetto, 1:25
Ryan Stegman
Blank sketch cover
John Tyler Christopher, virgin
Jeehyung Lee
Not pictured: Puppeteer Lee, 1:100; Chip Zdarsky, 1:500; Jim Lee, 1:50; Jeehyung Lee, virgin, 1:200; Blind bag; Skottie Young; Federico Vicentini, connecting cover; Leinil Yu.
X-Men #37Tie-inJed MacKay · $4.99 cover price
Marvel's description: DNX TIE-IN! PSI-WAR! While the X-Men battle 3K in a desperate bid to stave off disaster, Kid Omega engages in brain-to-brain combat with Cassandra Nova! It's the telepathic throwdown of the century!
6 covers
Not pictured: Alex Ross Timeless, virgin, 1:50; Annie Wu, 1:25; Mingyi Gan; Roge Antonio.
DNX #2CoreJed MacKay · $4.99 cover price
Marvel's description: The X-Men and 3K do battle high above Philadelphia. aided by members of the Fantastic Four. while at the Baxter Building, the greatest minds of each team join forces in a bid to save the life of the master of magnetism, Magneto. But while the X-Men bring war to their enemies for the last time, the Chairman has a last resort...
7 covers
Not pictured: Variant cover; Kaare Andrews, virgin; Skottie Young; Tony Daniel, 1:100; Dike Ruan.
X-Men #38Tie-inMarvel's reading guide listed this issue for September 23. It moved a week, to September 30, the same day as Fantastic Four #17.
Jed MacKay · $4.99 cover price
Marvel's description: DNX TIE-IN! Terrorist, warrior, father, teacher, killer. Magneto has been all of these things. Now he unconsciously assumes a new role: genetic prophet, with a message from the future written in his very blood. But will that message spell deliverance...or doom?
6 covers
Not pictured: Geoff Shaw Fall Fantasies.
Fantastic Four #17Tie-inRyan North · $4.99 cover price
Marvel's description: DNX TIE-IN! The Fantastic Four find themselves in a strange environment, with no memory of how they got there...or worse, of who they actually are. There is a rock monster among them. They seem to have strange powers. And each of them has sustained serious injuries, including burns...burns that it's soon clear only the youngest one could've inflicted. The older man - whose limbs have a strange elasticity - has a single word written in blood on his own arm: SURVIVE. A DNX TIE-IN you won't see coming!
5 covers
Not pictured: Olivier Vatine, 1:25; Giuseppe Camuncoli Muppets.
DNX #3CoreJed MacKay · $4.99 cover price
Marvel's description: While 3K's counterstroke has shocked the X-Men, Philadelphia is no less in the shadow of disaster as the Chairman's spoilsport plan comes into effect! The X-Men must look to the least of their number, while the Fantastic Four fight against time to deliver the data that can save the day!
7 covers
X-Men #39Tie-inJed MacKay · $4.99 cover price
Marvel's description: DNX TIE-IN! While the X-Men do battle in Philadelphia, enemies put their sights on the X-Men's home base -- the Factory, in Alaska! But the Factory is not undefended...and JOHN GREYCROW is an army unto himself!
5 covers
Not pictured: David Nakayama Black, virgin; David Nakayama Black.
X-Men #40Tie-inJed MacKay · $4.99 cover price
Marvel's description: DNX TIE-IN! Alone on what could be a flying tomb, PSYLOCKE stalks a mysterious monster on a solo mission for answers. But the answers she finds may raise only further questions...
5 covers
No image yet: David Nakayama Black, virgin; David Nakayama Black.
Fantastic Four #18Tie-inRyan North · $4.99 cover price
Marvel's description: DNX TIE-IN! -The Fantastic Four are lost, with no memory of who they are or why they're there -- but now they know they need to find out, fast -- because Magneto's life hangs in the balance. -But without identities -- or a clear understanding of their powers -- the FF are as much a danger to themselves as they are their opponents. -The FF fight foes they've never fought before. Plus, in this issue, Ben gets dunked in acid! It hurts a ton. -All this, plus: romance, kissing, the Beast AND Johnny and Ben getting some real talk in about their relationship. It's the conclusion to our DNX tie-in that you won't want to miss!
Ends the Fantastic Four's two-part DNX tie-in (issues #17 and #18); Ryan North calls it the conclusion of a two-parter.
4 covers
DNX #4CoreJed MacKay · $4.99 cover price
Marvel's description: The X-Men and the Fantastic Four must regroup and address the unexpected catastrophe, while the effects of 3K's Chairman's scheme have only begun to be felt! But the Chairman soon learns that even his plans have flaws...
5 covers
X-Men #41Tie-inJed MacKay · $4.99 cover price
Marvel's description: DNX TIE-IN! The X-Men and the Fantastic Four are on a mission to save lives - but O*N*E has a mandate to enforce a quarantine zone and have their own mission to complete. Can both succeed?
5 covers
DNX #5CoreFinaleJed MacKay · $4.99 cover price
Marvel's description: X-Men and 3K. Scott Summers and Henry McCoy. Cyclops and the Chairman. To the death.
Marvel's DNX reading guide calls it the conclusion of DNX.
5 covers
Marvel has these books coming out of DNX. They come after the event, so they are not part of its reading order.
Jean Grey #1Jed MacKay · $4.99 cover price
Marvel's description: BURNING ON RE-ENTRY IN THE AFTERMATH OF DNX! The PHOENIX is headed to Earth. JEAN GREY is aflame within. When she touches down, will she consume all she touches...or will she maintain control of the life-giving, life-taking power coursing through her? Hot on the heels of DNX - a new chapter for Jean Grey and the X-MEN begins HERE AND NOW!
Marvel says the end of DNX sends Jean Grey back to Earth; this five-issue series by Jed MacKay and Rogê Antônio picks up from there.
6 covers
X-Men #42Jed MacKay · $4.99 cover price
Marvel's description: DNX AFTERMATH! In the wake of the apocalyptic events of DNX, the X-Men have been struck by tragedy. They gather to remember their lost comrade...but theworld does not stop for grief, and events put into motion continue to escalate...
Marvel's solicit labels this issue DNX aftermath.
4 covers
No image yet: Chris Allen, 1:25; Geoff Shaw Winter Break.
X-Men #43Jed MacKay · $4.99 cover price
Marvel's description: DNX AFTERMATH! Magneto is restored! Jean Grey has returned from space! But with so many strong personalities and viewpoints in contention with one another, who will lead the X-Men? The winds of change blow in Alaska, and the X-Men must make a fateful decision that will decide their future! Remember: Mark your choice on the ballot with an X!
Marvel's solicit labels this issue DNX aftermath.
5 covers
No image yet: David Nakayama Black, virgin, 1:50; Artist not named yet, 1:25; David Nakayama Black.
Shop exclusive covers, sold by a single store, are not listed here.
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Rod Reis
Alex Ross Timeless, virgin
Federico Vicentini, connecting cover
Superlog, 1:25
Variant cover
Marco Ferrari
Tony Daniel
Alex Ross Timeless, virgin, 1:50
Alex Ross Timeless, virgin
Stonehouse, 1:25
Variant cover, virgin, 1:50
Skottie Young
Federico Vicentini, connecting cover
Claudio Castellini
Mahmud Asrar
Aco, 1:25
Derrick Chew
Pere Perez, 1:25
Simone Di Meo Art Style
Jorge Fornes, 1:25
Netho Diaz Art Style
David Yardin
Tony Daniel, 1:25
Skottie Young
Federico Vicentini, connecting cover
Iban Coello
David Messina, 1:25
Peach Momoko Momo-Tone
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Ivan Shavrin
Skan, 1:25
Skottie Young
Federico Vicentini, connecting cover
Giuseppe Camuncoli
Miguel Mercado, 1:25
Ito, virgin, 1:100
Ito
Nogi San
Peach Momoko Momo-Tone
Eric Canete
Tony Parker