No Rules, Just Right: X-Men Head Down Under For ‘X-Men: Outback’ Throwback Miniseries

Back in the ’80s, the X-Men “died” but really moved over to Australia for the iconic Chris Claremont and Marc Silvestri “Outback era.” And now it’s (out)back with X-Men: Outback #1 from Marvel.

Written by Steve Orlando with art by Stephen Segovia, the latest throwback miniseries will also feature retro covers by Russell Dauterman.

“It’s a rare thing, something you logically don’t expect, to get the chance as a creator to work in the time period that made you love a comic, a team, or a character,” Orlando said via press release. “For me, picking up issues where I could at flea markets and spinner racks of the late ’80s and ’90s, the outback was the first place I met the X-Men on the page. And they all but leapt off it! The tension, the struggle to carve out a new life, the explosive personalities…and the NEW! It was such a bold era, enough to make me a fan for life. Now, to get to work in that time period with X-MEN: OUTBACK? That’s not even something the young me would’ve thought possible.”

In the series, we’ll find out why the X-Men moved to Australia, as well as how an old enemy discovered their “not dead” secret.

“We’ve got an incredible team with Stephen Segovia and Russell Dauterman—and we’re cooking up stories that celebrate and elevate the era,” Orlando continued. “And in its spirit, you’ll of course be seeing some familiar faces…but just the same—there’ll be all new threats, connections, and secret exes on the way!”

X-Men: Outback #1 hits stores on June 24, 2026. Check out the synopsis and cover by Russell Dauterman, below.

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?

X-MEN: OUTBACK #1 (OF 5)

Written by STEVE ORLANDO

Art by STEPHEN SEGOVIA

Cover by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN

On Sale 6/24

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