Marvel Launches Jean Grey Series in November 2026

Marvel Comics is bringing Jean Grey back to Earth for a new solo series this fall, capitalizing on the character's recent cinematic debut and setting the stage for major changes in the X-Men's universe. The five-issue miniseries, titled Jean Grey, will launch on November 25, 2026, following the conclusion of the X-Men and Fantastic Four crossover event DNX.

The new series, written by current X-Men scribe Jed MacKay with art by Rogê Antônio, will directly follow the fallout of DNX. According to X-Men group editor Tom Brevoort, the effects of that crossover "will be relatively seismic," particularly in the story's Alaska setting where MacKay's X-Men operate. Jean Grey was previously sequestered in space in the Phoenix series, a move MacKay explained was necessary to balance his team book. "Now, post-DNX, we're going to see the X-Men in a position to need Jean Grey-and Jean Grey in a position to need the X-Men," MacKay stated. He noted that timing her return to align with heightened public interest in the character "just worked."

The comic book return coincides with Jean Grey's introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Actress Sadie Sink portrayed the character in the 2026...