Marvel Confirms Reavers as Cyborg Vampires in Midnight: X-Men
The classic X-Men villains return as cyborg vampires in Marvel's new horror status quo, branded V-Class Reaver [BETA] in Midnight: X-Men #1.
Marvel has confirmed that the Reavers, the classic X-Men villains, will play a major role in the X-Men's new status quo, according to screenrant.com. The confirmation centers on Midnight: X-Men #1, the issue that established Marvel's new horror universe.
In the new version, the Reavers are reinvented as cyborg vampires rather than augmented humans. The issue brands them 'V-Class Reaver [BETA]' and stores them in mechanical coffins called 'Strongholds'.
The story is set after a vampire uprising that killed or turned most of the X-Men and created new 'Empyre' mutants. Midnight: X-Men #1 was written by Jonathan Hickman, with art by Matteo Della Fonte, colors by Arthur Hesli and letters by Cory Petit.
An older villain team, rebuilt for horror
The Reavers debuted in 1988 as mercenaries funded by the Hellfire Club, later becoming anti-mutant cyborg groups. Iconic members include Bonebreaker, Pretty Boy, Skullbuster and Tearjerker.
Midnight: X-Men #1 also reinvented the Purifiers as vampire hunters working for the Catholic Church.
Quick answers
What are the Reavers in Midnight: X-Men?
They are reinvented as cyborg vampires rather than augmented humans, branded 'V-Class Reaver [BETA]' and stored in mechanical coffins called 'Strongholds'.
When did the Reavers first appear?
The Reavers debuted in 1988 as mercenaries funded by the Hellfire Club, later becoming anti-mutant cyborg groups.
Who worked on Midnight: X-Men #1?
The issue was written by Jonathan Hickman, with art by Matteo Della Fonte, colors by Arthur Hesli and letters by Cory Petit.