Ahead of their new comic books out tomorrow, Marvel Comics has revealed fans will be able to vote for their X-Men team lineup. Announced in X-Men #16, the next X-Men team will be voted on in-story, but the power of the polls is actually in the hands of the fans.
X-Men Ballot Nominations* include:
- Banshee
- Polaris
- Forge
- Boom-Boom
- Tempo
- Cannonball
- Sunspot
- Strong Guy
- Marrow
- Armor
Fans can vote starting January 27th, tomorrow, until February 2nd. Vote here. Who knew when Cyclops said they were letting the people vote he actually meant X-Men fans!
Results will be revealed during the Hellfire Gala in Marvel comics this June. According to Marvel, there will be no funny business–the team will be determined by fan votes–and they ask you to share your votes on social media using the hashtag #XMenVote.
Marvel Insiders will have the opportunity to sign up for the Marvel Insider Drawn into X-Men Hellfire Gala Sweepstakes starting February 3 until February 14 for a chance to attend the Hellfire Gala itself by being drawn into a Marvel comic book! More information on this sweepstakes to follow.
For more on this news, read the official press release below.
New York, NY— January 26, 2021 — The first-ever X-Men election is here! Starting tomorrow until February 2, fans can vote at marvel.com/xmenvote to determine the final member of the first X-Men team of the Krakoan era – and one of the most iconic teams in the Marvel Universe.
As revealed in X-MEN #16, Cyclops and Jean Grey shared the need for a new X-Men team to protect the mutant nation of Krakoa and fight on mutantkind’s behalf. A number of nominations have been accepted since then…but the last member of the X-Men is now in YOUR hands!
X-Men Ballot Nominations* include:
- Banshee
- Polaris
- Forge
- Boom-Boom
- Tempo
- Cannonball
- Sunspot
- Strong Guy
- Marrow
- Armor
To make your selection, go to marvel.com/xmenvote. Each person can only cast a vote once, so make your decision carefully. It’s up to you to determine the future of the X-Men! Voting will be open from 12:00am EST, January 27, 2021, to 11:59pm EST, February 2, 2021. Marvel Insiders who participate in the X-Men election will also earn points to redeem for rewards!
Election results, along with the full X-Men team, will be unveiled during the Hellfire Gala in Marvel comics this June. The results will be completely determined by your votes, so share your vote and campaign for your favorite X-Men using #XMenVote, and stay tuned to Marvel.com and Marvel’s social channels for regular updates on the Krakoan polls.
Marvel Insiders will also be eligible to enter into the Marvel Insider Drawn into X-Men Hellfire Gala Sweepstakes** starting February 3 until February 14 for a chance to attend the Hellfire Gala itself by being drawn into a Marvel comic book! More information on how to enter will be provided in the coming days. Not a Marvel Insider? Sign up today!
* TEN NOMINATIONS BASED ON KRAKOAN REPRESENTATION. MEMBERS OF THE QUIET COUNCIL OF KRAKOA ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.
** NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. SWEEPSTAKES OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES 18 AND OLDER AND WHO ARE MEMBERS OF MARVEL INSIDER AT THE TIME OF ENTRY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. SWEEPSTAKES BEGINS AT 9:00 A.M. E.T. ON 2/3/2021 AND ENDS AT 11:59 P.M. E.T ON 2/14/2021. SEE WWW.MARVEL.COM/INSIDER/FAQ FOR MORE DETAILS.
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