Marvel's X-Men #43 Solicitation Reveals Leadership Vote
Marvel's solicitation for X-Men #43 says the team will vote for a new leader after the DNX event, though the publisher has not named Cyclops' replacement.
Marvel's solicitation information for X-Men #43 reveals that the X-Men will vote for a new leader following the DNX event, according to screenrant.com. The publisher has not revealed who will replace Cyclops as leader of the team.
The issue is written by Jed MacKay and is set for release on December 23, 2026. The solicitation does not name any candidates for the vote or indicate whether Cyclops will remain with the team in another capacity.
Jean Grey, meanwhile, is set to star in her own solo series, a separate development from the leadership question in X-Men #43.
Earlier X-Men leadership context
In 2022's X-Men #7, Cyclops declared, "I AM the X-Men." At the end of the 2019-2024 Krakoan Era, Magneto was resurrected from death and swore himself to a new philosophy.
Quick answers
When does X-Men #43 release?
X-Men #43 is scheduled for release on December 23, 2026.
Who is writing X-Men #43?
The issue is written by Jed MacKay.
Has Marvel revealed the new X-Men leader?
No. Marvel has not revealed who will replace Cyclops as leader of the X-Men.