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Earth X is back, better than ever! To accompany the release of the deluxe hardcover edition of Earth X, Alex Ross has painted a breathtaking new cover for its release. Earth X, Jim Krueger and Alex Ross’s tale of a grim, future Marvel Universe where all ordinary humans are given superpowers, is being released for the first time in a full color, all-encompassing hardcover.
The new Earth X hardcover captures the entire Earth X experience by including the entire twelve issues of the Earth X regular series, the #0 and #X bookends, the #1/2 issue, and the Epilogue. It will also contain tons of extras, including Alex Ross sketches of the Earth X characters.
Associate Editor of Special Projects Mark Beazley says, “Marvel is striving to put together the best possible HC collection of Earth X, pulling together materials from the Graphitti HC, Marvel’s TPB, and the Sketchbooks. Plus the story is presented in full color for the first time in HC along with the Earth X ½.”
The 592 page Earth X Hardcover (originally solicited at 528) will be released on August 31st and is sure to be the definitive edition of Alex Ross’s great series that explored the depths and heights of the Marvel Universe, from the roots of its humble beginnings to the peak of its ultimate potential.
JUN052052 Earth X HC $49.99 Retailers are advised to place their orders by 7/28 for an on-sale date of 8/31.
