The X‑Men saga pivots with Charles Xavier stepping into a new role framed as a mission rather than a title. In World of Revelation #1, a psychic message from Earth points to a decisive plan against the villain known as Revelation.
To carry the message across the galaxy, the mysterious figure dubbed The Messenger traverses the Martian expanse—Mars now called Arakko—looking for an unlikely ally who might tip the balance.
By the issue’s end, readers learn the Messenger is Xavier himself. Decades after leaving Earth, he remains formidable, pairing martial prowess with telepathic force to clear a path through Arakki resistance. He wears a hooded coat and a blue visor in a costumed appearance that marks his new identity.
The Messenger reaches Apocalypse’s palace, where the two debate how to counter Revelation—Doug Ramsey, Xavier’s former New Mutants student who now operates as Revelation. Apocalypse had named Doug as his heir in a separate arc, Heir of Apocalypse, and is unhappy with his rival’s progress and tactics.
The Age of Revelation story arc jumps forward ten years, setting the stage for a clash between Apocalypse and Revelation that could reshape mutantkind’s future. Some readers suspect the event is hinting at a split in canon, potentially giving the X‑Men a distinct pocket of reality within the broader Marvel multiverse. Regardless of the outcome, Xavier’s guiding influence appears central to what comes next for the team.
World of Revelation #1 is on shelves now from Marvel Comics.
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