X-Men: Age of Revelation (2025) #0

by Jed McKay, Humberto Ramos (Artist), Ryan Stegman (Cover Art)

Every so often, a pivotal moment occurs that radically transforms the Marvel Universe, diverting its destiny towards strange timelines and dark futures. This October, in honor of the 30th anniversary of one of the greatest of those aforementioned sagas, Age of Apocalypse, behold the AGE OF REVELATION, a startling new X-Men event that sees the world reborn in the image of the heir to Doug Ramsey, A.K.A. Revelation. And this special prelude one-shot reveals how this Age came to be! X YEARS FROM TODAY the Revelation Territories stretch from the Atlantic to the Mississippi – a mutant utopia ruled by the heir of Apocalypse. But beneath the surface, rebellion brews. As a ragtag X-Men team strikes from the shadows, Revelation faces threats from within.

Genres: Comics, Marvel, X Men

Kindle Edition

Published July 16, 2025

Reviews

[Frédéric · Rating 3 out of 5]

A classic prelude – how did we get there? – with plenty of mysteries to unravel.
Not any more exciting than your average Marvel production, but reasonably well done, even if everything is summarized up far too quickly, with Ramos less exuberant than usual.

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

4

[Raymond Paquette · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I saw Doug Ramsey’s power I wondered how he would use it. Having the ability to tell anyone to do something is too tempting. Seeing the end of the world, again, is annoying but hopefully the story is exciting enough to hold everything together.

[Scratch · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hate the artwork. (Blegh. Humberto Ramos.)

But, I don't really mind this hypothetical future reality. Parts of it sound really nice. Mutants become more widespread because of a retrovirus? Philadelphia becomes a mutant city? There is some good stuff here. Shame we have to treat this like a dystopia.

[Andy Waldron · Rating 4 out of 5]

yessssss, yes!! MORE XORN!!!!!

[Myles Gerber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mediocre art but a REALLY cool story. This event seems awesome. Can’t wait to read more!

[Sam Ramirez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Initially I wasn’t interested in this new event, but this book changed my mind. Fantastic stuff, can’t wait to see more.

[Etienne · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pick my curiosity but in the end I won't continue with it. Is it just me that grew past it or the comic book world is hitting its lower point in years in the last one?

[Sam · Rating 2 out of 5]

this is looking like it's gonna be rly rly fun, this issue itself is just ok tho. very exposition-y

[Gioia · Rating 3 out of 5]

With the introduction of a ton of new x-men lore I’m really excited to start this series as it comes out!! However I am wondering if this will be implemented into any new films for marvel.

[Cristhian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, I’m in.

[Blue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay I love that

[Andja · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[luciddreamer99 · Rating 1 out of 5]

Unlike other reviewers, I actually like the art. lol I like McKay's writing, too, but I'm not sure I'm down for another story that ultimately doesn't affect current continuity and lacks a lasting impact. Maybe this crossover will surprise me, but after years of reading futuristic, apocalyptic comic books, I will remain cautiously cynical. I will say that comic books that have no bearing on continuity can still be well-told narratives, so there is hope. I am not overly impressed with this initial effort, though.
2nd read: I'm still not sold on Doug as a villain. I suppose it could unfold into a believable narrative, like the Beast in the Age of Krakoa, a transformation I did find organic. Maybe because Age of Revelation is a fast forward and we don't see Doug's development over years of stories. Read this issue if you are starting Age of Revelation, as it is relevant. Also, the Age of Revelation does have bearing on current continuity, though not every title is important in that regard.