X-Men: Outback (2026) #1

by Steve Orlando, Stephen Segovia (Artist), Russell Dauterman (Cover Art)

FROM THE AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK! Journey back to a time when the public believed Storm, Wolverine, Rogue, Colossus, Dazzler, Havok, Psylocke and Longshot were dead. But from the shadows, these X-Men protected humanity from their Australian headquarters! But why did the team choose the Outback as their home base? How did tensions between them almost tear the team apart? And which of their old enemies threatened to expose their secret? Steve Orlando and Stephen Segovia revisit a fan-favorite era in the mighty mutants' past!

Genres: Marvel, Comics

Kindle Edition

Published June 24, 2026

Reviews

[Nick LeBlanc · Rating 4 out of 5]

Feels like the X-Men comics I used to love, and not in a cheesy nostalgic way. Beautiful art, proper characterization, classic narrative style without being overwrought. Highly recommend.

Read as a single issue with the gorgeous Dauterman cover.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5, I like the premise a lit but would like some more slice of life elements from the story arch.

[Michael Mc · Rating 5 out of 5]

X-books have been suffering a little recently after the end of Krakoa but this was a great throwback, the art is excellent and I genuinely enjoy the old dynamics of certain relationships that hadn’t formed yet (Wolverines uncertainty before Betsy proves herself for example) Fantastic can’t wait for the rest!

[Cole Weathers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bright Spot In a Dull Year of X-Men

Really fun book, wish the current x-titles would take note. Love the characterization, emotional connections of the characters, and overall design of the book. Shame this isn’t an ongoing, but I’ll enjoy all five issues if they are similar to this first.

[Xaanua · Rating 3 out of 5]

x-Men outback 1: no sé si lo esperaba peor, que la historia no me ha parecido mala, en gran parte por el maravilloso arte. La historia con el apoyo del arte se hace entretenida. y ver a Logan causando estragos hasta resulta divertido

[Craig Mandeville · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. Really catches the tone of the original outback era. A team who aren’t quite sure of each other and what they are doing facing down dangers from their own kind and those who would harm them. Excited for issue 2.

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

unfortunately i don't know all that much about this era but storm looked hot as hell in this one so i'm happy

[Raymond Paquette · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember some of this era. It was a nice return to greatness.

[Carlos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting read

Beautiful art

I never knew the X-men and the adventures in Australia. Should be cool

Love this line up

[vk chompooming · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid entry to this mini-series. I think the artwork could b a little better, but overall 4 stars. I hope the next issue is better.

[Alyssa✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Storm is so wonderfully written in this issue.