Ahead of the December solicitations, Marvel Comics has revealed Madelyne Pryor aka the Goblin Queen is coming back in Hellions #18. Written by Zeb Wells with art by Stephen Segovia, Zé Carlos, Marvel is calling this the “final issue that will rock the very foundation of Krakoa and send shockwaves throughout mutantkind!” The news also ponders if Pryor will return as friend or foe.
“Hellions may be coming to an end, but our team of outcasts are gonna leave their mark on the way out the door,” Wells promises. “This includes bringing back one of my favorite characters, Madelyne Pryor! And take it from me, this is only the beginning for our Queen…”
So what’s Hellions #18 about?
Orphan-Maker has committed a horrible crime. As he faces the ultimate penalty, the cracks in the team are on full display. Secrets, betrayals, alliances and loss all come to the surface as the fallout of Orphan-Maker’s actions threatens to end all the Hellions have worked toward!
Check out covers by Peach Momoko, Philip Tan, and Segovia below.
For more on this news, read the official Marvel press release below.
New York, NY— September 14, 2021 — One of the most buzzed about X-Men titles on stands today, Zeb Well and Stephen Segovia’s HELLIONS has delivered a dramatic and action-packed examination of mutantkind’s most dangerous mutants. This December, this unpredictable saga will come to an end in a final issue that will rock the very foundation of Krakoa and send shockwaves throughout mutantkind!
Orphan-Maker has committed a horrible crime. As he faces the ultimate penalty, the cracks in the team are on full display. Secrets, betrayals, alliances and loss all come to the surface as the fallout of Orphan-Maker’s actions threatens to end all the Hellions have worked toward!
Plus, a final decision is made regarding one of the most troublesome figures in mutant history: Madelyne Pryor AKA THE GOBLIN QUEEN. Fierce X-Men ally turned vengeful X-Men villain, the controversial clone of Jean Grey and ex-wife to Cyclops has served many roles over the years. Will Maddie return as a friend or foe?
“Hellions may be coming to an end, but our team of outcasts are gonna leave their mark on the way out the door,” Wells promises. “This includes bringing back one of my favorite characters, Madelyne Pryor! And take it from me, this is only the beginning for our Queen…”
Don’t mis the final issue of HELLIONS this December! For more information, visit Marvel.com.
HELLIONS #18
Written by ZEB WELLS
Art by ZÉ CARLOS & STEPHEN SEGOVIA
Cover by STEPHEN SEGOVIA
Variant Cover by PEACH MOMOKO
Variant Cover by PHILIP TAN

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